British consumers have become less confident about spending their own cash in recent months, new research from Legal & General (L&G) has suggested. According to the study of the UK’s spending mood, the number of people around the country who…
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The confidence of the typical UK consumer to take on more credit has been falling in recent months and looks set to continue in the same vein, according to CreditExpert. More and more homeowners around the country are deciding not…
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Thousands of people around the country are preparing to add to debt management issues by funding their wedding ceremony through credit, it has been suggested. According to a report from Sainsbury’s Bank there are likely to be close to 125,000…
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Many of the high street banks around the UK are backing down over the issue of unauthorised current account overdraft rates, according to one financial comparison firm. Research by MoneyExpert.com has established that the average rate charged for this particular…
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A warning has been issued over the potential costs that can be incurred over the course of an internet service contract. According to Moneysupermarket.com, many consumers are unaware that they are liable to being charged considerable sums if they fail…
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The debts accumulated by young adults around the UK are proving to be a major drain on the savings set aside by their parents, according to recent research. According to a study by Scottish Widows, most British parents with adult…
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Rises in the rate of inflation across the country are prompting many people to take on more debt, it has been claimed. According to Chris Tapp, director of the Credit Action charity, consumers are being obliged to spend more on…
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Young homebuyers in the UK are being stretched to the absolute limits of their financial capacity, it has been suggested. Many homebuyers struggle with debt management issues and these problems are particularly acute for first-time property buyers, according to Louise…
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