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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The sums of money being spent on honeymoon get-aways by newly-weds from around the UK have increased dramatically in recent years, according to a recent study. Figures collected on behalf of esure have shown that the typical recently-married British couple…
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British financial services firms are likely to demand a deposit from anyone looking to take on a mortgage as trends of recent years are reversed, it has been claimed. According to the mortgage broker John Chacol, the loan-to-value rates of…
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British consumers have become less confident about spending their own cash in recent months, new research from Legal & General (L&G) has suggested. According to the study of the UK’s spending mood, the number of people around the country who…
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The confidence of the typical UK consumer to take on more credit has been falling in recent months and looks set to continue in the same vein, according to CreditExpert. More and more homeowners around the country are deciding not…
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Thousands of people around the country are preparing to add to debt management issues by funding their wedding ceremony through credit, it has been suggested. According to a report from Sainsbury’s Bank there are likely to be close to 125,000…
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Many of the high street banks around the UK are backing down over the issue of unauthorised current account overdraft rates, according to one financial comparison firm. Research by MoneyExpert.com has established that the average rate charged for this particular…
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A warning has been issued over the potential costs that can be incurred over the course of an internet service contract. According to Moneysupermarket.com, many consumers are unaware that they are liable to being charged considerable sums if they fail…
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