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Statistics December 2024
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Goodbye From The Money Statistics
Welcome to the December 2024 Money Statistics, The Money Charity’s comprehensive monthly round-up of statistics showing how we use money in the UK. Using a wide range of freely available and reliable external sources, such as the Bank of England,
Our News 19th Dec -
£4,308 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in September 2024
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The Money Stats – November 2024 – Incomes Battle Expenditures as Winter Approaches
Increases in average salaries are still struggling to overcome ever rising costs in core expenditure for many UK households, with more signs of people leaning into credit to make ends meet, according to the November 2024 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 28th Nov -
Statistics December 2024
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The Money Stats – October 2024 – Household Belts Tightened In Face of Rising Debts
UK households were seen to be taking on more debt and reducing their saving rates through the end of the summer months in order to afford everyday expenses, indicating a continuing tightening of belts for challenged budgets, according to the
Press Release 30th Oct -
1.29 pence per litre Decrease in the price of unleaded petrol in October 2024
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The Money Stats – September 2024 – Heat Or Eat Challenges Loom For Many Over Coming Months
The ongoing challenges around the cost of living remain front and centre of minds for many UK households as increasing prices and debts push people towards stark choices of heating or eating, according to the September 2024 Money Statistics, produced
Press Release 30th Sep -
£65,515 Average total debt per UK household in July 2024
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The Money Stats – August 2024 – Housing Expenses Continue to Stretch Family Budgets
UK household budgets continue to be stretched, with particular pressure coming from housing expenses of all sorts, according to the August 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The challenge of affording a place to live and call home
Press Release 30th Aug -
£65,380 Average total debt per UK household in June 2024
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£65,239 Average total debt per UK household in May 2024
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The Money Stats – July 2024 – Households Continue to Face Challenge of Spend or Save
Household saving ratios continue to climb upwards as more seek to take advantage of higher interest rates, but many are still challenged by their ability to find the right balance between saving and spending, according to the July 2024 Money
Press Release 29th Jul -
Happy 30th Birthday The Money Charity!
It’s a very Happy Birthday to The Money Charity as this week sees us marking 30 years as the UK’s dedicated Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education charity. There’s extra cause to celebrate too, having recently passed the incredible milestone of
Our News 3rd Jul -
The Money Stats – June 2024 – UK’s Improving Big Picture Yet to Impact Individuals
While signs appear positive for the UK economy gradually moving in the right direction, this progress is not yet translating into tangible benefits being felt by households, according to the June 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Recent
Press Release 26th Jun -
2.4 pence per litre Decrease in the price of unleaded petrol in May 2024
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3 pence per litre Increase in the price of unleaded petrol in April 2024
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The Money Stats – May 2024 – Cost of Housing Adding to Burden On UK Household Budgets
The cost of affording a place to live and call home is placing significant pressure on all kinds of different UK household budgets, according to the May 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Steep price rises in all
Press Release 28th May -
Over 43,000 People Reached In 2023!
2023 was another incredible year for The Money Charity, as we delivered record numbers of our Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education Workshops and Webinars to well over 43,000 people of all ages across the UK! Leading the way within that amazing
Our News 16th May -
The Money Stats – April 2024 – Living Costs Continue to Squeeze Household Budgets, Pressuring Working Families
Working families remain under significant financial pressure as they struggle to cover their most essential living costs, with family members of all ages increasingly aware of these challenges, according to the April 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity.
Press Release 29th Apr -
£2,485 Average credit card debt per household in February 2024
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The Money Stats – March 2024 – Improving Signs Not Yet Enough to Lessen Household Squeeze
While some indicators have shown small positive signs of improvements, these are not yet at the point where they can decrease the financial pressures on many UK households, according to the March 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity.
