How the Fall in Sterling Affects British Holidaymakers

fall in sterling affects holidaymakers
 
Published: 08/02/2017 and written by R Rosen

The start of the year is recorded as the most likely time for Brits to book their holidays. But some reports suggest Brits will be getting less for their money than they have done in […]

Parliament Votes in Favour of Triggering Article 50

Parliament votes in favour of triggering Article 50
 
Published: 06/02/2017 and written by R Rosen

The UK government has voted in favour of triggering Article 50. Theresa May can now start the formal process for the UK to exit the EU, and begin negotiations. A 78 page ‘White Paper’ has […]

Building Society Mortgages 25% Cheaper Than Banks

Building society mortgages cheaper than banks
 
Published: 02/02/2017 and written by R Rosen

Building society mortgages are up to 25% cheaper than mortgages from banks. A study has found building societies are beating banks by offering the best fixed mortgage rates. The biggest difference in rates is where […]

Lloyds Bank Targeted in Recent Cyber Attack

Lloyds bank targeted in cyber attack
 
Published: 31/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

Lloyds bank has been targeted in a recent cyber attack. No accounts were hacked or compromised in the attack, but many of the bank’s 6million customers experienced difficulty accessing and managing their accounts. The banking […]

Payday Loans Instant Approval

payday loans instant approval
 
Published: 30/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

When a financial emergency arises, ‘payday loans instant approval’ might be the first thing you search for. While payday loan applications can often be completed in minutes, with successful applicants receiving funds soon after, ‘payday loans instant approval’ […]

Pensioners Getting Richer As Younger People Get Poorer

Pensioners getting richer as younger people getting poorer
 
Published: 26/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found people born after 1980 are the poorest in Britain, while pensioners become richer. The research showed older generations are the least likely to experience income poverty. Mr Lender, […]

Thousands Missing Out On Grandparent Credits

Thousands Missing Out On Grandparent Credits
 
Published: 23/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

Thousands of grandparents could be missing out on Grandparent Credits, research has found. The scheme was launched in 2011 to help grandparents who take time off to look after children. Mr Lender, a UK based short term […]

Apple App Store Prices Rise by 25% Due to Brexit

Apple App store prices rise to 25% after Brexit
 
Published: 19/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

Apple App store prices are set to increase by 25%. This comes as a result of currency fluctuations caused by Brexit. Since June, the value of the pound against the dollar has fallen by 18.5%. […]

Sale of Student Loan Debt

Sale of student loans
 
Published: 16/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

The government has proposed plans to privatise student loan debt. Loans taken out prior to the 2012 tuition fee hike are set to be sold off early this year. The £12billion debt covers students with […]

Fears of Rising Household Bills for 2017

Fear of rising household bills
 
Published: 11/01/2017 and written by R Rosen

The cost of household bills rose by almost 10% in 2016. Compare the Market, found that in 2015 bills dropped by an estimated £180, but rose by almost £200 last year. Estimates say the average […]