Last week i highlighted how British government ministers are finally beginning to advice the UK populace to deal with their debt but nothing will happen unless families and individual take up the ‘fight’. According to CreditAction UK the average household debt in the UK is ~ £8,042 (excluding mortgages). This figure increases to £15,466 if [...]
Where Were You On 9/11?
September 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the bombing of the Twin-Towers in New York where the lives of thousands were brought to an untimely end and lives of millions more were changed forever due to the callous actions of Al-Qaeda terrorists. The effects of the tragedy are still so real, the wounds are still so [...]
ISA for children – £9000 Fees for Students
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It was announced today that universities in England will be able to charge tuition fees of up to £9,000 per year, as the government transfers much of the cost of courses from the state to students. Fees, which are currently just over £3000, will rise to £6,000 – with an upper tier of £9,000 – [...]
The 'Needy' Spend More On Gifts
December 10, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A disturbing trend seems to be developing when it comes to giving Christmas gifts in the UK. In a recent poll for AOL Shopping, it is suggested that the poorer the parent, the greater the proportion of income spent on children’s Christmas presents. According to the study, those earning less than £100 a week expect to [...]
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