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Inflation Spike Preventing Interest Drop The Bank of England will be more able to reduce interest rates once the "spike" of inflation has passed, it has been claimed. Credit Crunch Still Affecting Personal Finances The effects of the credit crunch are still having an effect on people's personal finances and the country's economy has not yet returned to its normal state, it has been claimed. Consumers Move Away From Uncapped Tariffs With the latest round of energy hikes are released, people are rushing to get themselves themselves on fixed-price tariffs to dampen the effect of the savage cost rises, according to the Fair Investment Company. Middle Britain Lifestyle Not Possible For Many Despite perceptions of belonging to the middle classes, many consumers fall way short of the amount of income necessary to truly belong in Middle Britain, Axa has suggested. Britons Spending Millions Replacing Lost Passports Britons may be wasting as much as 389 million pounds replacing lost or stolen passports while on holiday, financial services firm Halifax has suggested. Bank Maintains Rate At Five Per Cent The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has announced its decision to hold the base rate of interest at an even five per cent. Consumers Worried Rising Costs Will Fuel Rising Inflation A new countrywide consumer poll carried out by Lloyds TSB has indicated that concerns about food, fuel and energy costs are driving expectations of high inflation in the year to come. Statistics Show Brits Resting On Unstable Savings Many UK consumers would face considerable financial difficulty if they were forced to turn to their savings for economic sustenance, it has been suggested. Research Reveals Fees On Fixed Rate Deals Are Rising People should be careful not to automatically select the first cheap mortgage deal that comes along as the cost of fixed-rate products rises, a new study reveals. UK Cash Habits Revealed Cash transactions now account for only 29 per cent of all spending that takes place around the UK, according to a new report assessing the way the nation pays. People 'Believe Inflation Outstrips Government Figures' Britons are increasingly struggling with inflationary pressures, new research shows. Consumers 'Have Financial Concerns' A significant number of Britons are worried about the country's economic prospects, new research shows. Financial Decisions 'Split Between Parents' Men and women tend to have a fairly equal say in how money is spent within the family home, a new study indicates. Drivers 'Should Look To Cut Insurance Costs' Motorists should take steps to reduce unnecessary pressure on their finances, it has been claimed. 'Important' For People To Be Financially Savvy While Valentine's Day is often a time for flowers, chocolate and all other things romantic, consumers should be cautious of the financial pressures they may come under should a relationship turn sour. Parents 'Cutting Back On Family Spending' Families are beginning to feel the impact of a slowdown in the economy with a new survey finding that parents are cutting back on the amount they spend on their children. Good Financial Management 'Can Help Control Debts' Although the past few days have seen the country gripped in the throngs of love, the majority of Britons would prefer their partner to be careful with managing money, a new study indicates. Damage To Property Can Be 'Costly Inconvenience' Turbulent weather may not only damage consumers' homes but also impair their finances, new figures indicate. People 'Need Proactive Approach' To Financial Future Millions of Britons could find themselves coming under financial pressure in later life, new research indicates. Brits 'Warned About Missing Bill Payments' Millions of Britons are under financial pressure, new research indicates. Spending Concerns 'Are High' Many consumers are putting themselves under unnecessary financial strain this winter, new research shows. Those Struggling With Debt 'Reveal Tell Tale Signs' Problems in managing money can often contribute towards many people performing poorly in the workplace, it has been suggested. Talking About Money Has 'Many Benefits' Many Britons are unwilling to talk about their finances, new figures show. More Brits Have Financial 'Awareness' Young professionals are becoming more conscious of the need to be sensible with their finances, an industry expert has suggested. Homeowners 'Need To Protect Home Against The Cold' With the winter season beginning to set in, homeowners need to take sufficient steps to protect their property against the inclement conditions, it has been claimed. Rise Recorded In Home And Motor Insurance Costs Homeowners and motorists alike may be due to come under more difficulty in handling their money, it has been suggested. Welsh Children 'On Track For Education In Money Management' Schoolchildren in Wales are set to receive guidance on handling their finances from next year, it has been revealed. Car Insurance Costs 'May Rise' Motorists could be set to see the financial pressures that having a vehicle entails increasing over the coming months, it has been suggested. Football Fans 'Up Against It' Consumers are discovering "life is getting tougher" when it comes to managing their finances, figures from Virgin Money have revealed. Unwise Student Spending Can Leave Brits With 'Debt Mountain' With students receiving their A-level results today, the thousands of young people who are set to head to university are being warned that a lack of financial planning could leave them with debt problems later on in life. Young People 'Lose Stigma Of Going Into Debt' An increasing number of young Britons are looking for an "easy" way out of debt problems, figures released this week have indicated. First Time Buyers 'Look To Family For Mortgage Help' More first-time buyers are looking to their loved ones for help when purchasing a property, new figures reveal. House Price Growth Falls Property prices continued to rise over the course of last month despite reports that the market is stablising, it has been revealed. Nationwide Finds DIY Could Help House Sales Britons could be rushing to get themselves a home improvement loan following the latest tips from Nationwide about the best ways to sell your home, which reflected the need to have any outstanding do-it-yourself (DIY) work done and dusted. Low Minimum Credit Card Payments Lead To Debt Sentence Consumers have been warned by one price comparison website that only paying the minimum amount on a credit card balance each month could lead to an increased "debt sentence". Britons 'Get Carried Away' With Holiday Spending Britons are not giving enough thought to their finances when going away on holiday, new figures indicate. Britons Must 'Learn' To Cut Spending As Interest Rates Predicted To Rise Interest rates are set to go beyond the six per cent barrier by the end of 2007, according to a new survey. Looking For Love Can Issue 'Shock' To Financial Situation The quest for love could be severely impacting upon single Britons' personal financial situation, a new set of figures reveal. Families Borrow Big Despite Economic Pressures Families in Britain "continue to borrow big and spend bigger" despite the fact that economic pressures have grown on them in recent times, new research has revealed. Surging Inflation Impacts Upon Consumer Finances Earlier this week the publication of a new study suggested that the British public is experiencing much greater financial pressure than the government figures indicate. Interest Rates Rises 'Curb Desire To Spend' Britons' desire to save money increased over the course of last month, according to a new set of figures. UK Has 'Higher Than Average Inflation' Britain is facing some of the highest rises in the cost of living in Europe, according to the publication of new figures. House Price Growth 'Slowing' Despite house prices across Britain increasing over the last three months, a new study by Nationwide has noted a slowing in the speed of growth. Consumers 'Predict Base Rate Increase' The majority of consumers believe interest rates are set to increase, the results of a new survey have indicated.

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