| Latest press releases in Economy |
Tax Rises Said To Be Having Impact On Britons
Consumers are increasingly struggling with taxes, it has been claimed.
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Summer Demand for Replacement Birth Certificates Means New Staff for UK Certificates
The seasonal trend for sun seekers requiring replacement birth certificates for passport applications has been met through UK Certificates newly enhanced customer service team. |
Lending Remains Stifled In March Says CML
Mortgage lending figures remained subdued in March, according to new figures fron the Council of Mortgage Lenders... |
Bling Brits Advised To Consider Insurance
With the nation’s wrists, fingers, necks and ears gleaming with jewellery, consumers have been advised to make sure that having bling does not blind them from protecting such possessions. |
Triple Diamond Energy Corp. Commences Funding the Triple Diamond Energy No. 2 Joint Venture
Triple Diamond Energy Corp., a Texas-based independent oil and gas drilling company, is currently in talks with investors to fund the No. 2 Joint Venture drilling project.
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Great Depression Affecting Mental Wellbeing Says Study
New research from mental health charity Mind has suggested that concerns about debt are having a significant negative effect on people’s personal wellbeing. |
uSwitch Reports Further Utility Bill Rises For Homeowners
Despite Britain’s six largest energy suppliers increasing the cost of their tariffs only a few months ago, consumers could be set to find themselves coming under further financial pressures, it has been suggested. |
Drivers Urged To Check Motor Insurance Small Print
It is important for motorists to be fully aware of the terms and conditions of their motor insurance policies, it has been suggested. |
MPC Keeps Interest Rates Same
The base rate of interest has been left unchanged, it has been announced. |
Mortgage Possessions On The Rise Says MoJ
New statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have shown that mortgage possession claims in county courts throughout the UK have risen by 16 per cent compared with last year. |
Drivers Advised To Be Frugal With Fuel Finances
In the face of volatility in the financial markets and the continued impact of the credit crunch, it is important for motorists to take steps in reducing pressures on their spending. |
Study Says Debt Still Taboo Among Britons
According to a report published by advisory service provider Saga, debt levels are one of the least commonly discussed areas of personal finance among Britons.
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Consumers Urged To Ensure Adequate Home Insurance
Despite many thoughts to the contrary, home contents insurance should be a crucial consideration for homeowners, a new study shows. |
Expert Says Credit Card Firms Can Only Lend So Much
Commenting on recent research suggesting that 18,000 people are refused credit daily, a spokesperson for financial advice resource Fool has said that there are limits on the amount that banks can loan in a tightened economic environment. |
Number of Orlando Businesses For Sale Grows: Economy Increases Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Six new Orlando businesses for sale listed by Crowne Atlantic Properties mean big opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. |
Holiday Spending Will Be Less This Year Research Shows
Although many Brits are still set to enjoy some fun in this sun this year, spending on their holiday might not be as fervent, a new study shows. |
Rise Identified In Insolvency Figures
The number of insolvencies applied for by British consumers is increasing, according to new figures. |
Credit Card Debtors Warned Of Tough Times Ahead
Consumers who have numerous debts on credit cards may find that their financial situation takes a turn for the worse in the coming months as lenders tighten the screws. |
Expert States Garden Improvements Can Add To Property Values
A well-maintained and feature-filled garden can add more than just a splash of nature to a home, it has been suggested. |
New Study Shows Drop In Consumer Confidence
Britain’s financial optimism has plummeted, according to a recent set of figures. |
Young People Warned About Debt Risks
Many young Brits are putting their financial futures at risk by trying to fund a fashionable lifestyle that is beyond the reach of their wallets, it has been claimed. |
Tree Planters Warned Of Subsidence Risk
Now that spring has firmly arrived, one personal finance provider is warning gardeners to think carefully before making major changes in the garden near to their house. |
Entertaining Kids Shown To Put Spending Strains On Parents
Parents should make sure that the cost of keeping their children happy does not leave them crying when it comes to managing their money. |
AEX Small Business Loans Report Describes How to Avoid Working Capital Management Malpractice
AEX Commercial Financing Group has published a Small Business Loans Report describing key factors which have a significant malpractice potential for commercial real estate loans and business financing. |
Rise Recorded In Personal Loan Costs
Consumers are finding that numerous avenues of borrowing are becoming increasingly expensive, new research shows. |
