Research Show UK Adults are Hurting Financially
Researchers with the consumer watchdog group Which? have found that 10.2 million households in the UK are feeling squeezed. Using what they term their “squeezometer” they have found that 39% of citizens are feeling financial pressures. 9% of households have […]
Sometimes Money Does Mean Happiness, Apparently
If you’re feeling like there is never enough money, you certainly aren’t alone. What is shocking, however, is just how much money people around the world appear to think that they need to be comfortable and happy. A recent study […]
Recession Causes Culture of Presenteeism
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has found a surprising and disturbing trend with the recession. They say that there is a culture of “presenteeism” sweeping across Britain, as workers fear losing their jobs if […]
World Economic Forum Offers Good News to the UK
Good news for the UK. After years of decline, it appears that they are moving back up the global rankings for the best places to do business. This news is according to the World Economic Forum, which reported that Britain […]
Did the 2012 Olympics Boost UK Investments?
Billions of pounds were invested into the 2012 Olympics. But how much of it benefitted Londoners – creating more jobs and reducing poverty – and how much was probably just “a waste of money”? Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, despite the economic […]
Dramatic Increase in Minimum Income Standards Found
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has recently done research to find what the typical family with two children needs at the moment to live a decent lifestyle. Their conclusions show that, in only the last four years, the figure has gone […]
Drastic Increase in Seaside Home Prices in the UK
If you’ve had your heart set on owning a piece of England’s seaside property, you better start saving – a lot. In a study conducted by Halifax, they found that seaside town prices have risen significantly faster and higher than […]
Charity & Second-Hand Stores Booming in the UK
While many people have been struggling in today’s economy, one type of company is doing terrifically well; and that’s second-hand stores. Second-hand stores have actually just had their best year ever, having reported an annual income of almost £1 billion, […]
Retail Troubles Hitting UK
Retailers are feeling the effects of the economic downturn. The latest fatality is the lingerie retailer La Senza is shutting down 81 of its stores, resulting in hundreds of job losses. Industry analysts are predicting that as many as 30,000 […]