The health of over ten million people in Britain is being put at risk by the rising cost of living, it has been claimed. Spiralling inflation, debt, and basic living costs have meant that the public cannot afford to look…
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Around a third of people who plan to buy a new car would get into debt to fund it, a new survey has revealed. The Sainsbury’s Finance Car Buying Index found that 27 per cent of motorists intending to upgrade…
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A money information website has urged people to shop around for car finance. Moneyfacts has said those looking for new 58 plate vehicles – available from next week – have a number of loans with varying rates of interest to…
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Over three million workers in Britain are worried about keeping their job over the next year, according to research released by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The research, undertaken by YouGov, suggests redundancy may hit many employees – who may…
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British consumers are urged to look at their income and outgoings after it was revealed that the average disposable income has decreased for the first time since 1997. A study released by uSwitch has found the average disposable income now…
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A new survey has found the average sum of debt owed by British consumers has risen. The average UK resident now has debts of £9,090 – an eight per cent rise since April last year, according to Bankruptcy Help and…
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University fees and the rise in the number of people going on to higher education are causing parents to worry about debt, an investment company has said. Anna Sofat, director of Addidi Wealth, said around the top 30 per cent…
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People who are considering taking out a loan may be risking debt management issues due to interest rate rises over the past two years. Comparison service uSwitch found best buy unsecured personal loans for £8,000 over four years are currently…
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