New research reveals 1 in 6 (17%) Brits say they’ve hidden debt from their partner ahead of Debt Awareness Week 2024. There comes a point in every relationship where butterflies turn into love, nervousness turns into comfort and splitting the bill at dinner...
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Exciting IT Innovations to Watch in 2024
Digital innovation never ends, and the groundbreaking trends that defined 2023 will continue to shape the world around us. With technology evolving at a greater pace than ever before, 2024 already looks to be another exciting year for IT innovation.  For...
Rising costs, declining service: The shrinkflation of the UK’s rail services
Rail fares have been rising year-on-year since 2021. This year will be the third year in a row that prices increase by more than 4.5%. Train cancellations have been getting worse throughout the same period, with 4.94% of all planned trains partially or completely...
UK University Students at high risk of cybersecurity threats- experts warning
A new report reveals the UK has seen an increase in cyberattacks against higher education, particularly associated with students' personal information. Universities in the UK are common targets for cyberattackers, as they are typically associated with research...
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Fraud fears rise due to tightening economic conditions
Business leaders are worried that worsening economic conditions are driving up financial crime and putting vulnerable customers at risk,...
Finance industry leading the way in offering the best benefits for job seekers
Businesses in the Finance sector are offering the best benefits packages to job seekers, a new report has found. The Employee Benefits...
Flexible After Fifty – New report from 50+ Choices Roundtable calls for greater flexible working support for people over 50
The Flexible After Fifty report reveals nearly 75% of over 50s want to have flexibility in their work to achieve a better work-life...
Virgin Money agrees to buy out abrdn and take full ownership of investments joint venture to accelerate future growth
Virgin Money is to purchase abrdn’s 50 per cent stake in their joint venture, Virgin Money Investments, following the successful launches...
Don’t let ISA changes pass you by
The months leading up to the new tax year are often the busiest time for ISA deals, with competitive rates and promotions on offer. But,...
5 essential tips on becoming recession proof as UK economy drops
47% of Brits are heading into 2024 feeling worried about money 30% of Brits avoid checking their bank account due to their bank balance...
Hundreds of thousands of young people leaving school every year without money skillsÂ
Three in four UK teachers think most young people now leave school or college without the money skills they need, according to new...
Amazon ECommerce 108.3 Billion Visits: A Deep Dive into E-Commerce’s Unprecedented Growth 2024
E-commerce continues to redefine the way we shop in the modern age. The world is literally at your fingertips: a handbag, a comic book, a...
Gen X spending equivalent of full State Pension to care for elderly relatives
• One in 10 (11%) of Generation X are financially supporting elderly relatives with care costs • Paying an average of £237.50 a week –...
MN Dentist Office Has an Emotional Support Dog– Expert Weighs In
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are a type of assistance animal prescribed by a licensed mental health professional or general...
Top Countries People Don’t Want to Move From: Study Reveals
The United Arab Emirates tops the list of countries that people don’t want to move from, with more than 99% of its...
New report finds less than a third of finance companies have a marketing strategy
After a long period of economic stagnation, a new study of almost 2,000 decision-makers has found that financial services companies may...
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