Personal Finance News

29 Oct

Holidaymakers owed millions in Air Passenger Duty refunds

UK travellers could be owed an estimated £44.7 million in refunds for Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to new research. The study says that around one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but more than three-quarters (77%) of these travellers are unaware they might be owed a refund. In this case, it means millions potentially […]

22 Oct

Only half of UK adults planning for their digital legacy in their Wills

Millions of UK adults risk leaving grieving loved ones without access to cherished memories and vital information by neglecting to plan for their digital legacy, a new survey by Will Aid shows. The national Will-writing campaign has revealed 42% of respondents overlooked the critical need to include digital assets in estate planning – meaning friends […]

22 Oct

One in 10 learners takes their driving test before they’re ready

In the last year, over half (54%) of learner drivers needed more than one attempt to pass their driving test, raising questions about whether learners are taking their practical test too soon.[1] Despite this high failure rate, only one out of every 10 (11%) drivers felt they tested before they were ready, suggesting that while many […]

18 Oct

Tips on Saving for Maternity Leave

While it differs company to company, the majority of new mothers will not receive their full pay for their maternity leave. For the first six weeks of statutory maternity leave, new mothers will receive 90% of their average pay. However, after the first six weeks, new mothers will only receive a statutory payment of £184.03 […]

17 Oct

The best cars to resell based on value retained

A new study has revealed that sports cars retain more of their value than any other type of car when resold. According to the latest car valuation data looking at prices for cars after three years and 36,000 miles of use, sports cars boast an average retained value of 52.38% – more than any other […]

9 Oct

Amex pledges £100,000 to small businesses

 As part of its Shop Small campaign, American Express is pledging a total of £100,000 to support small businesses this Autumn. As a longstanding backer of the high street, American Express is calling on its Cardmembers to nominate their favourite independent small businesses through a new ‘Champion Small’ initiative, with 10 businesses nationwide each set […]

2 Oct

24% of Brits influenced to spend more after bumper summer of sport

Following a busy summer of sport, new research from the Vitality American Express® Credit Card shows that on average Brits are planning to spend £795 to keep motivated on their health and fitness journeys for the rest of 2024. For the average adult, this includes £17.50 a month on gym memberships, £15.30 on sportswear and £9.70 on […]

30 Sep

Demand for garage conversion sky-high as homeowners seek more space

British garages become playrooms, gyms, and offices as UK homeowners favour conversions to add value and space to their homes Homeowners in the UK are turning to unused garage space to add extra space and value to their homes, as worries about the economy and a static housing market are encouraging people to improve, not […]

29 Sep

How to effectively manage credit card spending

New to using credit cards? here’s a quick guide explaining how they work and the best ways to effectively manage your spending. Understanding credit cards The first step to staying on top of your credit card spending is to understand how they work.  Essentially, these cards are a money-borrowing tool which enables you to make […]