Cameron Calls For More Action From Central Banks
Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the world’s central banks to protect the global economy from the ongoing crisis in the eurozone.
Inflation Falls To Two Year Low
The rate of inflation in the UK fell to its lowest for more than two years last month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
Winners Announced at Epic 2012 Prepaid365 Awards
Prepaid365, the UK’s leading prepaid card comparison portal, announced the winners of the 4th Edition of the Prepaid365 Awards sponsored by T24 Prepaid with consumers across the UK voting for their favourite prepaid cards across different categories such as Travel, Everyday Money, Money Transfer, Payroll, Gaming, Online Shopping and Youth. The Prepaid365 Awards were launched in […]
Contactless Credit Card Payment Limit Increased
The payment limit for purchases made using a contactless debit or credit card has gone up from £15 to £20, it has been announced.
Visa Under Fire For Olympics Payment Monopoly
Credit card giant Visa has come under fire for trying to effectively ban the use of rival credit cards at the Olympic Games in London.
BCC Slashes Economic Growth Forecast For 2012
The British Chambers of Commerce has slashed its forecast for UK economic growth this year, blaming the government’s austerity measures.
Millions Of Brits Planning Jubilee Getaway
Millions of Brits are planning to make the most of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by heading abroad for the long weekend, research has revealed.
Credit Card Lending Down In April 2012
Credit card lending has fallen by its largest monthly amount in more than five years, figures released by the Bank of England have shown.
Money Markets Predict No Base Rate Rise Until 2016
The Bank of England is unlikely to raise the current base rate until at least 2016 or 2017, money markets have predicted.
Consumers Will Be Hundreds Better Off This Year
UK consumers will be hundreds of pounds better off this year as a result of falling inflation and changes to the personal tax system, research has revealed.