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Household wealth highest in South East and North East

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed wide variations in relation to the distribution of household wealth across the UK.

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83% of home owners worried about energy bills

The soaring cost of energy bills is still weighing heavily on home owners’ minds, according to the latest research.

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House prices rise at fastest pace for 3 years

The UK’s housing market is going from strength to strength, according to the latest figures, with property prices rising at their fastest pace last month since June 2010.

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How to retire at 55…

Giving up the rat race in favour of long holidays, throwing out the alarm clock and spending more time with your family, hobbies, daytime TV…does that sound like a dream come true?

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Funding for lending – success or failure?

There is disappointment in the UK residential property industry that the government’s flagship Funding for Lending scheme has not yet injected more money into the system but experts say it still needs time.

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Tops tips for shopping online

If you’re planning on a spending spree, where do you go? Do you head down your local high street or simply log on to the internet? More people are choosing online shopping over physical stores for a variety of reasons, … Continue reading

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One in eight newly-weds in £3,000 debt

One in eight newly-weds are starting their married life saddled with more than £3,000 in debt, as the cost of creating their perfect day climbs to an average of £18,244.

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Consumer spending inches up

The 0.3% upturn in the economy in the first quarter of the year has been matched by a marginal 0.1% increase in consumer spending, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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