The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has suggested that young British homeowners are facing serious debt management difficulties as they attempt to maintain control of their finances. Figures from the charity organisation show that debt levels among British consumers aged…
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Debt collection companies in the UK took on three-times more debt last year than was the case six years ago, according to reports. Figures from the Credit Services Association (CSA) show that around £21 billion worth of debt has been…
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Calls made to broadband internet technical support helplines are costing British consumers millions of pounds each year, according to recent research. Figures compiled by uSwitch.com suggest that these phonelines now account for £31 million spent by UK consumers each year…
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Users of credit and debit cards have been warned that they could add to their debt management difficulties by spending money while on holiday. Research by uSwitch.com suggests that British holidaymakers could be charged a total of around £759 million…
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As millions of British consumers continue to deal with debt management problems, new research has shown that entertaining children during the school holidays can be a costly business. Figures from Sainsbury’s Bank show that British parents typically plan to spend…
The UK’s payment association Apacs has launched a new guide aimed at encouraging British consumers to protect their personal identification number (pin). Apacs suggests that letting a criminal know your pin code could mean losing money and for those struggling…
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Five rises in the base rate of interest since August of last year have begun to impact the spending habits of UK consumers, according to one analyst reflecting on the latest inflation data. Mark Baker from Alliance & Leicester suggests…
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Around 18.3 million British consumers borrow money and head into the red in order to fund their summer holidays, according to recent research. Figures from MoneyExpert.com show that almost one in five British holidaymakers face debt management difficulties as a…
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