Brits buying on impulse are struggling to fulfil bills, rent and mortgage payments at the end of the month because they are being left short of cash. Research from Santander suggests that extra food, gadgets and toiletries are costing us at the end of the month.
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Comparison site uSwitch.com has hit out at moves to increase the cost of a first class stamp from 46p to 60p and a second class stamp from 36p to 50p from next month, saying that the hike will dent consumer confidence further.
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With the Budget announcement filling a number of people with worry, we look to see how you can save cash in the short term and ultimately plan for the long term. Understanding your budget can lead to better money management and have a huge positive impact on your financial lifestyle.
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Over half of Brits are feeling less confident following Wednesday's Budget announcement. Despite an increase in personal allowance, many believe that more should have been done to tackle the country's unemployment problems.
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George Osborne has announced the UK Budget, some of which may benefit low to medium income earners. The biggest changes were expected by many, such as an increase to personal allowance, and will go some way towards offsetting the continuous rising cost of living.
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Research released today suggests that many are becoming their own Chancellor and going extra lengths to see their household budget stretch further. Austerity measures across the UK include cutting back to 'own' brand food and going cold throughout winter.
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Rising unemployment, high inflation and spiraling cost of living are going to push Britain into a personal debt crisis, a charity warns. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) say last week's Budget contained some worrying figures.
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Cash-strapped Brits will be making cutbacks this Christmas, according to new research by The Co-operative Bank. Nearly three quarters of people (70 per cent) will be tightening their purse strings, with parties and nights out being the first area to face the chop.
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