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. […]
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Guarantor Loans vs. Payday Loans
Taking out a payday loan can help cover the cost of any financial emergencies until pay day. Anyone can apply for a payday loan, and funds can be in the account in under an hour if approved. […]
Payday Loan Jargon Busters
Applying for a payday loan can be a relatively simple, straightforward process. However all the payday loan jargon can make the process seem a little daunting. What’s the difference between a short term loan and a payday […]
Apple App Store Prices Rise by 25% Due to Brexit
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%. […]
UK Inflation Hits 1.6%
UK inflation is the highest it’s been for two years. Inflation hit 1.6% in December, up from 1.2% the previous month. According to the Office for National Statistics, the increase was caused by a rise […]
Gender Pay Gap Reduced to 5%
The pay gap between men and women in their 20s is now down to 5%, reports have found. However the report also found that women will still earn significantly less than their male colleagues throughout […]
Sale of Student Loan Debt
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 […]
Cost of Care Homes
The rising cost of care homes means it might now be cheaper to hire a carer instead of applying for long term residential care. Reports suggest people could save money by opting for home care as […]
Maximum Wage Cap Proposed by Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has proposed a maximum wage cap to resolve the wage inequality in the UK. The Labour leader says he fears Brexit will lead to the UK becoming a “grossly unequal, bargain basement economy”. […]
Fears of Rising Household Bills for 2017
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 […]