Fall in UK Weekly Spending on Alcohol and Tobacco

Brits spending less on alcohol and tobacco
 
Published: 22/02/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

According to a recent survey, Brits are spending less on alcohol and tobacco, and more on restaurants and hotels. The annual Family Spending Survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), asked 5,000 […]

UK Employment Rate Reaches Record Highs After Brexit

UK Employment Rate at Its Highest since 1971
 
Published: 17/02/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

The UK employment rate is now at the highest it has been since 1971. Between October and December last year, the UK employment rate hit a record high of 74.6%. The total number of people […]

Millennial Men Earn £12,500 Less Than the Generation Before Them

Millennial Men Earn £12,500 Less Than the Generation Before Them
 
Published: 14/02/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

Research has found millennial men earn £12,500 less than the generation before them. A study carried out by research organisation, the Resolution Foundation, found men born between 1981 and 2000 could be earning less due […]

Santander Criticised for Telling Landlords to Raise Rents

Santander Criticised for Telling Landlords to Raise Rents
 
Published: 10/02/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

Santander have been criticised recently for telling landlords to raise rents by “as much as can be reasonably achieved”. The clause in buy to let mortgages has been in place since 2011, but has only […]

Payday Loans: How to Compare Payday Loans Online

Compare Payday Loans in the UK
 
Published: 09/02/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

Short term loans can be the quickest, most convenient solution to a financial emergency. Applying for a short term loan can take a matter of minutes, with successful applicants receiving their funds in under an […]

Free Cash Machines May Start Charging After Bank Dispute

Free cash machines might start charging over dispute with the banks
 
Published: 24/01/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

Thousands of cash machines could start charging after a breakdown in agreements over fees and machine maintenance. Almost 40 members of the LINK network will be meeting this week to come to a new agreement. […]

Financial Worries For 11 Million Brits

Financial worries for 11 million Brits
 
Published: 06/01/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

More than 11 million Brits have financial worries, according to a report from investment company, MoneyFarm. The research found that 40% of people worry that advisers are acting dishonestly, while 11 million people seek financial […]

New £5 Note Petition Has More Than 130,000 Signatures

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Published: 03/01/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

A petition calling for changes to the new £5 note now has more than 130,000 signatures. Doug Maw, 47, started the petition shortly after the notes went into circulation in September. He managed to get […]

Christmas Gift Guide

 
Published: 29/11/2016 and written by Natasha Krovak

Christmas is upon us and the official countdown to the big day has begun.  Whilst we all look forward to some time off with our family, filling our boots (and our bellies) to the brim, […]

Mr Lender shortlisted as finalist for top industry award

 
Published: 18/03/2016 and written by Natasha Krovak

We’re delighted to confirm that for the second year running, Mr Lender has been shortlisted for a top industry accolade at the Credit Today Awards. This ceremony recognises best practice across the entire credit industry. We […]