According to a recent survey, Brits are spending less on alcohol and tobacco, and more on restaurants and hotels. The annual Family Spending Survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), asked 5,000 […]
The UK employment rate is now at the highest it has been since 1971. Between October and December last year, the UK employment rate hit a record high of 74.6%. The total number of people […]
Research has found millennial men earn £12,500 less than the generation before them. A study carried out by research organisation, the Resolution Foundation, found men born between 1981 and 2000 could be earning less due […]
When looking for a short term credit solution to an unexpected financial emergency, a small loan from a direct lender could be the most convenient option. Small loans, also known as personal loans, are a […]
Santander have been criticised recently for telling landlords to raise rents by “as much as can be reasonably achieved”. The clause in buy to let mortgages has been in place since 2011, but has only […]
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.25% until 2019. A poll carried out by News Agency, Reuters, found that 66 out of 67 economists believe interest […]
Lloyds bank has been targeted in a recent cyber attack. No accounts were hacked or compromised in the attack, but many of the bank’s 6million customers experienced difficulty accessing and managing their accounts. The banking […]
HSBC are set to close a further 62 branches this year, on top of the 55 already planned for closure. Around 180 jobs are set to be at risk, and 204 IT jobs could potentially […]
Taking out a payday loan can help cover the cost of any financial emergencies until pay day. Anyone can apply for a payday loan, and funds can be in the account in under an hour if approved. […]
Applying for a payday loan can be a relatively simple, straightforward process. However all the payday loan jargon can make the process seem a little daunting. What’s the difference between a short term loan and a payday […]