http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com British consumers looking to buy their gold charms or gold heart pendants are beginning to change their ways. It appears that our relationship with high street shopping has actually peaked even though our own liking with regard to Internet shopping look t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jewellerystore.articlealley.com/encouraging-home-grown-jewelry-designers-and-sellers-for-gold-charms-and-jewellery-gifts-2397130.html 07th December 2011 After decades of rising consumer spending and rising consumer debts, it comes as no surprise to many that demand for debt management uk wide has also been increasing. What may be surprising to some, however, is that whilst the Banks have stopped lending s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinfielder2.articlealley.com/debt-management-uk-market-expected-to-grow-even-further-2380983.html 23rd October 2011 There has been a noticeable change in attitudes towards carrier bags and plastic bags since the turn of the millennium. According to the UK's Environment Agency and backed by the U.Ks leading carrier bag supplier and carrier bag manufacturer, 76% of carri... http://www.articlealley.com/http://chrissmith5.articlealley.com/uks-leading-carrier-bag-supplier-and-carrier-bag-manufacturer-report-change-in-consumer-attitudes-2363920.html 03rd October 2011 The lack of remortgage deals has been a problem for British consumers over the last few years. However, homeowners were boosted by recent good news from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The lenders organisation's latest report shows that there has b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timothyfrodsham.articlealley.com/the-slow-reemergence-of-remortgage-deals-in-the-uk-2323002.html 28th July 2011 Belling range cookers are available all over the UK and come in many different colours, shapes and models. This article has been written to show you the range of Belling cookers available on the market today. Belling are a British brand who offer sever... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gthomson2.articlealley.com/the-belling-range-cooker-collection-2255625.html 31st May 2011 In the current economic climate, rising costs on a variety of goods are burdening the British consumers all over the country. One sector in particular, however, has been hit especially hard by rising costs, namely motorists. Recently, it seems that petr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://paulbuchanan.articlealley.com/car-insurance-premiums-continue-to-rise-2249209.html 25th May 2011 Nowadays, the population of UK is facing annual utility bills of more than one thousand pounds. The future of gas prices in the UK is intensifying to a serious extent leaving consumers in a miserable condition. It is the right time that victim of all such... http://www.articlealley.com/http://birminghamfueloils.articlealley.com/finding-the-cheapest-gas-provider-in-the-uk-2234256.html 17th May 2011 Britain's banks need to improve customer service levels and they can do this by applying systems thinking theory. Research by YouGov revealed that nearly a third of people complained most about the UK's financial services companies which was a higher n... http://www.articlealley.com/http://purebluecreative.articlealley.com/british-banks-should-use-systems-thinking-theory-2168904.html 06th April 2011 No one wants to be left in a cold house during the bleak mid-winter. However, if you thought this type of situation only came about after a boiler breakdown or heating system howler, think again – new research has revealed that millions of Britons are cho... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertweir.articlealley.com/choosing-to-shiver-on-the-sofa-youll-soon-be-claiming-on-your-heating-cover-2101688.html 09th March 2011 Travel firms need to make sure their SEO London based campaigns are up to scratch as London holidaymakers tend to take to Google before booking their summer break. According to new research from digital marketing specialist Greenlight, London holidaymak... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mediarunsearch.articlealley.com/search-engine-optimisation-seo-is-vital-for-travel-firms-1858909.html 23rd November 2010 Businesses should realise that consumers are willing to pay extra for good customer service in post-recession Britain. Research by American Express revealed that businesses should improve customer service as they will enjoy a significant increase in th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://purebluecreative.articlealley.com/brits-will-pay-more-for-better-customer-service-1691969.html 10th August 2010 The price comparison site Skyscanner has revealed that a great deal of Brits have been getting it wrong in regards to distinguishing 'cheap' holiday destinations from their more expensive rivals. The website asked 1500 British consumers to list 30 destina... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vacationrentalpeople.articlealley.com/the-best-value-holiday-destinations-skyscanner-reveals-the-holes-in-our-preconceptions-1680246.html 05th August 2010 British fathers need to take practical courses and learn how to help around the house, according to a new study. Research by thebabywebsite.com found that 80 per cent of mothers said that their partner does not lift a finger while at home and neglects ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://purebluecreative.articlealley.com/dads-should-take-practical-courses-1648480.html 12th July 2010 Most British consumers are scrambling to find the money to pay monthly bills. This tough economic climate has affected many people and has also produced some clever ways to make extra money. One popular trend is that of consumers that sell gold online to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://harrysmith.articlealley.com/sell-gold-online-to-pay-bills-1469333.html 25th March 2010 The ongoing recession has made people go for several loan installments at different rates with due dates. The timings for making the payments also differs due to which the debts keep on backlogging and hence people tend to fall under depression. Many ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gracy.articlealley.com/debt-consolidation-loans-latest-way-of-reconstructing-your-budget-1403272.html 18th February 2010 No matter what you need to buy, shopping around is often the best way to secure the most competitive deal. Essential goods and services, such as electricity and gas, are no different so if you fancy saving yourself a pretty penny then it's time to do y... http://www.articlealley.com/http://adamsingleton.articlealley.com/cut-the-cost-of-everyday-bills-1362670.html 25th January 2010 Consumers who compare savings accounts before Christmas could set themselves up nicely for a happy new year.Those who compare savings accounts in the next few weeks could ensure their finances are in healthy shape come the new year, if recent comments fro... