Research from Unbiased.co.uk reveals that the number of consumers demanding independent financial advice on investment and offshore holdings rose dramatically during the third quarter of 2007. 
Over 33,000 consumers requested independent financial advice on savings and investments from July to September, an increase of 17% on the previous quarter and by over 5,600 requests on the […]

When English people move abroad, almost half (46%) miss traditional dishes such as bangers and mash and black pudding, and more than a third (37%) miss their favourite TV programmes, according to a major new survey of expats by BUPA International.

But surprisingly, in spite of craving familiar foods and TV programmes, the majority of English […]

British women aged 40+ are more in control of their finances than ever before, according to a new survey by Icesave, the online savings account provider.

The survey found that a third (37%) of 40+ women are the chief income earner in the household.  They also have a traditional pension (70%), an Isa (60%), life assurance […]

Almost two thirds (63%) of people will trust a financial adviser if they come recommended by friends and family, according to Birmingham Midshires.

Government regulation also featured highly, with 44 per cent of people stating that statutory regulation would give them peace of mind. The third most important consideration was the years of experience an adviser […]

Consumer confidence is crumbling as the reality of the credit crunch starts to bite, according to a report from uSwitch.com.
Shock waves from the fall-out of the Northern Rock crisis, interest rate uncertainty and the slowdown in property prices have left 35% of people concerned about the impact Britain’s current economic situation could have on their […]

Credit report provider Callcredit is counselling customers about the risks of failing to protect their identity when shopping online.
With more than 27 million people expected to buy over the internet this Christmas - a 7 million increase on last year - shoppers are expected to spend a record-breaking £14bn on their online Christmas shopping, making […]

Changes to the cheque clearing process this week will provide certainty and increased transparency, according to the UK payments association, APACS.
The changes, which will come into effect on Friday 30 November, are known as 2-4-6 and will apply to all cheques paid in to major banks and building societies. APACS has outlined two main benefits […]

Finances will be stretched this Christmas for 1 in 10 people who can’t afford to buy presents this year, according to research released today.
CPP, an organisation that provides card and identity protection to consumers, has compiled a top 10 list of factors that make Christmas more stressful, according to consumers.
Top of the list was spending […]