Archive for February, 2012

‘Debt noose’ tightening around UK households Despite reduced debt levels and low interest rates, UK households will find servicing their debts an increasing burden according to independent research published today by the debt charity, Consumer Credit Counselling Service. At the end of last year, the average household was paying almost £200 per month in interest, [...]

One in five mothers across the UK is missing meals in order to feed her children, a new survey reveals.  Research by Netmums suggests that up to 70 per cent of families are on the financial brink and could face ruin if hit by further price hikes or falls in their income. A quarter of [...]