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samgooch.articlealley.com/high-interest-savings-accounts-could-help-after-christmas-1275555.html 07th December 2009 More British consumers are trying to find discount vouchers to give the recession a knockout. Hitwise, the internet research company, shows that the search term 'discount vouchers' had grown by 47.5% between August 2008 and August 2009. And Google shows t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lyle.articlealley.com/uk-residents-beat-the-recession-with-discount-vouchers-1168751.html 13th October 2009 Used cars are the new ‘flavor' of the season. The concept of used cars is kicking in, in the Western World. The UK and continental Europe is going crazy over second hand cars. Many analysts don't have a clue of the origins of this new trend. The answer... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stevelibby.articlealley.com/second-hand-cars-uk-1139476.html 01st October 2009 Unuemployment in Britain has hit a fifteen year high, but for those wanting a holiday to escape their economic woes for a week or two, they've never had it so good as holiday companies cut prices to fill planes and resorts. The current recession is due... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/bargains-galore-for-late-2009-vacations-1040804.html 19th August 2009 For centuries, London, the capital of the UK fashion industry, has been a favourite city for fashion lovers. This is because the cloth manufactured in the UK has its own unique character which has been made more exclusive by the English fashion designers.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jessicathomson.articlealley.com/uk-clothing-a-blend-of-the-traditional-and-modern-1013212.html 02nd August 2009 The British economy is in the doldrums, and there's no end in sight as unemployment soars and manufacturing is down. The current recession is mainly due to the worldwide credit crunch, combined with the falling price of houses. Britain hasn't experienced ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/holiday-island-hit-by-uk-recession-1004096.html 29th July 2009 Travel agencies in Britain are facing a bleak summer - not only are holidaymakers in the UK having to face a recession but they are also seeing the value of their currency devalue against the Euro - making holidays to Greece and the islands like Corfu mor... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/travel-sales-woe-means-great-vacation-deals-1002505.html 28th July 2009 Earlier this year, research from the Association of British Insurers showed that over 13 million working people are not saving enough. It went on to estimate that half of British consumers planned to consider saving more money for the future. The big ques... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alangill123.articlealley.com/saving-money-efficiently-987730.html 18th July 2009 The British public as elsewhere are facing a recession and dealing with the declining value of the pound. Banks have lent out too much money. Unemployment is up and manufacturing is down. The current recession is likely due to the credit crunch, combined ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/brits-getting-cheap-holidays-in-the-recession-923459.html 09th June 2009 In these tough economic times, UK travellers are becoming more and more prudent about their spending on luxury goods and especially that foreign holiday. All the evidence points towards British consumers staying at home in 2009 and also in hope of boostin... http://www.articlealley.com/http://maireadfoley.articlealley.com/uk-travel--are-brits-staying-at-home-in-2009-833133.html 25th March 2009 As the recession hits harder and more people struggle to make ends meet, the last thing anyone would want is to be hit by credit card fraud. But as more people struggle to hold on tight to their cash, a number of others are trying just as hard to take... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arti.articlealley.com/credit-card-fraud-a-thing-of-the-past-821703.html 12th March 2009 If your UK business isn't offering some type of plastic card to your customers, it should be. Usage of plastic cards has skyrocketed in Great Britain and businesses large and small are profiting the widespread acceptance of these multi-use business tools.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackjoe.articlealley.com/the-plastic-card-in-the-uk-some-facts-for-business-owners-777285.html 03rd February 2009 There gap between the official interest rate and the one bank's are charging consumers is growing. Banks are increasing the cost of personal loans - pushing up their profit margins - despite the Bank of England cutting the base rate three times. On a £... