inflation

Eurozone continues to have negative impact on UK economy

Eurozone continues to have negative impact on UK economy

In the words of the BoE governor, Sir Mervyn King, the EU is quite literally “tearing itself apart” and this…

Mortgage costs rise for seventh consecutive month

Mortgage costs rise for seventh consecutive month

While mortgages remain difficult to qualify for, the most popular at the moment appears to be the fixed-rate two year…

Good news for motorists as petrol wars break out

Good news for motorists as petrol wars break out

During this bank holiday weekend, motorists are finding pleasant surprises at the pumps. After months on end of steadily rising…

Above average earners switching to value brands

Above average earners switching to value brands

In a recent study, it was discovered that households with above-average wage earners are switching to value brands and stores’…

Fuel poverty in UK set to double within four years

Fuel poverty in UK set to double within four years

As if the cost of energy wasn’t already high enough, a new report commissioned by the government predicts that the…

Squeeze on family income is over the worst

Squeeze on family income is over the worst

For more than two years there has been some amount of concern over what appeared to be a freeze in…

The confusing language of falling house prices

The confusing language of falling house prices

It seems as if economists and government just want to confuse us more when it comes to making us think…

Almost three-quarters of UK consumers will pay for utilities with credit

Almost three-quarters of UK consumers will pay for utilities with credit

According to the newest figures released by Money Supermarket, it is estimated that seven of every ten consumers in the…

Inflation Reaches Record Highs after Hiking Energy Prices

Inflation Reaches Record Highs after Hiking Energy Prices

Inflation rates in the UK recently jumped to a nearly 2 decade high at 5.2% in September, primarily due to…

Financial Ministers Argue That Inflation Statistics Should Not Dictate State Benefits

Financial Ministers Argue That Inflation Statistics Should Not Dictate State Benefits

After recent hikes in energy prices caused inflation to rise to a two decade high of 5.2% during the last…