A shock jump in inflation last month has sparked fears that Britain could face a cost of living crisis as the impact of the recession hits people hard in their pockets. With further mass job cuts on the cards as the Government’s furloughing scheme comes to an end in the autumn, higher prices for products … Read more
A third of all new cars sold globally will be electric by the end of this decade as petrol and diesel vehicles ‘likely reached their sales peak’ during the pandemic, according to a new industry report. Deloitte says some 31.1million plug-in vehicles will be bought annually worldwide by the year 2030, with the shift in consumer sentiment … Read more
‘Boyce, with the buzzer ball… and, he misses…’ that’s a frequent sentence in my head in recent weeks, as I take my basketball down to a local court and play solo, as part of my commitment in lockdown to keep moving. The nudge to purchase a ball, walk five minutes to the hoops in my … Read more
Money-saving app Snoop launches early in attempt to help consumers cut costs during coronavirus squeeze By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 17 April 2020 Money-saving app Snoop launched yesterday, earlier than expected in an attempt to help consumers cut costs in the coronavirus squeeze. … Read more
This morning, the Financial Conduct Authority announced proposals to try and help people struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus. The proposals are subject to a quick-fire consultation and could come into force next Thursday. Banks have already brought in some measures themselves, but the FCA proposals seek to ensure that customers of … Read more
Which? is warning that urgent action is needed to protect travellers who face losing large sums of money amid a breakdown of the travel protections system. The consumer champion says it has been inundated with messages and requests for help from people who face losing thousands of pounds, with some airlines and package travel providers … Read more
Shoppers are more concerned about biscuits and sandwiches being high in sugar than salt or fat, scientists find University of Nottingham conducted a survey of 858 shoppers using food labels Respondents were most put off by biscuits and sandwiches high in sugar Too much sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay or diabetes Team said … Read more