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Posted Thu, 02/09/2010 - 17:27 by tmark938

Ofgem to investigate door step utility agents

Ofgem to investigate door step utility agents

Thursday 2nd September 2010

Ofgem, the utility regulator, has today announced an investigation into the sales tactics of doorstep agents representing the likes of Scottish Power, Scottish and Southern Energy, EDF Energy and npower. This investigation has been announced ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 01/09/2010 - 06:51 by tmark938

Toll roads not the answer to UK congestion

Toll roads not the answer to UK congestion

Tuesday 31st August 2010

The environmental group, Campaign for Better Transport, has ridiculed the UK's first major toll road which was introduced to try and alleviate the massive congestion problems in and around Birmingham. The 27 mile stretch of the M6 sees ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 01/09/2010 - 06:50 by tmark938

EDF announces an increase in electricity prices

EDF announces an increase in electricity prices

Tuesday 31st August 2010

In a worrying development for UK consumers, and UK businesses, EDF has today announced an increase in electricity bills which will hit more than 1 million customers. The price increase will come into play in October and see bills increase by ... Full Story>>

Posted Thu, 26/08/2010 - 23:29 by tmark938

Student Loans Company implements interest on student loans

Student Loans Company implements interest on student loans

Thursday 26th August 2010

The Student Loan Company has today announced a restructuring of student loans taken out before 1998 and those taken out in 1998 and beyond. Those who took out loans before 1998 will now pay 4.4% per annum on their outstanding debt and those ... Full Story>>

Posted Thu, 26/08/2010 - 06:34 by tmark938

Wind farms in Scotland could be next growth sector

Wind farms in Scotland could be next growth sector

Wednesday 25th August 2010

A report into the Scottish offshore wind industry has suggested that upwards of 28,000 jobs could be created over the next decade with income of over £7 billion generated. There is no doubt that Scotland is the one area of the UK, both onshore ... Full Story>>

Posted Thu, 26/08/2010 - 06:33 by tmark938

Some luxuries escape the UK recession

Some luxuries escape the UK recession

Wednesday 25th August 2010

A report today suggests that while the recession continues to hit consumers in the pocket there are certain areas of consumer spending which remain ring fenced despite the recession. It would appear that underwear, alcohol, pets and beauty ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 25/08/2010 - 19:00 by tmark938

Will UK consumers ever learn?

Will UK consumers ever learn?

Wednesday 25th August 2010

The revelation that "shopaholics" in the UK have amassed unsecured debts of £24 billion during the latest economic downturn, are as amazing as they are shocking. It seems that more consumers than ever before are literally spending beyond their ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 25/08/2010 - 18:59 by tmark938

Should the government be doing more to protect the lower paid?

Should the government be doing more to protect the lower paid?

Wednesday 25th August 2010

A report out today suggests that the UK government is not doing enough to protect those on low incomes in the UK. However, as the burden of a near £1 trillion government debt continues to hang around the neck of the UK population is there ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 25/08/2010 - 17:44 by tmark938

Pawnbroking back in vogue

Pawnbroking back in vogue

Wednesday 25th August 2010

Pawnbrokers in the UK are this year reporting a massive increase in profitability with the UK's largest pawnbroker, H&T Group, reporting six monthly profits of £14.5 million. While much of the increased profitability in the sector can be ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 25/08/2010 - 17:43 by tmark938

UK consumers amassed £24 billion debt in downtown

UK consumers amassed £24 billion debt in downtown

Wednesday 25th August 2010

A report by the USwitch website has today cast a very different shadow on the UK consumer market to the one which has been hitting the headlines of late. It is reported that UK consumers, narrowed down to "shopaholics", have amassed a massive ... Full Story>>