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Motorists Resort To Desperate Measure In Fuel Fight With petrol and diesel prices putting a strain on many British drivers' pockets, Saga has claimed that large numbers of motorists are going to extreme lengths in an effort to try and make their fuel go further. Inflation Spike Preventing Interest Drop The Bank of England will be more able to reduce interest rates once the "spike" of inflation has passed, it has been claimed. Credit Crunch Still Affecting Personal Finances The effects of the credit crunch are still having an effect on people's personal finances and the country's economy has not yet returned to its normal state, it has been claimed. Consumers Move Away From Uncapped Tariffs With the latest round of energy hikes are released, people are rushing to get themselves themselves on fixed-price tariffs to dampen the effect of the savage cost rises, according to the Fair Investment Company. Middle Britain Lifestyle Not Possible For Many Despite perceptions of belonging to the middle classes, many consumers fall way short of the amount of income necessary to truly belong in Middle Britain, Axa has suggested. Britons Spending Millions Replacing Lost Passports Britons may be wasting as much as 389 million pounds replacing lost or stolen passports while on holiday, financial services firm Halifax has suggested. Bank Maintains Rate At Five Per Cent The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has announced its decision to hold the base rate of interest at an even five per cent. Consumers Worried Rising Costs Will Fuel Rising Inflation A new countrywide consumer poll carried out by Lloyds TSB has indicated that concerns about food, fuel and energy costs are driving expectations of high inflation in the year to come. Statistics Show Brits Resting On Unstable Savings Many UK consumers would face considerable financial difficulty if they were forced to turn to their savings for economic sustenance, it has been suggested. Research Reveals Fees On Fixed Rate Deals Are Rising People should be careful not to automatically select the first cheap mortgage deal that comes along as the cost of fixed-rate products rises, a new study reveals. UK Cash Habits Revealed Cash transactions now account for only 29 per cent of all spending that takes place around the UK, according to a new report assessing the way the nation pays. People 'Believe Inflation Outstrips Government Figures' Britons are increasingly struggling with inflationary pressures, new research shows. Consumers 'Have Financial Concerns' A significant number of Britons are worried about the country's economic prospects, new research shows. Financial Decisions 'Split Between Parents' Men and women tend to have a fairly equal say in how money is spent within the family home, a new study indicates. Drivers 'Should Look To Cut Insurance Costs' Motorists should take steps to reduce unnecessary pressure on their finances, it has been claimed. 'Important' For People To Be Financially Savvy While Valentine's Day is often a time for flowers, chocolate and all other things romantic, consumers should be cautious of the financial pressures they may come under should a relationship turn sour. Parents 'Cutting Back On Family Spending' Families are beginning to feel the impact of a slowdown in the economy with a new survey finding that parents are cutting back on the amount they spend on their children. Good Financial Management 'Can Help Control Debts' Although the past few days have seen the country gripped in the throngs of love, the majority of Britons would prefer their partner to be careful with managing money, a new study indicates. Homeowners Have 'Fallen For' Open Plan Living Millions of Britons are looking to create open-plan living within their homes, according to new figures. Damage To Property Can Be 'Costly Inconvenience' Turbulent weather may not only damage consumers' homes but also impair their finances, new figures indicate. People 'Need Proactive Approach' To Financial Future Millions of Britons could find themselves coming under financial pressure in later life, new research indicates. Mobile Users 'Need To Be Aware' Of Tariffs Mobile phone bills could be placing consumers under increased financial pressure, new figures suggest. MPC Holds Interest Rates The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has chosen to maintain the base rate of interest, it has emerged. Brits 'Warned About Missing Bill Payments' Millions of Britons are under financial pressure, new research indicates. Borrowers 'Need To Plan Ahead' The availability of loans and other types of borrowing may be set to diminish, a new Bank of England report shows. Impact Of Credit Crunch 'Extending Beyond The Vulnerable' Prospective first-time buyers are putting themselves under more financial pressure in an attempt to get on to the housing market, new research indicates. Consumers 'Need To Take Steps To Avoid Spiral Of Debt' Britons need to get into the habit of safeguarding their financial future, one industry expert has suggested. Consumers Playing 'Russian Roulette' By Not Getting Insurance Surging living costs may be placing many people under financial pressure in later life, new research indicates. Spending Concerns 'Are High' Many consumers are putting themselves under unnecessary financial strain this winter, new research shows. Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has chosen to lower interest rates for the remainder of December, it has emerged. Drop In Financial Confidence Noted The country's financial optimism has fallen dramatically, new figures show. Shropshire Residents 'Under Financial Pressure' People living in Shropshire are increasingly struggling to manage their finances, new figures show. More Women 'Taking Financial Control' The roles men and women take, in terms of control over household finances, are changing, a new study indicates. Britons 'Wary' About Financial Future The country's financial optimism has hit a record low, new research shows. Financial Education Needed 'More Than Ever' More needs to be done to improve the nation's financial knowledge, it has been suggested. Homeowners 'Need To Protect Home Against The Cold' With the winter season beginning to set in, homeowners need to take sufficient steps to protect their property against the inclement conditions, it has been claimed. More Brits Have Financial 'Awareness' Young professionals are becoming more conscious of the need to be sensible with their finances, an industry expert has suggested. Talking About Money Has 'Many Benefits' Many Britons are unwilling to talk about their finances, new figures show. People 'Becoming Financially aware' Britons are becoming more responsible when it comes to managing their finances, an industry expert has asserted. Those Struggling With Debt 'Reveal Tell Tale Signs' Problems in managing money can often contribute towards many people performing poorly in the workplace, it has been suggested. Young Britons 'Need Better Financial Education' Young people need better education if they are to become financially responsible in later life, an industry expert has declared. Bank Of England Maintains Base Rate The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to keep interest rates consistent for this month, it has emerged. Many People 'Struggling' With Finances Money management difficulties are becoming evermore prevalent for a number of Britons, it has been suggested. Consumers 'Need To Monitor Finances' During Christmas More people could be due to come under financial pressure over Christmas, a new study suggests. Borrowers 'Misleading Financial Institutions' Increasing numbers of borrowers are shooting themselves in the foot by misleading banks about their financial situation, it has emerged. Students 'Struggling With Debt' Students are increasingly developing difficulties in handling their money, new research shows. Welsh Children 'On Track For Education In Money Management' Schoolchildren in Wales are set to receive guidance on handling their finances from next year, it has been revealed. Rise Recorded In Home And Motor Insurance Costs Homeowners and motorists alike may be due to come under more difficulty in handling their money, it has been suggested. Car Insurance Costs 'May Rise' Motorists could be set to see the financial pressures that having a vehicle entails increasing over the coming months, it has been suggested. 'Concerning' Number Of Parents Sacrificing Financial Future Parents could well be heaping financial pressure upon themselves in an attempt to fund their child's private education, new figures show. People Need To Be 'Tax Savvy' With Their Finances Consumers across the country could be placing unnecessary financial burdens upon themselves and their family by not taking full advantage of the tax breaks available to them, it has been suggested. Mobile Bills Could Cause 'Unpleasant Shock' For Tourists With Britain seeing a wave of unseasonable weather over what is alleged to have been the summer months, it is perhaps unsurprising that an increasing number of Britons are looking to take a foreign holiday this autumn in the search for some sun. Brits Look To Treat Themselves After Reaching 'Financial Targets' Upon completing their financial goals, the majority of Britons will not give something back to society, new statistics show. Potential Job Switchers Advised To Take Financial Caution Those wishing to switch careers could be well advised to take stock of how such a move may impact on their finances, new figures reveal. Football Fans 'Up Against It' Consumers are discovering "life is getting tougher" when it comes to managing their finances, figures from Virgin Money have revealed. UK Pension Gap 'Widens' The "confidence crisis" surrounding the British pensions sector is deepening, it has emerged. Financial Freedom Not Reached Until Mid 50's Britons are not obtaining financial freedom until they get into their mid-50s, new research has indicated. Unwise Student Spending Can Leave Brits With 'Debt Mountain' With students receiving their A-level results today, the thousands of young people who are set to head to university are being warned that a lack of financial planning could leave them with debt problems later on in life. First Time Buyers 'Look To Family For Mortgage Help' More first-time buyers are looking to their loved