British charity Family Action has called on energy companies to help vulnerable families from falling into debt by passing on more of their profits. Chief executive of the trust Helen Dent noted that the organisation is continuously hearing from low-income…
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Britons may find themselves more susceptible to debt as a result of the rising costs related to running cars, it has been revealed. According to Sainsbury’s Finance, the annual expense of keeping a vehicle on the road has risen again,…
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The prevalence of debt denial in the UK is a growing problem and one that needs to be addressed. This is the opinion of David Rodgers, managing director of the Debt Advice Foundation – a charity dedicated to the prevention…
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Those in the east Midlands considering planning for their retirements are to be assisted by The Nottingham building society, which is providing educational seminars to help people tackle financial challenges. Two events are to be held between November 11th and…
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Many families risk falling into debt as a result of neglecting to save, new research has revealed. According to findings from a study by Abbey Savings, 20 per cent of parents with young children have no more than £1,000 to…
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Many Britons are neglecting to take out travel insurance policies because they cannot afford it, new research has revealed. According to the study conducted by Sainsbury’s Finance, 1.9 million people – or 17 per cent – have admitted to not…
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Britons have been warned that they must clear their debts amassed over the Christmas period as interest rates look set to increase. However, research from moneysupermarket.com has found that 31 per cent do not intend to pay the balance of…
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A growing number of people are concerned about debt, according to new figures. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) conducted a poll that found 15 per cent of people say this area is their biggest worry at the moment, an increase…
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