CMA to examine UK energy market
Industry regulator Ofgem has taken the bold step of referring the UK energy market for a full competition review to the Competition and Markets Author…
Rising inequality among ‘rich and poor’
New figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed a rising level of inequality between those individuals deemed the rich…
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Individuals ‘underestimate retirement needs’
A significant proportion of over-40s in the UK may have underestimated the amount they need to live comfortably during retirement.
Research from Av…
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Debt growth ‘fuelled by social spending’
New research has highlighted the extent to which many individuals are building up significant levels of debt as a result of social spending.
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Students and parents ‘unaware of true costs of higher education’
New figures from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) have highlighted the considerable levels of debt families are being faced with when chi…
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Poverty ‘a massive issue’ for 18m Brits
A new report has highlighted the growing number of Britons who have a standard of living that falls well below that which would be expected in one of …
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Unexpected bills ’cause havoc for stretched budgets’
Citizens Advice has welcomed the announcement that energy companies that fail to provide timely and appropriate billing to their customers will face s…
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Two-thirds of Brits fear retirement shortfall
Having the ability to fund a comfortable retirement is something everyone wants to be able to achieve throughout their working life, but in many cases…
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