Families that are struggling to meet their everyday living costs are being urged to tell their story as part of an effort to highlight the extent of child poverty in the UK. The government has pledged to reduce child poverty…
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Borrowers across Britain have been let down by the Bank of England’s decision to maintain the base rate of interest at five per cent, it has been claimed. Price comparison firm Fool.co.uk has suggested that the bank’s choice to hold…
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Homeowners who are struggling with debt management concerns have been warned about some of the potential pitfalls associated with sale and rent back schemes. The price comparison firm Fool.co.uk has suggested that more than a quarter of British homeowners believe…
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The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is hoping for reductions in the base rate of interest. According to the organisation, when it comes to setting interest rates, the Bank of England should act in a way that does not…
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A personal finance expert has fired a dire warning over the future for consumers as the economic downturn continues. David Kuo, head of personal finance at the price comparison firm Fool.co.uk, has suggested that a recession is on the way…
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The Citizens Advice charity has welcomed the government’s plan to offer consumers across the country access to a generic financial advice service. According to the organisation that helps thousands of people ease their debt management woes each week in the…
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The level of remortgaging activity in the UK a considerable slide over the course of May this year, new data has demonstrated. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), the number of loans approved for house purchase increased by…
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Banking groups in the UK are not keeping their customers happy, according to a recent study. Figures compiled by YouGov on behalf of the Hartford Life company have shown that fewer than one in five Britons rate the service they…
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