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The pound in our pocket is shrinking 8% a year
Fool.co.uk's Inflation Index shows that Government figures are wholly unrealistic
News from Motley Fool, Mar 17, 2008
Advisers hold key to platform success, says Defaqto
Providers planning a long-term future in the adviser platform market will need to respond positively to IFAs' requirements to achieve success,
News from Defaqto Ltd, Mar 17, 2008
moneysupermarket.com comments
on the Government's scant regard to savings and mortgage issues in the Budget
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Mar 14, 2008
Evaluating web comparison sites
With moneysupermarket.com and confused.com both claiming to offer the cheapest quotes for motor insurance based on research surveys,
News from Defaqto Ltd, Mar 14, 2008
Four hundred BUPA staff take to the phones for Sport Relief
Four hundred BUPA employees will be donning headsets and costumes to help raise money for Sport Relief,
News from BUPA, Mar 14, 2008
Euro reaches all time high as Brits spend record amount on European holidays
M and S Travel Money has worked out that the amount of money spent by British holidaymakers in Europe last year would be equal to stacking the Eiffel Tower on top of itself nearly 2,000 times.
News from Marks & Spencer Money, Mar 13, 2008
Commenting on expected tax increases for 4x4's in the Budget,
Jennifer Culley, spokesperson for Direct Line, said: "4x4 drivers are expected to be hit again as the Government ploughs on with their environmental drive to incentivise low-emission cars.
News from Direct Line, Mar 13, 2008
Brits fear we're already in a recession
Fool.co.uk examines the nation's fears, concerns and defences in face of a recession
News from Motley Fool, Mar 10, 2008
Defaqto exhibits at Adviser 2008 Exhibition in Glasgow
Defaqto, the independent financial research company,
News from Defaqto Ltd, Mar 7, 2008
moneysupermarket.com comments on the Thoresen Review
Commenting on the Thoresen Review, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Mar 6, 2008
Standard Life Savings and Investment Index reflects further drop in consumer confidence
The Standard Life Savings andamp; Investment Index hit an all time low in January 2008.
News from Standard Life Bank, Mar 3, 2008
Money can buy you love
London men are top romantics. Men spend seven times more on their partners than their cars
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Mar 3, 2008
Ofcom proposes to curb unfair bill charges
Following uSwitch.comand's report that consumers are losing £237 million[1] a year in additional charges on their phone bill,
News from uSwitch, Mar 3, 2008
Widows races ahead with new TV ads
First London 2012 Olympic sponsor TV adverts launched
News from Scottish Widows, Feb 28, 2008
New free directory enquiries service to save consumers £272 million[1]
Five years [2] since free directory enquiry services were replaced by paid-for 118 services, it seems that the tide is turning again.
News from uSwitch, Feb 27, 2008
Young, free and £4billion richer
Tug on the heart strings to loosen the purse strings
News from Motley Fool, Feb 25, 2008
BT scraps customer support charges
From 1st April, BT pledges to scrap charges to its customer and technical support helplines.
News from uSwitch, Feb 25, 2008
moneysupermarket.com comments
on FSCS flaw for people with savings and mortgage with the same provider.
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Feb 20, 2008
Experian launches Autocheck timeline
Experian: the global information services company, has launched a unique new feature
News from Experian, Feb 18, 2008
Free Defaqto report shows how IFAs rate investment providers for service
A new report Investment Service 2008[1] is the third annual investment study from Defaqto into how IFAs rate provider service levels.
News from Defaqto Ltd, Feb 18, 2008
More Defaqto's Aequos Engage licences for Compliance First
Under a move extending the current agreement, Defaqto will provide further licences of Aequos Engage, its product selection and report system, to Compliance First members.
News from Defaqto Ltd, Feb 15, 2008
Rush of romance as spending is set to rise this Valentine's Day
Romantics to splash out over £1 billion on gifts this year, but with an average spend of just £35. It's official: florists are men's saviours for last minute Valentine shopping
News from Alliance & Leicester, Feb 15, 2008
British Valentines say no to gifts
Being careful with money more important to UK adults
News from CreditExpert, Feb 14, 2008
Compare provides consumers with guide to product quality, says Defaqto
Following the concerns from the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) about comparison websites, the spotlight is well and truly focussed on how these sites operate.
News from Defaqto Ltd, Feb 13, 2008
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