Commission warns gambling firms that the pace of change to protect consumers has been...
The gambling regulator has challenged the biggest gambling firms in Britain to raise - and speed up - their game in keeping customers safe from gambling-related harm and creating a market that the public can trust.
The Gambling Commission has warned that...
Interest Rate Fears Diminish As Inflation Holds Steady
The prospect of a further interest rate rise diminished with the news that inflation held steady in October.
The Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation was unchanged at 3 per cent – wrong-footing city economists who predicted a 0.1 per...
IT’S A SCAM!
There is a new scam being broadcast via WhatsApp claiming that if you click a link within the message that you will be entiltled to a £250 voucher, which can be used at a Tesco, Asda or at a...
Fatty Five Pound Notes
The new five pound note, you either love it or hate it. While a lot of us first marveled over the shiny paper that looked almost as if it were indestructible, a lot of the public ridiculed it. Many...
Are the UK’s Asian Immigrants Being Exploited?
Evidence Looks at Overseas Money Transfers
Statistics released by the World Bank suggest that over £23 billion is sent out of the UK as remittances each year through both formal and informal channels, and an increase in immigrants from financially...
Get holidays for less
Find out how to cut costs on your travel, currency and insurance cover
We all want to pay less, without sacrificing our fun in the sun (or snow, or city streets). Find out how to cut costs on your travel,...
Benefits you can claim when pregnant
You could be eligible for a grant to buy baby things if you're on a low income
Having a baby can be expensive. But if you’re on a low income there are benefits available. You could be eligible for a...
Mortgages – a beginner’s guide
Looking to buy your first home? Get to grips with how mortgages work
Taking out a mortgage is a big financial commitment so it’s important to know what you’re doing and how mortgages work. You must also be sure that...
Sharia-compliant savings
When might a Sharia compliant account be for you?
Sharia-compliant accounts provide the same day-to-day banking services as mainstream current accounts. However, they don’t give you a return on your money or offer overdraft facilities as the principle of paying...
What happens if you don’t leave a will
Why you shouldn’t die without a will
If you don’t have a will when you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes. This can mean they pass to someone...
