News Archive
- People with caravans have been urged to check their insurance policies before going on holiday.
- Fri 25 Jan 2008 4pm
- An insurance company has informed British homeowners that organising cover for their properties is not as difficult as they might think.
- Fri 25 Jan 2008 4pm
- The large number of people choosing to remortgage their houses means that the UK home loan market is still in relatively good health, an expert has claimed.
- Thu 24 Jan 2008 3pm
- British people need to make more of an effort to improve their money situation, Cesarina Holm-Kander has said.
- Wed 23 Jan 2008 2pm
- New research has revealed that many British people are failing to protect their homes by not taking out insurance policies.
- Wed 23 Jan 2008 2pm
- A new survey has revealed the cost of severe weather conditions for UK homeowners and insurance firms.
- Tue 22 Jan 2008 5pm
- It is not too late for people to make a new year's resolution to sort out their credit card debt, an industry expert has claimed.
- Tue 22 Jan 2008 5pm
- People should always ask a professional for advice before committing to an insurance policy, according to a member of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
- Tue 22 Jan 2008 4pm
- The UK is currently "hugely underinsured" for life cover, an industry expert has claimed.
- Mon 21 Jan 2008 5pm
- Many British homeowners are wasting money by choosing uncompetitive mortgage deals, according to a new study.
- Mon 21 Jan 2008 5pm
- A move to introduce more personal finance lessons in UK schools would be supported by most parents and teachers in the country, it has been claimed.
- Fri 18 Jan 2008 5pm
- People have been urged to take more care in the kitchen by an insurance firm, due to new figures which reveal the hazards of careless cooking.
- Fri 18 Jan 2008 5pm
- Some of the strangest car insurance claims received by the AA last year have been revealed.
- Thu 17 Jan 2008 4pm
- The Bank of England's (BoE's) monetary policy committee is currently faced with "testing times" as a result of the uncertainty surrounding the economy, according to one official.
- Thu 17 Jan 2008 4pm
- The growing divide between high and low paid workers in the UK is leading more people into financial difficulty, it has been suggested.
- Wed 16 Jan 2008 5pm
- The demand for green products on the UK mortgage market is still relatively small, a lending expert has stated.
- Wed 16 Jan 2008 5pm
- Many British consumers will struggle to pay off their credit card debts by the end of January, a new report has claimed.
- Tue 15 Jan 2008 4pm
- The number of uninsured motorists on the UK's roads has fallen significantly in the last two years, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has claimed.
- Tue 15 Jan 2008 4pm
- A debt expert has urged people with money problems to consider all the options available to them before making any big financial decisions.
- Mon 14 Jan 2008 5pm
- Animal lovers have been advised to insure their pets in order to cover the possibility of expensive vet bills in the future.
- Mon 14 Jan 2008 5pm
- British consumers are becoming increasingly interested in getting a good deal on their home insurance, a new report has stated.
- Mon 14 Jan 2008 5pm
- The nation's property owners are not safety-conscious enough, according to a new report from a UK insurer.
- Fri 11 Jan 2008 4pm
- The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at 5.5 per cent yesterday is not necessarily bad news for the nation's borrowers, it has been claimed.
- Fri 11 Jan 2008 4pm
- The UK is developing into a nation totally reliant on credit card spending, new research has suggested.
- Fri 11 Jan 2008 4pm
- An insurer has advised property owners to take precautions as the new year brings a spate of extreme weather conditions to the UK.
- Thu 10 Jan 2008 4pm
- The UK market for self-certification mortgages is still in good health despite the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, an expert has claimed.
- Thu 10 Jan 2008 4pm
- A number of financial analysts have predicted that the Bank of England will hold interest rates at 5.5 per cent this month.
- Wed 9 Jan 2008 4pm
- An insurance firm has given motorists a number of simple tips on how to reduce their premiums.
- Wed 9 Jan 2008 11am
- The majority of people in the UK would benefit from making changes to almost every aspect of their financial situation, a new survey has claimed.
- Tue 8 Jan 2008 2pm
- Gordon Brown's statement that UK children should be provided with a higher level of education on money matters has been supported by a leading financial group.
- Tue 8 Jan 2008 11am
- The UK mortgage sector is still performing well despite tightening market conditions, a new report has claimed.
- Tue 8 Jan 2008 11am
- A growing number of British property owners and buyers are using the internet to arrange a mortgage, new research has suggested.
- Mon 7 Jan 2008 4pm
- People with large credit card bills after Christmas should avoid the high street during January, a debt adviser has stated.
- Fri 4 Jan 2008 5pm
- Credit card companies are likely to be offering extra services to ensure customer loyalty as the industry goes through a difficult time, according to a representative of banking at Defaqto.
