Despite high-profile campaigns ID theft is still a massive problem, as Mike Collins discovers Britons remain worryingly unaware of how to protect themselves from ID thieves, despite high-profile campaigning by the Government and financial institutions, according to research undertaken by MyCallcredit.
Its research reveals that more than 35 million Britons are concerned about having their identity […]

A new Internet service will launch on Monday giving mortgage borrowers the opportunity to put their business up for auction. Paula John reports

Shoppers spent nearly £5 billion online in the run up to Christmas. Andrew Partridge reportsOnline shopping activity increased by 50% in November and December as shoppers spent a massive £4.98 billion over the Internet compared to the £3.33 billion they spent in the same period in 2004, according to research from Interactive Media in Retail […]

Nearly half of the UK population have experienced money worries resulting in symptoms such as stress, nausea, a lack of appetite and poor sleep. Pauline McCallion reports

Consumers of legal services will be given guidance on how to secure the deal, and the legal firm, that’s best for them. Before deciding where to spend their money, consumers are being advised to ask 7 simple questions:
What will the legal adviser do for me?; How much will this legal adviser cost me compared with […]

An estimated 9.8 million households are connected to the Internet via Broadband, and at least 1 million consumers signed up to Broadband in the first three months of 2005 ?nearly all of whom will now have a contract coming up for renewal.
As suppliers have developed and improved packages to the point where speeds have trebled […]

Money worries are a significant cause of worry, anxiety and stress according to GP and mental health expert, Dr Roger Henderson, who has published a paper identifying the condition Money Sickness Syndrome (MSS), in conjunction with financial services company AXA.
Almost half (43%) of the UK adult population is affected by money worries and have experienced […]

Confidence in the housing market is back with a 100% increase in activity levels in the capital in December from 12 months ago, according to figures from Haart estate agents. And average house prices in London increased by 1% over December. The average price of property in London is now £233,317 up from £230,852 in […]