Press Release 27th Mar -
3.4% Inflation rate in the year to February 2024
Statistics March 2024 -
The Money Charity Announces New Support From Robinhood
The Money Charity, the UK’s Financial Capability charity, is delighted to announce new funding from Robinhood U.K. Ltd. to help support its mission of seeing people of all ages across the UK increasing their Financial Capability and Wellbeing. As the
Our News 5th Mar -
The Money Stats – February 2024 – Personal Debt Levels Remain Threat to Financial Wellbeing of UK Households
Levels of average debt per adult continue to pose a major challenge to the Financial Wellbeing and Financial Resilience of many households across the UK, according to the February 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. In spite of
Press Release 27th Feb -
£4,123 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in December 2023
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1.6% Decrease in average first-time buyer house price in the year to October 2023
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The Money Stats – January 2024 – Majority of Consumers Limiting Fuel and Energy Spending But Debt Persists
UK household spending on energy and fuel is falling but these reductions seem driven by people looking to cut down their expenditure against a steadily growing backdrop of debt, according to the January 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money
Press Release 26th Jan -
The Money Stats – December 2023 – A Challenging Cost of Living Christmas
Following a difficult financial year for many UK households, Christmas looks likely to be a similarly challenging period, according to the December 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. In the months and weeks leading up to the end
Press Release 20th Dec -
4.6% Inflation rate in the year to October 2023
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The Money Stats – November 2023 – Falling Inflation and Lower Deficit Brings Modest Relief for UK Households
With the inflation rate slowing somewhat, along with a lower-than-expected deficit, the end of the year is bringing some slightly more positive financial signs for UK households, according to the November 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Hard-pressed
Press Release 29th Nov -
£2,409 Average credit card debt per household in September 2023
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The Money Charity Announces ClearScore CEO as New Chair
Charity Announces Justin Basini As Its New Chair of Trustees ClearScore CEO Takes Up Position After Nearly Two Years on Board Trustee Board Gives Strategic Oversight and Advice to the UK’s Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education Charity The Money Charity,
Our News 6th Nov -
£2,394 Average credit card debt per household in August 2023
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The Money Stats – October 2023 – Families Bear Heavy Impact of Cost of Living
UK families are bearing some of the heaviest brunt of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with many resorting to drastic measures, according to the October 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Households with children in the UK
Press Release 26th Oct -
The Money Stats – September 2023 – Bills Pile Up For Struggling UK Households
UK household debts continue to mount up from every direction, with concerns that the reportable figures may only be the tip of the iceberg, according to the September 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Nationally, bill debt for
Press Release 28th Sep -
£4,047 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in July 2023
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The Money Stats – August 2023 – Real Pay Growth Recovering in Positive Outlook for Financial Resilience
Small but significant increases in real terms pay growth may be contributing to improving levels of Financial Resilience, according to the August 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Recent months have seen pay growth rates continually failing to
Press Release 30th Aug -
6.8% Inflation rate in the year to July 2023
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The Money Stats – July 2023 – UK Renters Facing Greater Difficulties Than Homeowners
While the UK’s current high interest rates have gathered plenty of news coverage for their challenging impact on homeowners, UK renters are facing even greater levels of difficulty, according to the July 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity.
Press Release 27th Jul -
7.9% Inflation rate in the year to June 2023
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The Money Stats – June 2023 – Cost of Living’s Highest Impact Seen On The Disadvantaged
With the cost of living crisis relentlessly continuing, signs are emerging of many of its most inequitable effects on disadvantaged groups and households across the UK, according to the June 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The dominant
Press Release 29th Jun -
£65,498 Average total debt per UK household in April 2023
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The Money Charity to Deliver Money Strand of DWP ‘Mid-Life MOTs’ Across North East England
Charity Announces Their Appointment to Deliver the Wealth (Money) Element of The Department for Work and Pensions’ Mid-Life MOT Initiative Thousands Of Working People in the North East of England Set to Benefit Mid-Life MOTs Will Help Older Workers Take
Our News 26th Jun -
The Money Stats – May 2023 – Snapshot of UK Mortgages in Crisis
Reduced lending amounts, prompted by interest rate rises, indicate a crisis of mortgage unaffordability for people across the UK, according to the May 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. With interest rates continuing to rise and lending figures
Press Release 30th May -
8.30% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to March 2023
Statistics May 2023 -
6.1% Increase in average first-time buyer house price in the year to January 2023
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The Money Stats – April 2023 – Household Budgets Battle to Keep Pace with Rising Food Bills
Soaring rises in the cost of food and drink are fuelling ongoing high inflation and causing hard-pressed UK households to need to rely more on credit products, according to the April 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Keeping
Press Release 27th Apr -
0.5 pence per litre Decrease in the price of unleaded petrol in February 2023
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The Money Stats – March 2023 – Spring Budget Fails to Alleviate Cost of Living Fears
The recent Spring Budget brought some promising new financial developments and extensions of lines of support for UK households, but overall the signs remain clear that these are unlikely to be anywhere near enough for far too many people, according
Press Release 28th Mar -
In 2022, We Reached Nearly 30,000 People!