- Fri 4 Jan 2008 12pm
- An insurer has stated that UK holidaymakers should not be allowed to leave the country without a travel insurance policy.
- Fri 4 Jan 2008 12pm
- Taking out a personal loan for consolidation purposes can be a good way of tackling debt problems, an expert has stated.
- Thu 3 Jan 2008 1pm
- The chief executive of the British Bankers' Association has issued some advice on how UK consumers can enjoy a financially healthy 2008.
- Thu 3 Jan 2008 12pm
- A growing number of expatriates are using internet banking services to manage their money, new research has shown.
- Wed 2 Jan 2008 2pm
- An expert has urged UK consumers to view the new year as an opportunity to review their financial situation, particularly their use of credit cards.
- Wed 2 Jan 2008 2pm
- More than three million customers will undertake new year credit card switching worth at least £8.99 billion, according to research from Abbey Credit Cards.
- Mon 31 Dec 2007 10am
- People booking post-Christmas holidays have been reminded to check that they have travel insurance before setting off abroad.
- Mon 31 Dec 2007 10am
- Nationwide has confirmed that UK house prices declined in December.
- Fri 28 Dec 2007 3pm
- UK mortgage approval levels have fallen by over 40 per cent, it has been claimed.
- Thu 27 Dec 2007 3pm
- A debt expert has urged people to avoid financial difficulty in the new year by adopting a sensible approach to their spending this Christmas.
- Mon 24 Dec 2007 10am
- The UK's drivers have been advised to take extra care with their cars during the Christmas holidays.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 5pm
- Consumers have been urged to be particularly careful with their personal and financial details during the Christmas holiday period.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 3pm
- Next year should see let-to-buy mortgage deals become more popular on the UK housing market, according to a financial expert.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 3pm
- Consumers have been advised to set a clear budget for their Christmas shopping and stick to it, or risk overspending on festive items.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 2pm
- Many of the UK's older citizens are struggling with their levels of debt and do not know exactly how much money they owe to creditors, a new report has claimed.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 12pm
- The first month of the new year will see a surge in loan applications as consumers look to consolidate their Christmas debts, a financial expert has stated.
- Fri 21 Dec 2007 10am
- The credit crunch is having a negative impact on the UK housing market as mortgage providers become more cautious with their lending, an expert has stated.
- Thu 20 Dec 2007 5pm
- A new survey has revealed how expensive raising children can be for the nation's homeowners.
- Thu 20 Dec 2007 5pm
- This month is set to break records for the amount of money withdrawn from UK cash machines, a new report suggests.
- Wed 19 Dec 2007 4pm
- Credit cards provide a "convenient" and "flexible" way of shopping at Christmas, a financial expert has stated.
- Wed 19 Dec 2007 4pm
- A mortgage adviser has warned prospective homeowners that entering into a co-buying scheme to get on to the property ladder is "extremely risky".
- Wed 19 Dec 2007 4pm
- An insurance organisation has urged motorists to drive sensibly and be aware of the hazardous conditions on the UK's roads this winter.
- Tue 18 Dec 2007 4pm
- People who overspend over Christmas have been advised to make clearing their debts a top priority for the new year.
- Tue 18 Dec 2007 4pm
- An insurance expert has assured festive householders that a large amount of lights and decorations will not have an impact on their home contents cover.
- Tue 18 Dec 2007 4pm
- Personal debt levels are increasing in the UK because the "stigma" attached to borrowing money is vanishing, it has been claimed.
- Mon 17 Dec 2007 4pm
- With a large number of Britons still leaving their present-buying until the last minute, many are relying on credit cards to carry the weight of their Christmas spending, according to new research.
- Mon 17 Dec 2007 4pm
- People with debt problems have been advised to consider their options before looking to consolidate their borrowing with more loans.
- Fri 14 Dec 2007 2pm
- The nation's homeowners have been urged not to make things easy for burglars when they go away for the Christmas holidays.
- Fri 14 Dec 2007 2pm
- Credit card providers should give their customers a clearer illustration of how they will have to pay back their borrowings, a debt expert has claimed.
- Thu 13 Dec 2007 3pm
- A financial expert has stated that life insurance premiums are getting cheaper in the UK because people are living longer.
- Thu 13 Dec 2007 1pm
- The growth of online banking has been driven by increased demand for quick and convenient financial services, an industry expert has stated.
- Wed 12 Dec 2007 3pm
- The UK's mortgage lenders and brokers have come under severe criticism in a new report on homeownership by Citizens Advice.
