http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk Finance related news articles from the UK Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:46:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The expense of sending their children back to school could be a costly affair for many parents, it has been reported.In a recently-released study by Sheilas' Wheels it was revealed that Britons could be spending thousands of pounds on kitting out their kids with the latest gadgets, musical instruments and ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/Sheilas_Wheels_Shows_Expense_Of_Getting_School_Gear_For_Children_18742357.html The financial burden which families are placed under is becoming increasingly heavy, a new study has revealed. In research carried out by Chelsea Building Society, it was shown that the average British household has experienced a dramatic rise in living costs over the last 12 months. The financial services firm reported ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/chelsea_reveals_dramatic_rise_in_living_costs_for_uk_households_18739895.html Dreams of having a foreign wedding are becoming an increasing reality for many Britons, a new study shows. In research carried out by Halifax Travel Insurance, it was revealed that getting married abroad is becoming more sought-after by consumers due to the fact that British weather can often be unpredictable. Furthermore, ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/halifax_reveals_popularity_of_foreign_weddings_18737342.html It is important that consumers take steps to ensure the heat is not turned up on their finances, it has been reported. According to uSwitch, millions of Britons have found that energy bills are taking up a greater slice of their income following a wave of price hikes by the country's ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/brits_shown_to_hold_concerns_about_rising_energy_costs_18735206.html Britons are continuing to struggle with rising living costs, a new study shows. In data released by the Alliance Trust Research Centre, an increase in the rate of inflation faced by consumers was noted over the course of July. And although people of all ages were reported to have seen a ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/alliance_trust_shows_rise_in_inflation_for_older_people_18733013.html While the thought of zooming off in the car for a break this August bank holiday might be a tempting one for many Britons, it is important for such consumers to first take a number of precautions. Such is the assertion of moneysupermarket, which reports that the forthcoming bank holiday - ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/checking_insurance_advised_before_bank_holiday_road_trip_18730999.html As the credit crunch continues to make its presence felt Britons are taking steps to make sure that they are savvier when it comes to shopping, a new study shows. In research carried out by uSwitch it was revealed that an increasing number of people are going on the internet in ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/uswitch_reports_on_rising_popularity_of_shopping_online_18728622.html The cost of car insurance continues to weigh down on motorists, new research shows. In the latest figures released by Sainsbury's Car Insurance, it was revealed that the past 12 months have seen the typical motor insurance policy increase by some 5.8 per cent. Last month the average car insurance premium ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/sainsburys_shows_rise_in_car_insurance_costs_18726217.html One generation of people seem not to be worried about the ongoing effects of the credit crunch and are continuing to be happy spending their hard earned cash, it has been claimed. Research conducted by high street bank Lloyds TSB indicates that the over 50s are not letting the economic gloom ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/over_50s_carefree_in_crunch_18724087.html Although the phrase says that it will only strike once, those who find that their house has been hit by lightning does not leave their finances in a state of shock. Such is the assertion of Halifax Home Insurance, which reported that in the event of a property being struck by ... http://news.essentiallyhomeloans.co.uk/halifax_reveals_striking_effect_lightning_can_cause_18721920.html