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
