Personal Finance NewsAlmost two in five Brits (38%) plan to dust off tool kits and pick up paintbrushes as they take on DIY jobs this weekend, according to new research by Shawbrook Bank Personal Loans. Despite the predicted bank holiday sunshine, more than 20 million UK adults will be staying indoors to tick off niggling DIY tasks […]
Self-employed people are pessimistic about their chances of securing a mortgage while four in ten say they have been forced to turn their backs on being their own boss to improve their chances according to the latest research by The Mortgage Lender. The research among 1,000 UK-based self-employed people, who either own their home or […]
Aviva is calling for greater consumer protection from online financial fraud by urging government to include financial scams promoted by paid-for adverts in the scope of the Online Safety Bill. The Aviva Fraud Report – which launched today and investigates fraud and financial scams relating to pensions, savings, investments, and insurance – has found consumers […]
Following last Wednesday’s government announcement ending the amber-plus restrictions in France, and also moving seven other countries from the amber list to the green list, price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket saw a 31% uplift of visitors comparing the cost of travel insurance versus the week before. Analysis of customer visits from last Thursday 5 August to Sunday […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been under the spotlight for some time. 2019 saw the sales of electric and plug-in cars tip the two million sales mark, and ever since then, the trajectory has been clear. With more and more governments pushing for zero emissions, there has never been a more pivotal time for the motor […]
NewDay, a leading UK provider of accessible credit, has launched Bip – the first completely cardless consumer credit proposition in the UK. Bip has been designed around the customer, offering a fully digital credit experience that is simple to use, fully transparent on costs and with the customer in complete control. With no physical card, […]
An article published on BBC News today has highlighted the amount of money that the NHS in England may need to pay as a result of medical negligence claims, which are currently still ongoing. The estimate, which includes possible future settlements, could amount to £4.3bn in legal fees and place a heavy burden on the […]
Are you currently saving up for a first house, or do you know somebody who is? Raising a deposit is now widely understood to be the biggest barrier to getting on the property ladder for younger people – with 10% and above expected as standard. The pandemic has also disproportionately affected young people in terms […]
All the latest Covid travel related info in one place Up to date covid related travel details for 55 countries – including a 4-step guide which covers, before departure, at your destination, before you travel home and on your return to the UK Links to all the current travel documents you need such as […]
