The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called for more to be done to protect the many thousands of British families who are at risk of losing their home. Serious debt management difficulties have seen a rise in the number of people…
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More and more British homeowners are turning to fixed-rate mortgage deals when they reach the end of a particular arrangement, it has been suggested. According to figures from John Charcol, just over half (52 per cent) of all people who…
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Confidence levels among British consumers are on the slide, according to the latest figures from the Nationwide Building Society. Rising living costs, including those associated with food prices and fuel bills, have been partly blamed for the fall in confidence…
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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a new internet-based advisory service that aims to offer worthwhile help to the millions of people who are struggling to cope with their mortgage-related debt management problems. Information about how to establish a…
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The rate of growth of money lending to individuals in the UK has been slowing for the past few months, according to the latest data from the Bank of England. During the past 12 months, Britons increased their overall debt…
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The 100 per cent mortgage deals that had been on offer until recently represented a good way for some people to get a foot on the housing ladder, according to one expert. Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at Moneysupermarket.com, has…
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The household bills being paid by consumers around the UK have been soaring in scale in recent months and years, according to reports. As millions of people try to find a solution to their debt management problems, figures from Citizens…
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The Bank of England has been tipped by a string of economic experts to wait for another month at least before reducing the base rate of interest. People looking to become debt free could be hoping for a cut in…
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