A fifth of children are going behind their parents’ backs and shopping online without parental permission, according to CPP.
And half of those who buy through the internet are using their own parents’ credit cards to make purchases. What’s worse is that it’s costing British parents as a whole £191m a year.
The research reveals that almost […]

A new fund-raising initiative by leading banks and mobile phone operators will enable millions of people to donate to BBC’s Children In Need throughout November without it costing a penny.
The credit crunch is affecting everyone and that includes charities. But during November it is possible to make a donation to the Children In Need appeal […]

Two-thirds of Britons are planning to turn down their heating this winter, according to Energy Helpline.
It reveals the lengths to which UK households are prepared to go to save money on fuel bills, with 57% of those surveyed also planning to put on an extra layer of clothing in an attempt to beat the cold […]

Research from Yorkshire Bank reveals that over three quarters of Brits won’t be hosting a house party this Christmas.
As the cost of living continues to rise, the majority of Brits will try to find ways of saving money during the festive party season.
According to Yorkshire Bank’s survey, the current economic climate is impacting how Brits […]

Research from Birmingham Midshires reveals that 78% of Britons are taking sensible steps to make Christmas more affordable this year.
Christmas budgets have fallen by £102 this year, with Britons expecting to pay out £604 on festivities this year, compared with £706 this time last year. But that doesn’t mean that Christmas will be all doom […]

As the nation’s purse strings tighten, Britons buying new cars have lower emission models at the top of their shopping list, according to research by BMW.
However, it is cost, not climate, which is driving demand for more environmentally friendly cars. Three quarters of those surveyed would buy a lower emission car if it meant lower […]