Figures from Picture Financial also demonstrate that the lack of action does not there as around eight million Britons take steps to organise their money only once a year or even less often. Additionally, the recent study suggests that around…
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In the wake of the release of figures from the Office of National Statistics showing that Welsh unemployment is on the increase, Ms Willot has called for more action from the government to tackle personal debt problems nationwide. To make…
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Consumer campaign publication Which? claims that despite the recent court case victory for Lloyds TSB in a dispute regarding overdraft charges, contesting banks over these kinds of issues remains a worthwhile pursuit. Indeed, Which? insists that the ruling made at…
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Figures from Prudential show that around 3.4 million UK consumers have put themselves into debt after splashing the cash before it has entered their accounts and that these arrears collectively amount to almost £2.5 billion over the course of the…
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Figures from Virgin Money suggest that close to 16 per cent of fans whose team play in the Premiership cannot afford the price of a season ticket and the number of supporters being priced out in all divisions is rising.…
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Mr Bowerman suggests that searching out the most suitable credit card deal available could save consumers money and help them avoid the need for a debt solution. With the number of people opting to enter into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement…
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Figures from the life assistance firm CPP show that around 28 per cent of credit card holders now use plastic to pay for basic expenditures such as food and refilling their petrol tanks. In addition, as amounts of credit card…
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Vicky Redwood, a UK economist with Capital Economics, told Channel 4 that the most recent rise in the base rate of interest will significantly impact British consumers, many of whom are already spending a large percentage of their incomes of…
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