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New figures released this week show that the level of fraud in the UK increased by nine percent over the course of 2011, with identity fraud showing the highest increase. Throughout the year a total of 236,500 cases were reported, which is the highest number yet according to the UK Fraud Prevention Service, CIFAS. Almost half [...]  More people in the UK are seeking help from organisations which provide free debt advice, according to a new survey carried out by the Money Advice Trust. Unsurprisingly, given the current financial situation, the number of people contacting debt helplines or seeking assistance online has increased from 1.4 million in 2010 to over 1.5 million in [...] The District Council in Eden is offering interest-free loans to people with an empty flat or house so that they can be rented out or sold. The loans can have a value of up to £15,000 and will have to be paid back over the next three years. The idea behind the loan scheme is [...] A recent report surveyed over 10,000 adults from more than 30 countries and found that all around the world new technologies are being adopted at a very fast pace. This suggests that there is a change in the commercial landscape and the lifestyles of consumers all around the world. One of the most interesting figures was [...] Tax payers may soon be able to take care of their taxes online if proposals to modernise tax systems are given the go ahead. A consultation paper by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been drafted which looks at revamping the system and allowing PAYE tax payers the opportunity to do all their tax business [...] Two fixed rate e-bond accounts have been launched by the bank Northern Rock. These have highly competitive rates of interest and offer savers who want to keep their accounts online great value. The issues are numbered 18 and 19 and are available from the bank now. It is very easy for customers to benefit from this [...] An Advertorial Feature A recent study by Zurich has revealed that over half of all respondents had witnessed a rise in gross written profit (GWP) over the past year, with a solid 23% confirming double digit growth. The study also detailed the safer ways to invest money and how quality high net worth (HNW) insurance now [...] Tesco Compare and Tesco Bank work closer together to offer more choice for customers Tesco Bank has recently announced that it will be working with Tesco compare to offer its customers more transparency when they are choosing their car insurance or their home insurance quotes. The new service will mean that people who have come [...] A surprisingly high percentage of broadband users are paying much more than they need to be, simply because they cannot be bothered switching from the same internet service provider they have been using for years. The broadband market is a very competitive one, with constant price wars, and often you [...] Residents of Anglesey have become the victims of a telephone based scam and have lost over £2,000. Local police have issued warnings to all residents in North Wales to be wary of phone fraudsters and other scams that have caused some victims to lose thousands. Reports indicated that the criminals are misleading them by saying they [...] |
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