January 2012
Barclaycard offer approaches deadline
(January 31, 2012)The deadline for the Barclaycard Platinum credit card is fast approaching. As of 12pm on the 1st February, Barclaycard’s longest ever balance transfer card will no longer be available.
Water and sewage bills set to increase over 2012
(January 31, 2012)The average household water and sewage bill across England and Wales is to rise by 5.7% over the next 12 moths, according to industry watchdog Ofwat.
Banks end charity credit card deals
(January 30, 2012)Two of the UK’s leading high street banks have announced plans to scrap charity credit cards as of the end of February.
Drivers in debt forced off the roads after petrol price surge
(January 30, 2012)Motorists can no longer afford to sit behind the wheel as 1 in 5 has confessed that petrol prices have driven them off the roads.
Brits plan to holiday during the Olympics
(January 27, 2012)A number of Brits are planning to holiday in the UK this year, with a view to visiting the London Olympic Games. In contrast though, many are hoping to escape the Olympic buzz altogether.
2011 crowned ‘Year of the Credit Card’
(January 27, 2012)2011 has been dubbed the ’Year of the Credit Card’ by one leading Building Society as Brits flashed their plastic an average of 267 times.
UK falling into recession as retailers take the worst hit for three years
(January 26, 2012)High streets up and down the country have suffered as a result of the worst slump in New Year sales that retailers have seen for three years.
Bringing up children costs over £200,000
(January 26, 2012)The cost of bringing up a child has increased to £218,000 according to the latest study.
Britain in danger of second recession
(January 25, 2012)Britain is in increasing danger of falling into its second recession in just three years, as it was announced today that the economy shrank by 0.2% at the end of last year.
Orange launches film review web tool
(January 25, 2012)Mobile phone operator Orange is giving would-be film buffs a helping hand this awards season, with the launch of Orange Film Pulse.