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaelchalliner.articlealley.com/lenders-increase-cost-of-personal-loans-yet-bank-of-england-cuts-rates-three-times-761566.html 20th January 2009 While sodium benzoate is considered technically indispensable in pre-made liquid vitamins (it is used as a preservative), powdered supplements that need no preservatives can be mixed with juice and provide a viable alternative. Doug Ingoldsby, President o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jeanninedowdell.articlealley.com/powdered-vitamins-safe-from-toxic-additive-found-in-some-liquid-vitamins-750448.html 12th January 2009 Most people have heard of the Vauxhall Corsa; whether it is because of having taken driving lessons in one or perhaps they have sat in the passenger seat due to a friend owning the characteristic super-mini. When it comes to purchasing or hiring any car ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://adamsingleton.articlealley.com/vauxhall-corsa-take-a-ride-with-the-peoples-car-614750.html 02nd September 2008 Banana Republic is leading a new fashion invasion from the States, in defiance of economic forecasts A new crop of US retail chains is vying to convert the special relationship between British consumers and American brands into cash by launching themselv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bpworkcom.articlealley.com/american-stores-go-bananas-for-uk-despite-the-gloom-603193.html 19th August 2008 If you are one of the many British consumers, who are stuck deep in debt, you would probably know, that there are a number of options available, if it ever becomes unmanageable. Bankruptcy is, fortunately, only for the most intractable cases, while the r... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ruth.articlealley.com/debt-remedies-581895.html 21st July 2008 Credit cards have become a prominent part of modern day life with British consumers using them to pay from everything from the household bills to purchasing a new car. More people have also started to use them abroad on their holidays as a convenient way ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daniellefletcher.articlealley.com/brits-are-taking-more-cash-on-holiday-to-avoid-credit-card-charges-581365.html 20th July 2008 Although introduced relatively recently credit cards have become firmly entrenched in the average British household, and are used for a wide variety of spending from the weekly shop to booking a holiday. Their flexibility and ease of use have made them a ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daniellefletcher.articlealley.com/britons-take-out-more-credit-cards-576656.html 15th July 2008 Credit cards can be a good way of handling your finances if used sensibly. Credit cards often attracted customers with 0% interest deals on balance transfers and or new purchases. These deals can be really good, but you need to be savvy to maximise the be... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daniellefletcher.articlealley.com/british-consumers-need-to-handle-debt-more-effectively-574373.html 11th July 2008 British consumers are being overcharged for Payment Protection Insurance by £1.4billion a year due to a lack of competition in the market, according to a watchdog. The Competition Commission made the disclosure today adding that the market for the ins... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mildred.articlealley.com/consumers-in-14bn-ripoff-568885.html 03rd July 2008 It appears that banks are pushing up the cost of personal loans to help boost their profit margins, despite a decision by the Bank of England to cut the base rate on three occasions. The interest rate on a loan of £5000 was up on average by 0.71 of a ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://phil2.articlealley.com/banks-raise-interest-rates-on-loans-despite-base-rate-cuts-554925.html 11th June 2008 Spanish tourism officials anticipate a rise in British tourists in spite of the pound doing poorly against the euro. Parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. This isn't expected to falter any t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/spain-confident-for-2008-tourism-numbers-552030.html 06th June 2008 New findings have shown the continued large presence of credit card fraud as consumers continue to rely on their credit cards. A large percentage of British consumers struggle with credit payments and rely on their cards for finance. A Post Office study f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drewswainston.articlealley.com/reliant-consumers-fuel-credit-card-fraud-538742.html 15th May 2008 Men have a greater propensity to store away their cash in savings accounts than women, it has been revealed. Research conducted by Yorkshire Building Society shows that men are 50 per cent more likely than women to have a savings account with at least Â... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewregan.articlealley.com/men-saving-more-than-women-515353.html 10th April 2008 British consumers are burying their heads in the sand by choosing not to sort out their finances in 2008 and instead choosing more seemingly exciting activities, according to a new study. Just under half will be scared to open their bills in the first f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewregan.articlealley.com/britons-are-failing-to-budget-for-2008-484552.html 03rd March 2008 One commentator has stated that; although overall borrowing in Britain is increasing, people are getting better at managing their loans and other credit. Loans firm Picture Financial has suggested that credit levels are on the increase but states that ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arouse.articlealley.com/finance-repayment-terms-are-getting-longer-209543.html 31st August 2007 Britons are facing more fees than they did last year on financial products and services such as personal loans, secured loans, mortgages and credit cards, as well as on savings and current accounts, according to the latest research from online comparison ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arouse.articlealley.com/the-cost-of-financial-products-is-increasing-205364.html 23rd August 2007 In 2006, British consumers borrowed almost £14 billion and by the end of March 2007, the levels of consumer debt in the UK had soared in excess of £1.3 trillion. Despite the fact that these figures represent a 10 percent increase over the preceding twel... http://www.articlealley.com/http://elishaburberry.articlealley.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-debt-collector-196777.html 03rd August 2007