September 2010 Archive

New Ofgem report 'will see fuel prices rise'

The latest Ofgem report is bad news for consumers as the measures will see fuel prices rise, it has been claimed.

Self-assessment deadline approaches

The deadline for paper self-assessment tax returns is set for October 31st

Self-assessment deadline approaches

Trial and error leads Brits to financial disaster

Many Britons have incurred financial penalties due to misunderstanding the products or services they use

Trial and error leads Brits to financial disaster

CBI confirms UK has entered spending cycle

More Britons are spending month on month, figures from the CBI suggest

CBI confirms UK has entered spending cycle

'Costs hiked up' through hidden card charges

Consumers paying by card are facing hidden charges when making purchases, it has been claimed.

Consumers 'must never pay' for bank failures

Bank failures must not have an adverse effect on consumers, it is urged

Consumers 'must never pay' for bank failures

Government confirms no council tax hikes

Eric Pickles confirms no new council tax reassessments

Government confirms no council tax hikes

Doorstep switching 'may not save money'

Spontaneity may not save the most money on utility bills

Doorstep switching 'may not save money'

Fivers 'are popular with people'

More fivers could be distributed from cash machines

Fivers 'are popular with people'

Student finances - Your essential university money guide

Plan your finances well and minimise your student debt

Your essential guide to student finances. Make the most out of your money at university and minimise your student debt with our handy guide.

Big spenders & severe scrimpers wanted for new Channel 4 show

Are you an outrageous spender, a severe scrimper, or just frightened by finance? Would you like to participate in a new television programme for Channel 4?

New energy offer from Confused.com

Confused.com is to introduce a new offer to its customers when they switch energy provider through the website.

Bank maintains interest rate freeze for 18th month

The Bank has held the base rate at its record low of 0.5 per cent since March 2009.

The Bank of England has kept the base rate of interest at its record low of 0.5 per cent for the 18th consecutive month.

UK sees rise in workless households

There were 3.9 million workless households in the UK during the second quarter of 2010.

There were 3.9 million households in the UK with at least one 16 to 64-year-old that had no members in work during the second quarter of the year.

Survey: 9 out of 10 Britons unwilling to give up broadband

More than nine out of ten Britons would be unwilling to give up their broadband connection to save money, the poll found.

Despite household budgets facing a squeeze, more than nine out of ten (93.3 per cent) of Britons would be unwilling to give up their home broadband connection in order to economise, a new poll has found.

Business broadband

Having a fast business broadband service can play a vital role in ensuring your organisation stays competitive.

Broadband bundles

When it comes to selecting a broadband package you will often find that suppliers attempt to offer you other home media services.

Back to school spending 'to top £1.2bn'

Back to school spending is set to top £1.2 billion this year, according to the survey.

Britons will spend a combined £1.2 billion kitting out their kids for the new school year, according to a new survey.

How to do your wedding on a budget

How cutting financial corners on your big day can save you £1000s.

Cash-conscious Brits 'booked last minute breaks'

Many Britons left it late to book their summer holiday this year.

Around 1.28 million people waited until the last minute to book their summer holiday this year in order to save some cash, new research has found.

Moving house and your broadband

Moving house is stressful enough without having to worry about the implications it may have on your broadband package.

Mobile broadband v fixed broadband

The need to access the internet does not end in the home or office and if you find that you need to be connected wherever you are then mobile broadband could be the best option for you.