The last few days have seen some of the worst weather on record in the UK with some places seeing a months rain fall in only a matter of hours. Many homes and businesses have been wrecked and current estimates put the cost in the region of £1 billion.
The insurers are now ready for a deluge of claims, but what next for the inhabitants of these areas at danger of future floods?
As the cost of living continues to rise, it is becoming ever more vital that people ensure that they know exactly what is happening with their finances. The smallest mistake can often prove costly, and leave you out of pocket at a time when every penny may be required. So how can you save money, and ensure you have a little more side as Christmas approaches?
Here are some very simple ways to save even the smallest amount of money :-
While we continue to see headlines of a rise in property prices and the government keep telling us that things have never been better, it seems that all is not well underneath the surface. Recent figures from the authorities have shown that the UK savings rate to income ratio is at the lowest for some 47 years. Currently the UK population are only placing 2.1% of their income into savings, a very similar situation to the start of the 1987 property crash!
There has been much speculation in the press over the last few weeks about potential changes in the European Union (EU) and how this may effect the likes of the UK. Despite the failure of the most recent European Constitution, it seems that EU ministers are looking to try again, under a different guise - but will it work?
It seems that everyday we open the newspapers we see an issue with someone receiving a bad service, or over charged for some reason. While much of the cause for complaint can often fall on the financial sector, it seems that in general the UK public either don’t want to, or don’t know how to complain. The facts are that unless we complain when we have a valid reason, many issues will never be resolved, and they will happen time and time again.
In a move which has been expected for some time, Tesco have announced plans to move into the UK property market, offering a service to sellers in the UK. While the initial service will be fairly basic, offering sellers the chance to list their properties on a Tesco Property website, many believe that this is only the tip of the iceberg with regard to the company’s long term plans.
