Spending power for the average consumer has taken a hit over the past year, falling by almost £100 since last April.
According to new figures…
Continue reading the "Weak income growth puts pressure on consumers" »
Many experts have warned about the dangers of building up unpayable debt levels through the use of high-interest payday loans. But the majority of Bri…
Continue reading the "Payday loans ‘used for essentials’" »
People facing major financial problems such as serious debt should take practical steps to address their situation, rather than stressing about it.
…
Continue reading the "Financial problems ‘need practical response’" »
Poorer people have been hit disproportionately hard by rising prices, according to a Trades Union Congress (TUC) study.
This found that while the h…
Continue reading the "Poorer people ‘suffering most from rising prices’" »
The number of households and individuals facing extreme difficulty in meeting their bills has risen significantly in the last few months.
…
Continue reading the "Bill problems ‘hit a million more people’" »
The number of personal insolvencies may have fallen, but it could soon rise now the UK is back in recession.
Insolvency Service figures f…
Continue reading the "Insolvency figures ‘to get worse’" »
With the UK now officially back in recession, it may comes as no surprise that many consumers are even more concerned about the state of their persona…
Continue reading the "Double-dip ‘increases money worries’" »
Nearly £60 billion of UK consumer debt is being chased by UK debt collection agencies, a new report has revealed.
Data supplied by the Credit…
Continue reading the "Debt collection agencies ‘chasing nearly £60 billion’" »