Articles Tagged With: Uk Consumers

As the cold weather sets in and Christmas is just around the corner, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, looks at what companies may benefit during this period.

Brits feel that banks are leaving them in the dark about what happens to their money once it is deposited in accounts with the best savings rates. Research by Triodos Bank found that just three per cent

Just 17 per cent of Brits are aware of new rules designed to protect savings held in bank or building society accounts, according to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme FSCS. The new rules, which

Consumers currently looking for cheap mortgage rates will be interested to hear that the Building Societies Association BSA has called for a government debate on the future shape of the mortgage market. The

UK savers could lose up to £49 million if they fail to make the most of their ISA allowance, according to research by Halifax. The UK's largest ISA provider revealed that most cash ISA savers

UK consumers should be looking to store away more than ten per cent of their income for a rainy day, it has been suggested. According to Alison Morris, savings expert at Scottish Widow, 12 per cent per

Consumers should spend more time managing their finances as they bid to maximise their income and reduce costs, it has been suggested. Alison Morris, savings expert at Scottish Widows, said that although

Mortgage flexibility is highly important to UK consumers, a new study has indicated. According to research conducted by Lloyds TSB, 68 per cent of homeowners believe flexibility is a key feature of any

Abbey International has launched a new five-year fixed-rate savings account offering 4.5 per cent AER. The account, aimed at new and existing Premium Banking clients, offers preferential early access to

UK consumers believe Isas should offer the same savings interest rates as on other accounts, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks found that 73 per cent believe

A quarter of UK consumers have no idea what savings interest rate their Isa is currently paying, it has been reported. Research conducted by Co-operative Financial Services CFS points to an alarming

Housing market supply is once again outstripping demand, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Rics. The organisation says new instructions outpaced buyer interest for a second consecutive

Many consumers could miss out on their tax-free allowance from the start of the new tax year, according to Barclays. The bank reports that 42 per cent of consumers are unaware that new limits - £5,100

UK consumers have wasted a combined £13 billion by failing to take advantage of individual savings accounts Isas. This is the major finding of new research conducted by Clydesdale & Yorkshire

UK consumers should still be looking to increase the amount of money they save, it has been reported. Anna Sofat, director of ADDIDI Wealth, said new figures from Nationwide pointing to an increase in

Money worries are leading some UK consumers to neglect their love lives, a new study has indicated. According to research conducted by Scottish Widows, one in eight people are too busy worrying about their

Coventry Building Society has launched the fourth issue of its popular 1st Class Postal account. The account offers variable-rate, easy-access postal savings with a best-buy return of 3.15 per cent AER. Consumers

UK consumers are saving 136 per cent more compared to the same period last year, it has been reported. According to a new study conducted by Birmingham Midshires, Britons saved an average of £776

UK consumers repaid a record level of outstanding debt during October 2009, latest figures have indicated. According to the Bank of England, outstanding credit card, loan and overdraft debt fell by £579

UK consumers will spend over £175 million on Visa cards today November 30th, the credit provider has claimed. On what the firm refers to as 'Mega Monday', it predicts that £122,330 will be