- Wed 12 Dec 2007 3pm
- The rising cost of living in the UK has meant that many people are neglecting their need for insurance, a new report has claimed.
- Wed 12 Dec 2007 3pm
- The impact of the credit crunch is unlikely to prevent people in the UK from borrowing money, an expert has predicted.
- Tue 11 Dec 2007 2pm
- The many Brits heading abroad this Christmas have been urged not to get caught out by hidden credit card fees.
- Tue 11 Dec 2007 2pm
- An expert from the insurance industry has said that fraudulent practice in the life insurance sector is relatively uncommon.
- Mon 10 Dec 2007 3pm
- The current slowdown in the property market is set to have an impact on the UK's first-time buyers which is both positive and negative, it has been claimed.
- Mon 10 Dec 2007 3pm
- Property owners have been advised to take out accidental damage insurance before carrying out their own home renovations.
- Fri 7 Dec 2007 4pm
- A debt expert has stated that the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates this week could benefit people with financial problems.
- Fri 7 Dec 2007 4pm
- A growing number of British couples are choosing to purchase insurance for their wedding day, an expert has claimed.
- Fri 7 Dec 2007 4pm
- The Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate of interest has been welcomed by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
- Thu 6 Dec 2007 4pm
- Christmas saving clubs can help to get people into the right mindset to save money, an expert has claimed.
- Thu 6 Dec 2007 4pm
- An alarming number of the UK's young people leave the country on a gap year adventure without arranging travel insurance, an expert has claimed.
- Wed 5 Dec 2007 3pm
- Shoppers have been advised to use their credit cards when buying goods worth more than £100 online.
- Wed 5 Dec 2007 3pm
- The average home loan is getting shorter in duration as remortgaging becomes more popular among British property owners, an expert has stated.
- Tue 4 Dec 2007 3pm
- An insurance firm has urged people to think about their home security amid this year's festive celebrations.
- Tue 4 Dec 2007 3pm
- A growing number of British people living aboard are taking advantage of online services to look after their finances, a new survey has revealed.
- Mon 3 Dec 2007 4pm
- The increasing cost of a home loan is causing many British people to scale down their Christmas budgets, new research has indicated.
- Mon 3 Dec 2007 4pm
- The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases fell from 100,000 in September to 88,000 in October, new Bank of England figures have shown.
- Fri 30 Nov 2007 4pm
- With property prices expected to flatline next year, borrowers should use the time to make secured and unsecured debt repayments, one expert has said.
- Fri 30 Nov 2007 4pm
- Carrying out any kind of extension is likely to make a person's home insurance premiums more expensive, according to a renovations expert.
- Thu 29 Nov 2007 5pm
- A new report has revealed the full extent of the internet retail industry's seasonal boom.
- Thu 29 Nov 2007 4pm
- The UK property sector is currently in a much better state than many people had predicted, an industry expert has stated.
- Thu 29 Nov 2007 4pm
- The authorities have been urged to step up the battle against data fraud and other forms of financial crime in the UK.
- Wed 28 Nov 2007 3pm
- The current economic uncertainty in the UK is fuelling the demand for fixed-rate mortgage deals, according to new research.
- Wed 28 Nov 2007 3pm
- With the number of people going online to do their Christmas shopping increasing, an industry group has advised consumers to be extra careful with their personal details.
- Wed 28 Nov 2007 2pm
- Many Britons feel that internet banking is giving them greater control over their money, new research has shown.
- Tue 27 Nov 2007 4pm
- People with debt problems must make sure that they fully understand their situation before taking action, a specialist firm has warned.
- Tue 27 Nov 2007 4pm
- Improving the level of financial education in schools is the best way to relieve the UK's debt problems, it has been claimed.
- Tue 27 Nov 2007 1pm
- The nation's homeowners have been advised to carry out a "simple winter home MOT" to prepare their property for the cold weather.
- Mon 26 Nov 2007 4pm
- Many British homeowners lack an understanding of how changes to interest rates can make a difference to their mortgage payments, new research has indicated.
- Mon 26 Nov 2007 4pm
- With the Christmas holiday season approaching, consumers have again been warned about the dangers of going abroad without travel insurance.
- Fri 23 Nov 2007 3pm
- The new year will usher in better conditions for the nation's mortgage holders, an industry body has predicted.
- Fri 23 Nov 2007 3pm
- An increasing number of people are clubbing together with a friend or partner to get on to the property ladder, new research has indicated.
- Fri 23 Nov 2007 3pm
- An industry body has urged people to check that they are adequately insured before working from home.
- Thu 22 Nov 2007 5pm
- The internet shopping market is booming as the festive season approaches, an expert has stated.
- Thu 22 Nov 2007 5pm
