Personal Finance News

15 Jul

Gatehouse Bank Green Saver accounts reach milestone of 5,000 trees planted

Gatehouse Bank this week revealed it reached an ecological milestone – 5,000 trees have been planted in permanent new woodlands on behalf of Green Saver customers. The bank launched the accounts in February, when all its new fixed-term accounts and Cash ISAs were transformed into Green Savers, with a tree planted for every new account […]

14 Jul

Brits to spend £2.1 billion on new wedding outfits as more ceremonies return in 2021

After a tumultuous year in which weddings have been curtailed, postponed and cancelled, optimism amongst UK wedding guests is increasing with greater numbers of ceremonies and receptions set to take place in the second half of 2021. New research from American Express reveals that British wedding goers are treating themselves to new outfits and beauty […]

30 Jun

Petrol, diesel or electric? A difficult choice for car owners

It’s not so long ago that the concept of the electric car was still very much a concept. To see one rolling down the street ten years ago was a definitive novelty, but how things can change. Today, the EV is no longer much of a head turner, instead a burgeoning automotive staple on our […]

21 Jun

Dog owners planning staycations urged to have pet insurance in place

Dog owners planning a staycation this summer have been urged to have adequate pet insurance in place to help protect them financially in the event their canine companion causes property damage or injury whilst on holiday. With limitations on foreign travel continuing, millions of Brits are expected to holiday closer to home this summer, offering […]

18 Jun

Simple ways for home sellers to boost their kerb appeal

First impressions matter and what your house looks like from the outside can say a lot about what it might look like inside. If you are thinking about selling your home, improving the kerb appeal can increase interest in the property. Buyers may be less likely to check out the rest of the property if […]

9 Jun

Two Fifths Of Pandemic-Purchased Cycles Could Be At Risk

Hundreds of thousands of UK cyclists could be putting their two-wheeled transport at risk, because they have no bicycle insurance. A study of 2,000 UK people who purchased pedal cycles in the last 12 months, discovered that two fifths (38%) had no cover for their bicycles – either under a home insurance policy or through […]

8 Jun

Understanding the difference between a Financial Audit and Cost Audit

Any business needs the auditing process to not only ensure they are complying with laws and rules but that they are running their company as cost-effectively as possible. All companies, even if they don’t turn a profit, need to have their accounts audited annually by law, but there are two quite different kinds of audits […]

4 Jun

Shop Small returns this summer: £5 back on £15 spend at small businesses

As restrictions continue to ease across the UK and shoppers return to the high street, American Express is once again running its Shop Small Offer to support local businesses after an extremely challenging year. For 3 weeks from 5 – 25 June 2021, Cardmembers will receive a £5 statement credit when they spend £15 or […]

3 Jun

Churchill Insurance reveals Brits burgled 700 times each day

New research from Churchill Home Insurance  reveals that last year saw more than 280,000 burglaries reported to police forces across the UK – an average of 768 burglaries every day. There were an estimated 100,000 fewer burglaries in 2020 than in 2019 due to so many people at home because of the pandemic, a fall […]