Personal Finance News

15 Dec

Only 1 in 10 travel policies include Ski Cover, leaving thousands uninsured on the slopes this winter

Winter sports cover is designed to pay for the extra medical expenses you might need if you injure yourself on the slopes or fall ill while abroad, which a standard travel insurance policy might not offer. Some winter sports policies could even help fund rehabilitation physiotherapy when you return home. Go.Compare’s research also shows that […]

10 Dec

Dog owners spend almost twice as much as cat owners each year

New research from specialist pet insurance provider, Insure Your Paws, conducted by Opinium among 1,000 UK pet owners*, reveals that dog owners spend almost twice as much as cat owners each year. Dog owners expect to have spent an average of £2,101 on their pets in 2025, compared with £1,124 for cat owners. Owning a dog often involves extra costs […]

8 Dec

Santander reveals almost £50,000 handed to beauty scammers in 2025

Consumers across the UK have been conned out of almost £50,000 so far this year by fraudsters selling fake beauty products and services, according to new data released today by Santander. The scams, which target both men and women, range from counterfeit perfumes and make-up to botox, lip and collagen fillers, and other cosmetic treatments. […]

5 Dec

How to Optimise Your Point of Sale System for Smarter Retail

A well-optimized point of sale system has become one of the most important tools in modern retail. It shapes the pace of customer service, the accuracy of your inventory, the flow of your staff’s day and even the overall customer experience. When it works smoothly, everything else in the store feels easier. When it slows […]

28 Nov

Approximately 7.5 million households in the UK are thought to be paying for broadband speeds they don’t need

UK households could be wasting £625.3 million on their broadband bills every year by paying for speeds they don’t need, according to estimates from a new study.* The research found that over a quarter (28%)** of broadband users – roughly 7.5 million households nationwide – have faster packages than they actually need.*** The research from Go.Compare […]

27 Nov

Getting a car when you have no credit history

Getting your first car without a credit history can feel like being on a roundabout with no clear exit. You may need your car for work, study, or for everyday errands, but lenders see no record to judge how reliable you are. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get behind the wheel. By approaching the […]

24 Nov

Parcel panic! Experts warn: “Don’t let doorstep delivery thieves leave you out of pocket

With Black Friday and Christmas shopping in full swing, millions of Brits are set to have deliveries arriving to their homes. But the home insurance experts at Go.Compare are warning homeowners about the risks of leaving valuable parcels on their doorsteps, as ONS data reveals a 20% rise in thefts from outside dwellings between March 2024 and […]

17 Nov

13.5 million Brits are planning to cut back on Christmas spending this year

Over 13.5m UK adults are planning to cut back their Christmas spending this year as households feel the squeeze of soaring prices and stubbornly high living costs, new research from investment, protection, retirement and in-house advice specialist LV= reveals. From spreading the cost of Christmas dinner to cutting back on gifts, families are finding new ways to […]

13 Nov

Six Simple Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed This Christmas and Black Friday

With Christmas fast approaching and Black Friday deals everywhere, it’s a busy time for shoppers. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of online sales, but a few careful habits can make all the difference during a period where scammers will look for opportunities to take advantage of shoppers. Here, Sophie Graham, a Personal […]