Rising debt and the cost of living has meant fewer people are going to see live football matches, according to a new report. A survey by Virgin Money found that 26 per cent of fans will cut back on the…
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Over five million households are facing the prospect of fuel poverty, according to new research. The report, entitled Energy Prices and Debt, claims that 5.7 million homes will be spending at least 10 per cent of income on energy bills…
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Worry about debt and the credit crunch could lead to long-term health implications for the British public, according to a new report. Research from Friends Provident and the Blood Pressure Association (BPA) has shown that approximately 29 million people feel…
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Less people are buying new cars in a bid to avoid debt, it has been claimed. New research from YouGov and comparethemarket.com has revealed that 13 per cent of UK drivers stated they will not purchase a new vehicle this…
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A potential UK recession will not be as bad as previous ones suffered by the country, a finance expert has claimed. Global Insight’s chief European and UK economist Howard Archer said that he expected the next recession to be mild.…
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Millions of those with credit card debt could take longer to pay it back, a new survey has claimed. uSwitch has found that the average balance of £1,384 could take 31 years to be repaid due to a drop in…
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The current economic climate has meant people are trying to avoid spending a large amount of money, a new report suggests. The Nationwide consumer confidence index for August has claimed that the public is pessimistic about making big purchases such…
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Newlyweds could quickly get into debt after getting married, as they often don’t consider the costs of setting up a home, a loan company has found. AA Personal Loans reported that while 87 per cent of couples pay off the…
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