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Web economy contributes 8.3% towards overall UK economy

20/03/2012
Online commerce within the UK is predicted to grow at a faster rate than in the United States and China, according to researchers at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Categories: Shopping, Finance, Technology, Internet, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
Wi-Fi connectivity set for London Underground

15/03/2012
From July 2012 London Underground passengers will be able to connect to Wi-Fi internet at ticket offices, escalators and platforms. Categories: Telephones & Mobiles, Technology, Travel, Internet, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
Brits call on the Government to axe VAT on utility bills

06/03/2012
An overwhelming 98 per cent of UK consumers surveyed urged the Government to consider axing VAT paid on household energy bills, according to new research. Categories: Energy Saving, Home Utilities, Finance, Home
Join us on Facebook for an exclusive 20% discount and your chance to win £100!

27/02/2012
Our Facebook page is the perfect place to get to know like-minded savers and find out about the latest consumer news, money saving tips and special offers. Categories: Savings & Banking, Finance
Scottish pensioners need "£111 a week more" to feel comfortable

27/02/2012
Recent research from a pensions firm found Scottish pensioners believed they needed £111 a week just to feel financially comfortable. Categories: Savings & Banking, Loans & Debt, Finance
UK Credit card debt and fraud levels declining

13/02/2012
The amount of outstanding credit card debt accrued now accounts for less than four per cent of the total figure borrowed by UK consumers, according to industry watchdog, the UK Cards Association. Categories: Credit Cards, Savings & Banking, Loans & Debt, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
Less consumers switching banks in spite of increased competition

06/02/2012
The number of customers switching their bank accounts over the last year has fallen dramatically in spite of government efforts to increase competition between banks. Categories: Savings & Banking
Britons choosing to dip into savings to pay off personal debts

01/02/2012
An increasing number of British consumers are choosing to snub credit cards in favour of paying off personal debts with life savings. Categories: Credit Cards, Savings & Banking, Loans & Debt, Prepaid Cards, Prepaid Mastercard
Consumers keen to explore digital banking services

16/01/2012
UK consumers would be willing to adopt digital banking services with their banks, according to a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Categories: Savings & Banking, Finance, Technology
6% of employees find pension schemes 'straightforward'

12/01/2012
Just six per cent of employees feel pension schemes are ‘straightforward’, according to research by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). Categories: Savings & Banking, Finance