Older people worried about heating their homes jumps to nearly 8 million
Charity, Age UK is calling for urgent action as research by the company shows over 80 per cent of over-65s think the Government should step in to help poorer older people.
Buy Now, Pay Later – The New Debt Trap?
Buy now pay later (BNPL) has taken the online shopping scene by storm thanks to platforms like Klarna, Clearpay and Laybuy. Banks, both traditional and disruptors, are also embracing this type of lending with products like Monzo Flex and Barclays Partner Finance.
Blue Monday – Beat the January Blues
Blue Monday, considered to be the most ‘depressing’ day of the calendar year, falls on the third Monday of January. In 2022, this will be Monday, January 17.
10 Ways to Improve Your Financial Fitness In 2022
Health and fitness-related goals are usually at the top of the list in Jan, but what about financial goals and resolutions. Your financial health is just as important to evaluate.
Northern Irish business insolvencies rise by 29% whilst personal insolvencies double
Latest statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that Northern Irish business insolvencies increased by 29% whilst personal insolvencies doubled.
Christmas & New Year Opening Times
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One in ten will cut back on Christmas to save on energy costs
New research by GoCompare has revealed the impact that soaring household energy prices are having on consumers’ plans to decorate their homes this Christmas.
Personal Insolvencies Rise By 9.2%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have indicated that personal insolvencies increased by 9.2% to 9,954 in September 2021 compared to August’s figure of 9,118.
Personal insolvencies show a minor increase
Personal insolvencies in England & Wales increased by 0.2% to 9,106 in August 2021 compared to July’s figure of 9,090 and were 42.7 % higher than August 2020.
900,000 people could still be on furlough as the scheme ends
900,000 people are still expected to be on the scheme when it finishes on 30th September. As a result, huge uncertainty surrounds what might happen next.