ones for help when purchasing a property, new figures reveal. Borrowers Should be 'Wary' of Using Store Cards Opting to use store finance cards is an uncompetitive form of borrowing, an industry expert has warned. House Price Growth Falls Property prices continued to rise over the course of last month despite reports that the market is stablising, it has been revealed. Young People 'Lose Stigma Of Going Into Debt' An increasing number of young Britons are looking for an "easy" way out of debt problems, figures released this week have indicated. Parents 'Unaware' Of Financial Pressures Of University Parents could be set to face higher than expected pressure on their finances as they underestimate the cost of putting their child through higher education, according to new figures. Level of Property Repossessions 'Increases' An increasing number of Britons are becoming unable to afford the cost of property, new figures have indicated. Consumers Advise to Plan Christmas Spending Although it is still five months away, Britons are being warned that failing to plan their spending over the Christmas period could impact upon their personal financial situation. Borrowers Advised To 'Beware Fixed Rate Cancellation Fees' Homeowners considering taking out a fixed-rate mortgage deal are being advised to take the time to check the full terms and conditions of the product. Britons 'Looking To Further Interest Rate Increases' The majority of Britons are expecting interest rates to rise, a new study indicates. Debt Ridden Brits Reside In Overdrafts A growing number of Britons are constantly in the red, falling into their overdraft at least once every month, according to new research from a price comparison website. Families Borrow Big Despite Economic Pressures Families in Britain "continue to borrow big and spend bigger" despite the fact that economic pressures have grown on them in recent times, new research has revealed. 'Less People' Switching Financial Suppliers Fewer consumers are looking to change utility and personal finance providers, according to the latest figures. Low Minimum Credit Card Payments Lead To Debt Sentence Consumers have been warned by one price comparison website that only paying the minimum amount on a credit card balance each month could lead to an increased "debt sentence". Britons Must 'Learn' To Cut Spending As Interest Rates Predicted To Rise Interest rates are set to go beyond the six per cent barrier by the end of 2007, according to a new survey. Nationwide Finds DIY Could Help House Sales Britons could be rushing to get themselves a home improvement loan following the latest tips from Nationwide about the best ways to sell your home, which reflected the need to have any outstanding do-it-yourself (DIY) work done and dusted. Looking For Love Can Issue 'Shock' To Financial Situation The quest for love could be severely impacting upon single Britons' personal financial situation, a new set of figures reveal. Interest Rates Rises 'Curb Desire To Spend' Britons' desire to save money increased over the course of last month, according to a new set of figures. Parents Face 'Mounting Costs On Nurseries' New mums and dads are spending thousands of pounds on their child's nursery, a new set of figures reveal. Stopping Smoking And Summer Budgeting 'Could Ease Finances' The public smoking ban could help thousands of potential first-time buyers onto the housing ladder, it has been suggested. House Price Growth 'Slowing' Despite house prices across Britain increasing over the last three months, a new study by Nationwide has noted a slowing in the speed of growth. Britons 'Get Carried Away' With Holiday Spending Britons are not giving enough thought to their finances when going away on holiday, new figures indicate. Surging Inflation Impacts Upon Consumer Finances Earlier this week the publication of a new study suggested that the British public is experiencing much greater financial pressure than the government figures indicate. Britons Should Not 'Sit Back' For Energy Price Cuts By not taking full advantage of price discounts offered by utility providers, Britons are potentially losing out on millions of pounds, a new set of figures indicate. UK Has 'Higher Than Average Inflation' Britain is facing some of the highest rises in the cost of living in Europe, according to the publication of new figures. Tourists Face Extortionate Charges Millions of Britons set to go abroad this summer may face financial problems before the implementation of caps on mobile phones costs, a price comparison website has claimed. 'Confidence Curbed' By Interest Rate Rise Last months interest rate rise is beginning to affect consumer confidence, it has been revealed. Switching Supplier 'Can Save Hundreds' The switching of energy suppliers could well save consumers hundreds of pounds, it has been claimed. Consumers 'Predict Base Rate Increase' The majority of consumers believe interest rates are set to increase, the results of a new survey have indicated. Weddings 'Increase Financial Stress' For Guests And Couples According to new figures, Britons could be incurring debt problems by attending weddings.

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