Sourcing Holiday Destinations: Brits Think Outside the Box
Deciding upon a holiday destination that makes the entire family happy can often be a tricky task, but it seems Brits are exploring more avenues than ever to find their holiday hot spots. New research from ABTA has revealed the many different sources that holidaymakers consider when searching for inspiration. A multi-channel approach is now […]
Online Shopping Deliveries to Top 1.35 Billion By 2018
Online shopping deliveries topped the one billion mark in 2013, and will reach 1.35 billion by 2018, according to new research. The growth highlights the growing dependence on the online marketplace to buy goods, both in the UK and in other countries across the globe. According to Barclays’ Retail and Transport & Logistics banking sector […]
Tips for Cutting Energy Costs as Winter Approaches
Winter is typically the period when household energy usage goes up, so as summer draws to a close for another year, what can be done in preparation? Saving on gas and electricity can help ease the financial burden and can provide a little extra money for the festive season. There are a number of approaches […]
Gaming Responsibly With Prepaid Cards
Online gambling has really taken off in the past few years, with many of the major bookmakers now offering various online services to meet an ever growing demand. Around six million people now visit sites every single month, seemingly giving little consideration to who they share their credit or debit card details with when online. […]
LAUNCH ALERT: Ukash Travel Money Prepaid Card Reviewed on Prepaid365
Prepaid365 are delighted to announce that the Ukash Travel Money Prepaid Mastercard was reviewed and launched on Prepaid365 earlier today. Backed by the UK’s leading online cash payment provider and 4 time winner of the Queens Award, the Ukash Prepaid Travel Money Card is available in EURO and USD and promises the very best rates this summer! […]
Santander Turns to Mobile Applications to Help Students
The use of mobile technology to help manage finances has been increasingly popular lately and now Santander has decided to get in on the act. The Bank has launched a new mobile banking app to help students – and anyone else for that matter –keep an eye on their funds. SmartBank is a free mobile […]
Bank of England Votes to Keep Interest Rates Down
The Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at a record low for at least another month. The current rate of 0.5% has been in place for five years and no change in the immediate future appears likely. Despite an improving economic climate and two of the nine […]
One in Four Admit to Making False Expense Claims
A quarter of UK employees have made a false expense claims according to new research, meaning many have potentially claimed back more than they are entitled to. Of those who did so, a fifth said they felt no remorse about doing so, highlighting the need for business bosses to carefully manage the way expenses are […]
Back to School Costs Mount For UK Parents
Parents of school children across the UK will splash out a staggering £659 million on back to school gadgets, according to new research. 26% of parents plan to treat their children ahead of the autumn term, spending an average of £329 per family, according to research from uSwitch.com. It suggests that pens and pencils are […]
North-Easterners Top the Bill for Souvenir Holiday Spending
Purchasing souvenirs when on holiday is a popular pastime for many Brits that are keen to show off where they have been on their travels. From small gifts for friends or office workers to massive presents for the family, there really isn’t much limit on what can be bought when abroad. But what regions of […]
