Levels of mortgage lending around the UK have been weakened in recent months, the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) has made clear. According to data complied by the organisaiton, the various pressures on household finances that have been increasing in recent…
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The pressures of dealing with a heavy debt management burden can lead to a vicious cycle of unwelcome problems, it has been suggested. A spokesperson for a Citizens Advice bureaux (CAB) in East Cambridgeshire has indicated their concern that debt…
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Pawnbrokers have seen record levels of trade in recent months as consumers struggle to become debt free, according to reports. Households are being hit by rising energy bills and a tightening of credit agreements, with many people resorting to selling…
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The days of frivolous spending that have marked the past decade across Britain are coming to an end, according to the assessment of one personal finance expert. Millions of people are already struggling with their respective debt management burdens, but…
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Consumers in the UK need to become more selfish if they are to shield themselves from the potential economic fallout expected by many observers over the course of this year, it has been claimed. David Kuo, head of personal finance…
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British consumers have been warned to make sure that they fully understand the details of a mobile phone service contract before they enter into it. According to Consumer Direct, around 15 per cent of people who complain about their mobile…
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The average British consumer faces debt management concerns of one form or another until they reach the age of 50, according to recent research. A typical British women becomes debt free at the age of 42, while for men this…
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Borrowers around the country have been advised that understanding their credit reports is an essential aspect of debt management. Callcredit has asserted that by familiarising themselves with their credit reports, UK consumers are able to take control of their own…
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