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Cinema trips on a budget
Tweet Despite the increasing number of people with HDTVs and surround sound in their own home, the cinema is still a popular option for families across the UK – Skyfall grossed £20.1 million on its opening weekend alone, and sparked a whole range of exciting extras including a theme song by singer-songwriter Adele, a wealth… Read more
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3 steps to protecting your financial future
Tweet The retirement years are traditionally the time to relax and enjoy the results of a lifetime of work, but with economic conditions in the UK strained, individuals are finding that they must work later and later just to cover the basic costs of living. If you are entering your late forties or early fifties… Read more
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Brits urged to share with friends
Tweet The organisation charged with promoting inbound tourism in Britain has launched a campaign urging Brits to share their Britain with friends and family from abroad. Using the slogan ‘share your GREAT Britain,’ VisitBritain are promoting the concept of boosting tourism by inviting people you know to visit the country. Of course, individuals and businesses… Read more
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Cost of Christmas mounts up for some families
Tweet Christmas may be a time for celebration, but it often incurs a heavy cost to families, and research has found that nearly ten million consumers in the UK will take on additional debt to cover expenses during the festive period. The study by Moneysupermarket.com found that just over half (57 per cent) of people… Read more
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What is an IVA?
Tweet An Individual Voluntary Arrangement or IVA is a legally binding agreement between you and your creditors that is designed to provide an alternative to bankruptcy. The arrangement usually lasts for a period of up to five years, after which you will be cleared of any debts included in your arrangement. If you sign up… Read more
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UK high street taken over by pound shops
Tweet Bargain retailers are moving beyond the high street and into shopping malls, according to new figures. A report from retail consultants Trevor Wood Associates shows that the likes of Poundland, Greggs, Card Factory and Peacocks are showing the fastest tenancy growth in the market since 2008. The report monitors 500 shopping centres shows that… Read more
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