RDR impact ‘continues to be felt’
More people are turning to their parents when it comes to better understanding money issues.
Research published by NFU Mutual has revealed a signif…
Shock mobile phone bills drive consumers into debt
A large amount of mobile phone users are being driven into debt by unexpectedly-high bills.
Figures released by Citizens Advice revealed last year,…
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FCA to impose interest rate cap on payday lenders
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will impose a cap on the amount of interest payday lenders can charge.
In addition, the new …
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FCA urged to impose 1950s-style credit restrictions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been urged to impose credit controls in an attempt to stem the current tide of debt.
Speaking to the Guar…
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Half of British families are dependent on two incomes
Half of British parents with children under the age of 18 are reliant on two incomes to maintain their standard of living.
A study by Post Office L…
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1 in 8 will miss a bill payment next month
One in eight people will miss a scheduled bill payment over the next four weeks.
This is according to comparison site MoneySuperMarket, which has r…
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Consumer confidence in UK continues strong growth
Consumer confidence in the UK continued its strong growth in January.
This is according to Lloyds Bank, which has released its Spending Power Repor…
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Britons taking ‘increasingly sensible’ approach to finances
Britons are saving an average of £89 a month as they seek to adopt a sensible approach to their finances.
NS&I's latest Quarter…
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