Recession keeps UK youngsters Trapped in Financial Woe
New research has revealed that almost half of young Britons believe that the economic crisis has made it impossible to for them to save money and ‘grow up’ effectively.
Government Unveils Banking Reform Proposals
The government has announced plans for a shake-up of the banking sector, in response to the global recession, in its banking reforms White Paper.
Brits Changing Holiday Plans To Be At Home For Olympics
Many Brits are altering their holiday plans this summer in order to be in the UK for the Olympic Games, research has found.
Consumers Expect Inflation To Rise This Year
British consumers are expecting inflation to increase at a faster rate in the coming year than three months ago, a survey by the Bank of England has revealed.
Cash Use Up As Consumers Try To Curb Credit Card Debt
Consumers in the UK are using cash to pay for things, rather than a credit or debit card, in a bid to curb their spending as the double dip recession continues to bite.
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.