Pound Euro Exchange Rate at 21 Month High
Holidaymakers and anyone else jetting off to Europe this summer can currently enjoy record exchange rates. The pound is at a 21-month high against the Euro, meaning it’s possible to get more for your money before setting off on any European adventures. Key to the current market exchange rate is the differing approaches taken by […]
Mortgage Approvals at 11 Month Low
Mortgage approvals were at their lowest level for 11 months in May, according to the Bank of England, thanks to stricter lending rules and rising prices. The number of mortgages given the go-ahead was 61,707 in May, down from 62,806 in April – the lowest figure since June last year. The impact of the Mortgage […]
A Brief Travel Guide – Formula 1 in Europe
Once the British Grand Prix is completed at the start of July, Formula 1 shifts its focus to European shores, visiting Germany and then Hungary. Both circuits have been known to throw up surprises in the past, although Mercedes pairing Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to cement their positions at the top […]
Slow UK Uptake of Mobile Payment Technologies
Accepting payments with a smartphone rather than a traditional card machine is still a relatively new concept – but new research shows that an uptake in the UK is slower than expected. The first mobile point-of-sale (MPOS) tools arrived in the UK around 18 months ago, but it seems that only 2% of micro-businesses in […]
UK App Economy Booming
Application development will be worth more than £30bn to the UK economy by 2025, search engine giant Google has announced. Google’s annual UK App Economy report revealed that the industry is set to exceed £4bn in 2014 alone, with the UK becoming Europe’s biggest technology hub. Of all app revenue in 2013, more than a […]
South America: A World Beyond the World Cup
While the World Cup in Brazil is underway and hogging the headlines across the globe, there’s also a mass of wilderness to explore. Beyond the rainforests of Brazil lie a number of ancient ruins that serve as a reminder of past civilizations and a mass of geographical landmarks that are simply too good to miss. […]
Benefits of Prepaid Cards for Public Sector Organisations
In response to government austerity measures and new legislation around crisis loans and community care grants, prepaid cards are increasingly being used by a wide range of public sector organisations. Prepaid cards enable Local Councils, Health Services, and Quangos (quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations) to deliver ongoing and one off payments to a range of recipients. Here […]
Strong Pound Opens up American Opportunities
The pound is currently trading at a five-year high against the US dollar, opening up a handful of cheaper holiday opportunities for those looking to get away this summer. For those looking to take advantage, they should point their sights in the direction of the USA as a whole host of bargains could be found […]
e-Wallet Prepaid Cards: How can they Benefit Consumers?
The UK is the ‘most internet-based major economy’ according to researchers at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). And as consumers increasingly turn to the internet to make a range of purchases, e-Wallet prepaid cards present a convenient and time-efficient way of to make payments. Here are just some of benefits that e-Wallet prepaid cards for […]
Consumer Rights Changes to Enhance Online Shopping Experience
Changes to consumer rights legislation could soon alter customer experiences for the better. Those who love online shopping or ordering items over the phone could soon have more time to return products if they’re not happy with them. From today (Friday 13 June), any items not purchased directly in a store will come under a […]
