Finance - April 2010
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Britain Faces ‘Four-Legged’ Obesity Epidemic

Obesity levels amongst pets are approaching the same problematic proportions as for people in the UK according new research from Sainsbury’s Finance. The research conducted amongst vets has found that almost four in ten animals seen by vets are overweight, whereas Government studies suggest that more than half of all British adults are overweight. (more…)




Budget Action On Basic Bank Accounts Desperately Needed

Almost two million people still don’t have access to a current account

Despite claims by the banks that ‘everybody can have a bank account’, many consumers complain they are unable to get any account facility (More...)




Equifax Puts Statutory Credit Report Online

Credit reference agency first to make £2 Statutory Credit Report accessible online as Department for Business Innovation & Skills announces measures to improve people’s access to credit files (more…)




Grandparents as influential as professional advisers on separation issues

New guide helps them to make sure their grandchildren are provided for.

Couples with children whose relationships are breaking up are as likely to discuss separation issues with their parents as they are with professional advisers, including solicitors. (more…)




Half A Million British Pensioners Abroad Hit By Double Blow Of ECJ Ruling Against Inflation Linked Pensions And Currency Fluctuation

• Over 1,000,000 Brits live abroad and claim state pension

• Average pensioner abroad also wastes £300 a year in bank charges

• Tips for expat pensioners from currency experts HiFX (more…)




New low cost pension to help millions save for retirement

The Government today set out the expected charges for NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), which will give millions of people the opportunity to save to meet their aspirations for their retirement. (more…)

  





 
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