With bills rising across the country millions of UK consumers are looking to reduce the costs associated with their energy supplies by switching their provider, it has been revealed. According to figures compiled by the industry watchdog Ofgem, last year…
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Taking on a debt consolidation loan can make sense for people with credit deals in place with a number of different lenders, according to one expert. David Kuo, head of personal finance at Fool.co.uk, cited his own company’s research to…
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The cost of borrowing money in the UK has been steadily increasing in recent weeks despite the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate of interest, it has been claimed. According to data from MoneyExpert, the typical interest…
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Homeowners around the UK look set to face increased debt management problems in months to come as they look to secure a new mortgage deal, it has been claimed. Around 1.4 million fixed-rate mortgage arrangements are expected to expire this…
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British consumers who are dealing with debt management problems are likely to have a difficult year financially during 2008, it has been suggested. According to Callcredit, the rises in the cost of living and the reduction in the typical scale…
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Banking groups operating in the UK have committed to a new code of conduct that is designed to give consumers a higher standard of service. The code was established by the Financial Services Authority, the Office of Fair Trading and…
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More and more British consumers are using credit card debt to fund their everyday activities, according to a new study. Figures compiled by Fool.co.uk have shown that fewer people in the UK now carry cash and an increasingly large proportion…
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A majority of adults around the UK are cutting back on the amounts of money they spend on a monthly basis, according to recent research. With millions of British households already struggling to deal with their debt management difficulties, close…
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