Thousands of British adults are expected to take on a loan over the coming 12 months in order to fund their ambitions of gaining a new qualification, according to a recent report. Figures compiled by ICM Research on behalf of…
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The Bank of England looks very likely to maintain the base rate of interest in the UK at its current level of 5.75 per cent, one expert has asserted. Ahead of the bank’s decision on Thursday September 6th, Howard Archer,…
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British consumers who are already using their overdraft banking facility have been warned to pay attention to their spending or face further debt management difficulties. According to MoneyExpert.com, the average charged levied by British banks when their customers go over…
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As parents ready their children for a return to school, a recent study has suggested that many British consumers have resolved to reorganise their financial situation. Research carried out online by Lloyds TSB shows that almost a third of UK…
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As debt management difficulties increases for consumers around the country, new research has shown that money-related problems are the single biggest cause for concern for 3.4 million Britons. In an effort to avoid more serious financial problems, close to 12…
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The majority of British consumers would consider entering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) as a way to resolve their debt management problems, according to recent research. Figures compiled by YouGov on behalf of moneysupermarket.com show that more than half of…
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Consumers facing debt management difficulties can help themselves to get out of trouble by seeking appropriate advice sooner rather than later, one expert has asserted. James Ketchell, a spokesperson for the Consumer Credit Couselling Service (CCCS), insists that anyone facing…
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Costs associated with sending children to school are putting a significant financial burden on parents around the UK, according to a recent study carried out by Citizens Advice. As debt management problems increase for households nationwide, the charity reports that…
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