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Government To Ban Unsolicited Pensions Calls
Following pressure from numerous groups, the government will ban cold calls relating to pensions as of this summer.
Why You Should Remortgage Sooner Rather Than Later
With interest rates set to rise, now could be the best time to take out a new mortgage.
Pension Contributions Set To Rise
Millions of British workers will see their automatic pension contributions increase from April this year.
The Deadline for Old £10 Notes is Approaching
If you have any old paper £10 notes, you should think about getting rid of them as soon as possible...
Can You Spot Financial Scams?
After just 9% of people were able to identify scam texts and emails, an official campaign has been launched to help people spot foul play.
Millions of Pounds to Go Unclaimed This Christmas
A large amount of cash gifts could be forgotten about this Christmas, as millions of cheques may go uncashed.
Will Rules Could Be Relaxed
To cater for the digital age, electronic wills could be made acceptable to make the process more accessible, but just how wise is it to simplify the process?
Over 50% of UK Customers Are Missing Better Mortgage Choices
A large number of customers in the UK do not realise that a wider range of mortgage product choices are available from mortgage brokers.
UK GDP Rises By 0.4%
The UK economy experienced a higher than expected growth in Q3 of 2017.
UK Inflation Climbs to 3% in September
The Consumer Prices Index has reached the highest rate in over 5 years.
Shops Will Accept The Old Pound Coin After October 15th
The old one pound coin will no longer be legal tender as of October 15th, but many shops will continue to accept them past the cut off date.
The New £10 Note - Everything You Need To Know
The new £10 note entered circulation earlier this month and there’s a few things you should know about the latest polymer banknote…
Inflation Rates Experience Unexpected Rise
The UK inflation rate rose another 0.3% from July to August—the joint highest it's been in 5 years.
The Pound On Course For Parity With The Euro
The value of the pound has fallen so low that soon it could be worth just one euro.
Rare £5 Notes May Be Worth Thousands of Pounds
There could be more in your wallet than you think...
Checking Your State Pension
Many are being advised to check their state pension forecast in advance, in order to avoid disappointment and give themselves time to prepare.
The End of Cash?
With card transactions now overtaking cash purchases, are we seeing the decline of cash altogether?
The Pound Drops After Hung Parliament Result
The value of the pound continues to fall as the UK economy is uncertain after the general election.
What Does A Hung Parliament Mean For Your Finances?
An unexpected result in the General Election has left uncertainty surrounding key policies, particularly involving personal finance.
Personal Finance and The 2017 General Election
As the date for the General election approaches, we take a look at what Labour and the Conservatives have included in their manifestos regarding personal finance.