- Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 14:12
- Household Finances, Personal Finance
As students head off to university in their droves, Direct Line is urging them to spare a thought for their belongings, as halls of residence and flats can be an easy target for crime.
Research by the
insurer has revealed that the most common items stolen are those which are easily portable, such as laptops, ...
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- Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 14:01
- Featured, Household Finances
Over a third of
broadband users cite connection reliability as the most important aspect of their service, according to a new survey of 4,000 broadband customers, conducted by Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
The survey looked at what is most important to broadband users and also what aspects cause the most dissatisfaction and drive them ...
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- Monday, September 28, 2009, 13:34
- Featured, Household Finances, Mortgages
New figures from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) suggest that the
residential rental market is beginning to stabilise, with property oversupply decreasing across the UK and the number of new tenancies increasing.
The findings come from the latest ARLA survey of its members, which reveals that the historical decline in ...
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- Friday, September 25, 2009, 12:30
- Energy, Featured, Household Finances
After a turbulent time in the
energy market, it seems that consumers have benefited from decreased prices overall. According to uSwitch.com, the average online
household bill has fallen below £1,000 for the first time this year.
Suppliers have recently been under pressure to cut their charges in response to lower wholesale prices. ScottishPower is ...
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- Thursday, September 24, 2009, 16:55
- Featured, Household Finances
Sainsbury's Finance is urging dog owners to ensure their pets avoid catching sticks and swimming in ponds if they want to avoid injuries, illness and hefty vet's bills.
New analysis of Sainsbury's Pet
Insurance claims data indicates that our four legged friends' favourite pastime could be fraught with danger. The Bank is warning dog owners ...
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- Thursday, September 24, 2009, 16:32
- Debt Management, Household Finances
Millions of Brits are waking up to another day of
struggling to meet the cost of essential bills, according to new research from protection provider Bright Grey.
The report suggests that 12 million Brits are struggling, with 39% (bringing the total to 18.8 million) admitting that they would be in trouble if they had to find just £50 extra each month.
According to the findings of ...
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- Thursday, September 24, 2009, 16:32
- Household Finances
HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new service to allow concerned members of the public to use the internet to report any individuals or businesses that you believe may be evading their tax.
The service (located at www.hmrc.gov.uk/tax-evasion) is part of an effort by the HMRC to clamp down on those who try to cheat the system through evading taxes, diverting money away from the ...
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- Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 15:52
- Debt Management, Household Finances
The Government has launched a new Pay and Work Rights helpline, which it is hoped will benefit workers and employers across the UK.
Anyone working in the UK can now call 0800 917 2368 to receive free advice on issues such as National Minimum Wage, working hour limits, employment agencies, Agricultural Minimum Wage, or working for a gangmaster.
Commenting on the launch, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber ...
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- Monday, September 21, 2009, 15:28
- Household Finances
Two thirds (69%) of British adults have no idea how much the contents of their wardrobes are worth, leaving them at risk of under-insurance, according to new research from
insurance provider Hiscox.
As London Fashion Week begins, the ‘Fashionable Finances' study reveals the average Brit spends almost £1,000 a year on their wardrobe. But for many, this figure is much higher with as many as ...
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New research from
Abbey Student Accounts has revealed that students provided nearly 7 million hours of unpaid work experience during their summer break, which was worth over £260 million to the UK economy. However, this may leave many students
taking a financial hit as a result.
The report argues that the current economic climate ...
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