Debts of British households have reached unprecedented levels after hitting the £1.5 trillion mark for the first time.
The average British adult now owes almost £30,000, which when multiplied by the 51 million adults in Britain, equates to a collective debt of around £1.5 trilli…
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The number of UK houses that sold for £1 million or more in the first half of 2016 increased by 12 per cent, compared with the first six months of 2015.
According to Lloyds Bank, 6,683 homes changed hands for at least seven figures between January and the end of June; that’s 737 more …
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Changes to bankruptcy rules have sparked a boom in the number of people declaring themselves bankrupt, government figures suggest.
Some 24,251 people were declared insolvent throughout July, August and September in England and Wales, according to new figures from the Insolvency Service, which cov…
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One in ten of us have been hit by credit or debit card fraud in the past year at a total cost of more than £2 billion, recent research suggests.
With everything from banking to bus timetables moving online, the opportunity for cyber criminals to obtain and exploit sensitive information has …
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Latest figures released as part of the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor have indicated that the increase in activity caused by Black Friday provided a bo…
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One of the most recognisable names in personal finance in Wales has appointed a new chief executive.
Nemo Personal Finance is part of the Principal…
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It’s nice to be told you’re doing a good job.Â
Below is a letter from a ClearDebt client who has successfully completed an IVA. Â They are now debt free and are full of praise for the service they received not just at the beginning, but for the duration and conclusion of their IVA.
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Howard Archer, chief UK and European economist for Global Insight, believes that Britons are to have limited spending power over the next year. “This is due to the major headwinds that consumers face – higher interest rates, elevated utility bills,…
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