Families Called Upon To Provide Deposits
Those attempting to purchase their first home are increasingly looking to their family to help stump up the initial deposit needed, it has been claimed. |
Drivers Urged To Avoid Paying Over The Odds For Insurance
As the days become longer and warmer temperatures arrive it may be perhaps unsurprising that some motorists want to feel the wind blowing in their faces while out on the road. |
Homeowners Shown To Have Slack Attitude To Security
A significant number of Britons may find that being the victim of a burglary is just the start of the strains which they come under. |
Esure Reminds Amateur Cooks Of Need For Insurance
While attempting to cook up a spectacular dish, people are advised against also landing their finances in hot water. |
Debt Repayment Stays In The Family
The tradition of children borrowing from parents to cover costs such as mortgage deposits and paying off loan debts is starting to see a role reversal, with many parents now turning to their grown-up kids for loans in order to ensure financial security. |
Mortgage Loan Approvals Fall By Half
With widespread concerns over the stability of the housing market escalating in recent months, new statistics have shown that approval rates for mortgage loans fell by 50 per cent during March 2008. |
Entropy Resources S.A. – Termination of Joint Venture With TransAfrican Minerals Limited
The reason of the termination is the fact that TransAfrican Minerals has failed to honor the financial and exploration commitments assumed with Entropy in due time. |
Summer Hols Sacrosanct for Struggling Families
Despite widespread concerns about the stability of the housing markets and widespread belt-tightening in the face of a gloomy financial environment, cash-strapped families are still reluctant to give up their summer holidays in order to save money. |
Broadband Users Advised To Consider Costs Of Their Contract
Although it may not be the most exciting thing to do, it is important for broadband users to take the time to check the small print to their contract.
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Bad Credit Loan Applications Increase
Bad credit loans specialist CrazyCredit reports a dramatic increase in the number of loan applications since the beginning of the year. |
Report Shows Millions Of Brits Plunged Into Fuel Debt
A newly-published study has shown that as many as 6.8 million Britons are indebted to their energy suppliers, with the recent price hikes enacted by all major providers likely to further exacerbate the financial strain of running a home. |
Homeserve Reveals Financial Strain Lack Of Insurance Can Bring
With living costs rising at record rates, consumers should make sure that a lack of adequate insurance does not mean that the expense of repairing a broken-down boiler or fixing a fridge puts additional strain on their finances, it has been suggested.
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Study Says Britons Racking Up Debt To Maintain Social Standing
Millions of Britons are putting themselves at risk of financial difficulty in an effort to maintain middle class spending habits, a moneysupermarket study has suggested. |
Romantic Breaks Shown To Be All The Rage For Over 50s
Older Brits are increasingly looking to get away from it all, a new set of research indicates. |
Motorists Seen To Struggle With Climbing Car Insurance Costs
It is a sensible idea for drivers to regularly review car insurance policies, it has been claimed.
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Purchasing A Home Revealed To Be Evermore Expensive
Consumers are coming under more pressure in an attempt to get on to the housing ladder, a new study shows. |
Research Reveals Fees On Fixed Rate Deals Are Rising
People should be careful not to automatically select the first cheap mortgage deal that comes along as the cost of fixed-rate products rises, a new study reveals.
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Homeowners Said To Be Looking Towards Garden Improvements
Britons are splashing cash on their gardens, a new piece of research reveals. |
Brits Shown To Be Splashing Out On Home Help
Britons are willing to spend hundreds of pounds on domestic help, a recently-released report indicates. |
Shoppers Indicated As Wasting Both Money And Food
Being wasteful with food could place consumers under financial strain, a recently-released report indicates. |
Homeowners Indicated As Wanting To Fix Mortgage Costs
An increasing number of homeowners appear to be looking towards reducing pressure on their finances, new research shows. |
Calling In Professionals Recommended For Budding Home Improvers
Those looking to make improvements to their home should exercise a degree of caution, it has been claimed. |
Consumers Advised To Take Steps Against Energy Bill Rises
Britons need to be wary of the impact that energy price rises can have on their finances, it has been stated. |
Tracker Mortgages Shown To Be Becoming More Expensive
Homeowners are finding that certain mortgage products are becoming increasingly expensive and harder to obtain, new research shows. |
Middle Class Britons Revealed To Be Under Financial Strain
Despite earning more money than the national average those with high incomes are developing financial difficulties, new research shows. |
