2010 Archive

Start saving for next Christmas now, OFT says

People should start saving now, OFT advises

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has advised people to start saving for next Christmas as early as possible, in order to avoid a "financial hangover" in 2012.

Saving money 'a top 2011 concern'

People are keen to save money in 2011, report shows

Britons are keen to improve their financial situation in 2011, with 44 per cent of people polled in a new survey dedicating themselves to monetary matters as their new year's resolution.

Brits 'failing to resolve their financial problems'

Brits are concerned about their financial situation, survey finds

People in Britain are failing to resolve their financial problems, despite being aware that more care could help them to save money.

How to save money in 2011

Kevin Mountford, head of banking at Moneysupermarket.com takes a look at eight ways to save money in 2011.

Christmas break 'good time to tackle PAYE tax'

Around 1.5 million have received P800 forms relating to unpaid tax.

The LITRG has published sample letters for those seeking to challenge HMRC tax calculations.

Broadband users warned over excess download charges

Many broadband users do not know their download limit, the survey found.

Check the small print on contracts to avoid fines and excessive download charges, consumers told.

Sterling slides after 'disappointing' growth revision

The pound was hit by a downward revision of economic growth for the third quarter of 2010.

The pound dropped against the euro and the dollar after a downgrade in the UK's third quarter economic growth.

Consumer spending increases at slower rate in Q3

The growth in consumer spending suffered a slowdown during the third quarter, the ONS said.

Household expenditure increased by 0.3 per cent by volume between July and September.

Brits 'plan to give cheques for Christmas'

Many people will give out cheques this Christmas

Many consumers still use cheques for giving gifts as new research from the consumer watchdog, Which? this Christmas shows.

VAT basics outlined for Christmas shoppers

Christmas shoppers have been given VAT tips

With Christmas just around the corner, consumers have been given advice on the type of products they can expect to pay VAT on.

VAT increase prompts BT charge cap changes

Ofcom is making changes to bring increases in line with other services

Plans to reformulate charge caps for calls to some BT numbers so they exclude VAT have been announced by Ofcom.

CAB backs free calls to 0800 numbers

Calls to 0800 numbers from mobiles could become free, under plans put forward by Ofcom.

Calling 0800 numbers from a mobile could be free under new plan from Ofcom.

The latest Christmas discount shopping deals

Find out all the latest online voucher codes and shopping deals for Christmas and save money on your last minute Christmas shopping.

Non-food sales 'are showing little growth'

High street sales figures show shaky growth

Figures showing "tricky trading conditions" are underpinned by even shakier circumstances in non-food retail, it is noted.

Panic Saturday 'to see mobile sales soar'

Mobile phones will be put to the test on Panic Saturday

So-called Panic Saturday - the last Saturday before Christmas - is set to see sales soar in high street stores and online via mobile phones, according to research.

Electricity prices set to rise in next decade

New investment will mean higher electricity prices

The Energy Minister, Chris Huhne, has announced that the government will publish plans to provide incentives to energy companies to invest in new low-carbon forms of energy provision.

City of London 'still biggest tax contributor'

Financial services firms paid a total of £53.4 billion in tax in the 12 months to the end of March.

Financial services firms based in the City of London contribute more to the exchequer through tax than companies in any other sector, according to a new report.

HMRC: Be prepared for VAT rise, retailers told

Reatilers have been urged to prepare for the change in VAT well in advance of it coming into effect.

Businesses have been urged not to leave their preparations for the change in VAT until the last minute.

High street sales see 'strong growth' in December

High street sales have shown `strong` growth in December compared with 12 months earlier, according to the CBI.

Retailers have seen "strong" growth in high street sales this month compared with a year earlier, according to a new report.

Online shopping 'cheaper than high street'

Online shopping can help consumers stick to their Christmas budgets, according to Save.co.uk.

Online shopping can help consumers to stick to their Christmas budgets because it makes it easier to find the cheapest deals, according to a new report.

How the pinch stole Christmas

Parents are expecting to give fewer presents to their young ones this year

The recent economic pinch felt in the UK has seen some families tightening their belts in the run-up to Christmas - and not because of over-indulgence on mince pies and brandy.

'Price rise misery' for npower customers

Bills are set to rise for npower customers in January

The decision by utilities supplier npower to add five per cent to its electricity and gas tariffs from January 4th has been described as "price rise misery" for the six million affected households.

UK CPI Inflation rises to 3.3 per cent

Mervyn King has had to write letters to the Chancellor explaining the rate of inflation

The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has risen to 3.3 per cent in November from 3.3 per cent in October amid fears that inflation could reach four per cent in 2011 with a possible effect on interest rates.

Minister announces spending cuts for local councils

Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has announced that no council will face a reduction of more than 8.9 per cent a year as a result of the local councils spending settlement.

B of E survey shows UK finances 'stretched'

Many UK households are stretched to the limit

The Bank of England has conducted an annual survey that reveals UK household debt fears are increasing and any change in Bank of England base rate and increased mortgage repayments could tip the balance.

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