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Press release | Renovation Nation
With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, money.co.uk reveals new research.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: StepChange household debt warning
StepChange has revealed the extent of debt that UK households are experiencing as a result of Covid-19. Money.co.uk comments on these concerns.
Read MoreTips for employers on returning to work post-lockdown
Following the coronavirus lockdown, we are starting to gradually head back to normality, with many employees are set to start returning to work from the 15th of June. Money.co.uk has offered tips for employers on how to do so safely and effectively.
Read MoreGuide for employees returning to work (press centre)
Across the country offices and workplaces that have been closed for months are slowly starting to re-open their doors and welcome back employees following the Covid-19 lockdown. Money.co.uk has provided guidance for employees going back.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comment: UK Finance household review
UK Finance Household Review is reflecting on turbulent start to the first 3 months of the year- money.co.uk comments on these findings
Read Moremoney.co.uk Comments: Dealing with financial anxiety during a pandemic
Coronavirus has caused many of us increased money worries due to a reduction in income and job security concerns. money.co.uk comments on financial anxiety and gives tips on how to cope with it during a pandemic.
Read MoreMoney.co.uk: Financial guidance on retirement
COVID-19 has created turmoil in global financial markets, hitting many people’s pension pots. Money.co.uk comments on this concern and gives guidance for those thinking about retirement
Read MoreRevealed: The UK's post-lockdown priorities revealed
As lockdown measures start to ease, the money.co.uk is looking ahead to reveal the first things Brits will do when the restrictions on day-to-day life are fully lifted.
Read MoreThe cost of taking a mortgage payment extension holiday revealed
Millions of homeowners have taken advantage of the government's mortgage holiday scheme, money.co.uk reveals the long term costs of taking a mortgage payment holiday
Read MorePress Release | ONE IN TEN COUPLES ARE PLANNING FOR A JANUARY PATTER OF TINY FEET
One in 10 UK couples say lockdown has led them to plan a new baby, a national study* has revealed. Those most likely to plan for a lockdown baby live in London (18%), the North-east (18%) and Yorkshire & The Humber (14%), according to research by financial comparison experts money.co.uk.
Read MoreBrits feel blue about post-lockdown travel
The reality of coronavirus has meant that for many in the UK, upcoming holiday plans have been postponed or cancelled entirely. New figures show that 85% are concerned about fear, anxiety and worries about safety.
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2020 Key Worker Nation Report
The 2020 Key Worker Nation report reveals the most popular key worker roles in the UK.
Read MoreStaying home helps the nation save £396 since the start of lockdown
With much of the country officially closed for business, stay home Brits have used the nationwide lockdown to save on average £396 in the last six weeks. Money.co.uk reveals full data and comments further.
Read MoreBan on credit card use for gambling
As the Gambling Commission announces a new ban (due to come into effect in April 2020) on using credit cards for gambling, money.co.uk comments
Read MoreMoney.co.uk comment on the debt holiday scheme
Money.co.uk's comments on the debt holiday scheme - updated following confirmation by FCA of measures being approved
Read MoreDebenhams administration comment
With the effects of coronavirus hitting the high street ,money.co.uk comments on the collapse of Debenhams
Read MoreMoney saving tips on a reduced salary
Workers across the country have found their pockets hit by the coronavirus crisis. Money.co.uk has provided tips on how you can save money and manage your budget with less cash coming in.
Read MoreNational Price Hike Day | The UK just got £4 billion more expensive
It is National Price Hike Day in the UK on April 1st - and the cost of living is set to spiral upwards by £1581 this year for every UK household, as Brits are set to be hit with a raft of inflation.
Read MoreNational Price Hike Day 2019 - report from money.co.uk
As household bills are set to increase on 01/04/2020, money.co.uk unveils its annual National Price Hike Day Report. Read on for more
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Coronavirus: Working from home
Working from home has quickly become a new reality for many office-based workers in the UK. In this new climate it's useful to know what rights you are entitled to as a home worker and what impact the COVID-19 outbreak will have on your finances.
Read MoreFCO advises against all foreign travel
As the Foreign and Commonwealth Office changes its advice to recommend against all but essential travel abroad, money.co.uk comments on how that impacts on travel insurance.
Read MoreNew study by money.co.uk reveals that saving the planet costs you an extra £2,000 a year
New research from money.co.uk reveals that saving the planet costs you an extra £2,000 a year - read on for more information
Read MoreWhat to do if you are affected by Trump's travel ban on Europe
As America closes its doors to travellers from 26 European countries to slow the spread of coronavirus, money.co.uk comments:
Read Moremoney.co.uk comment: failure of Flybe and what protections travellers have
As the coronavirus claims its first profile Uk business casualty, our personal finance expert shares his thoughts on what protections travellers need to check for to recoup their cash.
Read MoreMoney.co.uk comment on sick pay rights during coronavirus
Money.co.uk comment detailing employee rights during the coronavirus outbreak
Read MoreNew deals on Balance Transfer Credit Cards from Barclaycard and Sainsbury's bank
Both Barclaycard and Sainsbury's Bank have launched new deals to attract Balance Transfer customers as the time for moving debts around reaches its peak.
Read MoreExclusive comparison site deal from HSBC on money.co.uk
HSBC is offering a comparison site exclusive cashback deal to new customers through money.co.uk and Uswitch, read on for more details.
Read MoreAs Storm Ciara batters Britain, money.co.uk offers tips on what to do if your property is damaged
As Storm Ciara batters Britain, money.co.uk offers tips on what to do if your property is damaged, read on for more information on home insurance claims.
Read MoreConsumer rights after British Airways cancels flights to China
As British Airways suspends its flights to China following Foreign Office advice to avoid all but essential travel to China, money.co.uk outlines your rights.
