May 2008

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Government to help out poor with utility bills

The government has put forward new proposals to help those struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills and prevent them getting into debt.<...

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UK workers 'will retire on less than minimum wage'

Thousands of UK workers will be living on an income equivalent to less than the national minimum wage when they retire, according to new research from...

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Brits rely on inheritance to achieve financial goals

Thousands of Brits are relying on inheritance from elderly relatives to achieve their financial goals, according to new research from Engage Mutual.

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Inflation 'to go up with rising fuel'

Rising fuel costs are expected to push up inflation over the coming year, putting further pressure on families already feeling the pinch of higher pri...

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'Rip-off' hotline numbers revealed

Organisations that may encourage debt by forcing consumers to call high-charging customer service or technical support lines have been named and shame...

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Efficient drivers 'could make savings'

Drivers who are looking for ways to cut costs and even reduce their level of debt may be interested in reading tips from swiftcover.com about driving ...

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'One-in-three prefers overdraft charge'

As the debate about bank overdraft charges and their relationship to consumer debt continues, new research from MoneyExpert.com reveals that 30 per ce...

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Most expensive non-London business areas named

Businesses in the commuter town of Milton Keynes have been ranked as the most expensive to run outside the capital, a survey says.Alliance &...

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Card users prefer '0 per cent option'

People with credit card debt value the zero per cent transfer balance deals available with some cards above all other features, research shows.

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'Fewer households switching in face of credit crunch'

The number of people choosing to switch their household and financial products over the past year has fallen amid concerns about the effects of the re...

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Personal finance disputes revealed

The number of personal finance disputes handled by the ombudsman rose by 30 per cent over the past year, new figures show.According to the l...

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'Some £23bn to be spent on used cars'

British drivers are planning to spend an estimated £22.76 billion over the six months to the end of August 2008 on second-hand cars, a new study ...

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Rogue traders 'combated in new scheme'

Rogue traders are the target of a new scheme that aims to provide better protection for consumers.Under the new Consumer Protection Regulati...

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'£4bn per year spent on digital TV'

British consumers are now spending more than £4 billion a year on digital television and almost nine out of ten UK homes have now 'gone digital'....

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Remember to haggle, car buyers advised

Brits preparing to invest in a used motor have been advised to haggle over the asking price.Consumers can save an average of £1,468 on ...

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