Robots: Are They a Threat to the Workforce and Should We Be Worried?

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Published: 01/12/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

As technology progresses and becomes increasingly advanced, it was inevitable that the day would come when robots would become a real threat to the workforce. While some industries are becoming ever more dependent on robots, […]

Cyber Monday: What Is It and How Far Will the ‘Black Friday’ Craze Go?

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Published: 27/11/2017 and written by L Sherman

If you missed out on some of the Black Friday deals at the weekend, fear not as Cyber Monday is here. With yet even more deals and discounts on offer, there are plenty of savings […]

Autumn Budget 2017: What Was Said and How Does It Affect You?

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Published: 24/11/2017 and written by P Smith

On 22nd November, Chancellor Philip Hammond released the annual Autumn Statement, announcing changes to a whole variety of different sectors across the UK. Short term loan provider, Mr Lender, has put together a quick guide […]

Black Friday: What Is It and How Can You Make the Most of It?

 
Published: 23/11/2017 and written by R Rosen

November is almost over, Christmas is just over four weeks away and ‘I’m a Celebrity’ is back on our TV screens, which means just one thing – Black Friday has come around again. Whether you’re new […]

Climate Change: How Can It Impact the Economy?

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Published: 15/11/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

There’s no doubt that the world is a highly political place at the moment and debates on global issues are a regular daily occurrence. One of those topics of conversation is the issue surrounding climate […]

The Berlin Wall: How its Rise and Fall Affected the German Economy

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Published: 08/11/2017 and written by L Sherman

At Mr Lender, we offer short term loans between £200-£1,000. After 28 years, the fall of the Berlin Wall is still a topic of conversation for many. After Trump proposed to build a wall separating […]

Bad Weather: How Can It Affect Your Personal Finances and the Economy?

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Published: 03/11/2017 and written by R Rosen

As the UK and the rest of the world faces an increasing number of storms and hurricanes, it can be important to know just how to stay protected and how to keep your home and […]

Universal Credit: What Is It and How Might It Affect You?

 
Published: 30/10/2017 and written by P Smith

Rarely a week goes by when there isn’t some form of political debate dominating the news. The last few weeks haven’t been an exception as Brexit talks and the controversial Universal Credit have been the […]

Millenials: How Do They Compare to the Generations before Them?

 
Published: 23/10/2017 and written by L Sherman

If you listen to the news or read the papers at all, you’re likely to be faced with a whole heap of jargon and terms being bandied around which tend to make little to no […]

Great Depression: 88 Years on from the Crash Which Shook the World

 
Published: 20/10/2017 and written by Natasha Krovak

The Great Depression is a moment in time which will forever remain in the history books. Millions, possibly even billions, of people were affected by this enormous financial catastrophe. As the 88th anniversary approaches on […]