Read MoreLiving their best life - millennials have already been on twice as many dream holidays as their parents
Research from money.co.uk reveals that Millennials (aged 24-39) and Generation Z (aged 16-23) adults have been on almost twice as many dream holidays as their parents (over age 50).
Read MoreCompetitive mortgage market could see rates go even lower- money.co.uk comment on this
The financial markets claim there is a 62 per cent chance that the Bank of England will cut the base rate at the end of January 2020 to 0.5 per cent- money.co.uk comment
Read MoreTips of taking control of your finances in 2020
money.co.uk personal finance expert offers tips on the biggest financial win for 2020 - making and sticking to a budget.
Read MoreMoney.co.uk comment on new rules for overdrafts
As the FCA reveals its new rules for overdrafts, money.co.uk comments on how they will benefit people across the UK.
Read MoreOver half of UK adults will head into 2020 with a personal debt of up to £100,000
More than half of the UK adult population (almost 27 million), will head into 2020 in debt, with almost five million** owing over £10,000 in loans and credit, according to a poll conducted by money.co.uk.
Read MoreMaking extra money in January to pay off debts - money.co.uk comment
The key to managing your money to pay off debts is focus - a 2020 money management vision for 2020.
Read MoreBrits set to spend £33.3 BILLION on gifts this Christmas
New research and interactive budgeting calculator from money.co.uk reveals the true cost of UK Christmas gifting
Read MoreTech-ing the mick; less than a third of the most sought after gadgets discounted on Black Friday
Less than a third of the UK's most sought after tech products of 2019 have been discounted by three major retailers this Black Friday, research by Money.co.uk reveals all.
Read MoreBlack Friday shopping tips and an explanation of your refund rights as a consumer
Black Friday offers thousands of amazing and tempting deals in the shops and online, money management is crucial if you want to avoid waking up with a financial hangover. Follow these tips to keep control of your money.
Read MoreMothercare announces plans to appoint administrators for UK business
Advice for staff and customers as Mothercare announces plans to appoint administrators
Read MoreSwitching current accounts - how to do it and what the benefits are
New tips released as switching current accounts continues to grow in popularity
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: one in six travel insurers don't offer cover if airlines and holiday companies go bust
One in six travel insurers don't offer cover if airlines and holiday companies go bust, read on to see money.co.uk personal finance expert's views.
Read MoreSaving to protect against loss of earnings
As it's revealed that nearly half of working private renters could not afford their rent for more than a month if they lost their job, money.co.uk advises consumers on saving to protect themselves against loss of earnings
Read MoreSpending on credit cards overtakes cash
As spending on credit cards overtakes cash for the first time, money.co.uk advises consumers on the potential issues caused by contactless and credit card payments
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Heathrow drone disruption
As environmental groups look to disrupt flights at the UK's busiest airport, money.co.uk advises consumers on their rights if their flights are delayed or cancelled.
Read MoreHSBC Advance Bank Account exclusive deal with money.co.uk and Uswitch
HSBC is offering an exclusive deal to customers of money.co.uk and Uswitch: customers* who switch their main account to an HSBC Advance Bank Account through either platform will receive £175 cashback for switching.
Read MoreHomeowners on standard mortgages are paying up to £3,500 too much
One in five mortgage customers are paying through the nose for sitting on their lender's standard variable rates.
Read MoreStudents lose £32 million in rental deposits when they move out
With four out of five student tenants not signing a photo inventory, read on to find out why they are losing their money and what they can do about it.
Read MoreNatwest and RBS website outages
Natwest and RBS are again experiencing outages on their websites - less than a day after fixing similar issues on their sites.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Ryanair strikes to go ahead.co.uk comments: the aftermath of the British Airways strikes
Ryanair has lost a High Court bid to prevent strikes by its pilots on 22 and 23 August.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: pound rallies just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend
The pound has received a boost from reports of renewed efforts to avert a no-deal Brexit — just in time for holidaymakers heading abroad for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Gatwick flight suspension and consumer compensation
An issue with the air traffic control system has resulted in flights being suspended at Britain's second busiest airport.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: summer of airport and airline strikes
With threats of strikes at Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as by staff at Easyjet, Ryanair and British Airways, Brits face a summer of travel chaos.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Boardmasters music festival cancelled at short notice
Boardmasters — Cornwall's biggest festival — has been cancelled with just a few days' notice due to a severe weather forecast.
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: water bills set to be cut by £50 over five years
Water bills in England and Wales are set to fall by an average of £50 between 2020 and 2025, under plans published by the industry regulator. Ofwat said firms would also have to invest an additional £6m each day in improving services for customers.
Read MoreShoppers could face cashier carnage from the 5th October
Forgetful shoppers could face a bill of £100 million between now and Christmas if they don't 'bring a bag'.
Read More£50 fine will not stop one in five drivers smoking in their vehicle
61% of drivers admit they smoke with passengers on board, this affects over 300,000 children under four.
Read MoreAverage UK council tax bill up by 3.1% — do you have to suck it up?
With up to £5,539 up for grabs you should read on...
Read Moremoney.co.uk comments: Treasury confirms new Innovative Finance ISA
Hannah Maundrell, Editor in Chief at money.co.uk, comments on the 2015 Summer Budget announcement that a new Innovative Finance ISA will be introduced in April 2016.
Read MoreDVLA surrenders to industry pleas for online code extension to 21 days
Following 10 July 2015 announcement by the DVLA that the validity of the online code required to 'share driving licence' details with car hire companies has been extended from just 72 hours to 21 days, Hannah Maundrell, Editor in Chief of money.co.uk, comments.
Read MoreAlmost one in ten consumers pay council tax bills on credit cards
Consumers paying their council tax bills on credit cards are stung with an average surcharge of £30.
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