2022 was a remarkable year for The Money Charity, as we delivered record numbers of our Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education Workshops to nearly 30,000 people of all ages across the UK. Fuelled by the ongoing cost of living crisis,
Our News 22nd Mar -
pledge2025.org Launches Financial Education Programme
Zopa-led coalition pledge2025.org launches Financial Education programme for those hit hardest by the cost of living crisis. Financial Wellbeing and Resilience Workshops to kick off next month, followed by online course Rapidly expanding coalition now has 28 members working together
Our News 28th Feb -
£2,290 Average credit card debt per household in November 2022
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The Money Stats – February 2023 – Fuel Poverty Grips as Cost of Winter Emerges
The UK is experiencing an unprecedented energy crisis as the true cost of winter begins to be seen, with many millions of households living in fuel poverty, according to the February 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. In
Press Release 27th Feb -
The Money Stats – January 2023 – Alarming Changes Faced By Millions With UK Housing Market Upheaval
Following years of unbridled growth, average UK house prices are finally falling but this is doing little to offset soaring interest rates being faced by homeowners, according to the January 2023 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The UK
Press Release 30th Jan -
10.5% Inflation rate in the year to December 2022
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The Money Stats – December 2022 – Rising Inflation And Falling Wages Spell A Financially Worrisome Christmas For UK Consumers
Sharp increases in the cost of living, coupled with a real terms fall in wages and existing Christmas spending pressures are causing high levels of financial anxiety, according to the December 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The
Press Release 21st Dec -
21 years Time to save for a first-time buyer house deposit, saving at the average rate out of average UK income (at April to June 2022 rate of household saving)
Statistics December 2022 -
22 years Time to save for a first-time buyer house deposit, saving at the average rate out of average UK income (at April to June 2022 rate of household saving)
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The Money Stats – November 2022 – Consumers Turn Away From Traditional Credit As Interest Rates Continue to Climb
While evidence shows that many people are turning to credit in order to pay for essentials, concerns are growing that consumers may be diversifying which forms of credit they turn to, according to the November 2022 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 29th Nov -
Quarter of a Million UK Young People Reached By Our Financial Education Money Workshops!
The Money Charity Celebrates Major Milestone in Financial Education 53 Young People Reached with Financial Education Every Day Since 2010 Charity Will Mark the Significant Achievement with Celebrations Throughout Talk Money Week The Money Charity, the UK’s Financial Capability charity,
Our News 7th Nov -
8.47% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to August 2022
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The Money Stats – October 2022 – Rising Household Bills Drive Financial Resilience Epidemic for UK Consumers
Consumers seeking to reduce essential bills by cutting back on energy usage are nonetheless facing serious impairment to their financial resilience levels, according to the October 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Recent research shows that 45% of
Press Release 27th Oct -
Dormant Assets Consultation – An Open Letter from the YFCG
Dormant Assets Consultation a Key Opportunity for Financial Education – An open letter from the Youth Financial Capability Group Over a decade ago, the UK set up its Dormant Assets Scheme, putting assets lying idle to good use. Since then, £892
Our News 20th Oct -
The Money Stats – September 2022 – Major Interventions Unable to Steer UK Away From Recession
While significant steps from the government have led to inflation rates finally relenting, they have still failed to relieve concerns of the UK being on the brink of recession, according to the September 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money
Press Release 30th Sep -
£3,864 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in July 2022
Statistics September 2022 -
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of all The Money Charity team, I would like to express our sadness for the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was a remarkable woman who led the United Kingdom for an unprecedented length
External News 8th Sep -
The Money Stats – August 2022 – Consumer Spending Patterns In Upheaval
Soaring inflation, driven by the increasing costs of many of the most essential, day-to-day expenditure items for UK households, is causing significant shifts for consumer spending patterns, according to the August 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The
Press Release 25th Aug -
£3,855 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in June 2022
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The Money Stats – July 2022 – Increased Credit + Debt Reliance Fuelled By Record Cost of Living Increases
Worrying signs show a rapidly escalating reliance from UK households on credit and debt, in order to make ends meet in the face of record cost of living increases, according to the July 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money
Press Release 29th Jul -
8.39% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to May 2022
Statistics July 2022 -
The Money Charity’s Annual Report 2021
We’re delighted to release our 2021 Annual Report today, telling the story of an exciting year bouncing back for the UK’s Financial Capability charity, moving from a year of simply surviving to one of thriving. Alongside the Report, we are
Our News 13th Jul -
The Money Stats – June 2022 – Heavy Wage Falls Exacerbate Steepling Cost of Living
Wages falling at record levels are pushing ever more people into financial distress as living costs continue to skyrocket, according to the June 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. With average wages falling at the fastest rate in
Press Release 30th Jun -
9.1% Inflation rate in the year to May 2022
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The Money Stats – May 2022 – Surprise Fall In Average Utility Spend Shows UK Consumers Already Facing Tough Spending Choices
With prices across the board rising at their fastest rate in 40 years, the challenge for UK consumers to stay on top of their money is forcing many to have to make difficult choices with their spending priorities, according to
Press Release 31st May -
7.71% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to March 2022
Statistics May 2022 -
£3,771 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in February 2022
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The Money Stats – April 2022 – Low Unemployment Rare Bright Spot in Cost of Living Crisis
While prices continue to rise at concerning levels and the cost of living crisis sees more people struggling with their everyday money, one small bright spot can be seen in the ongoing low rates of unemployment, according to the April
Press Release 29th Apr -
The Money Stats – March 2022 – UK Turns To Credit and Debt to Manage Cost of Living Crisis
Facing the sharpest decline in living standards since records began, people in the UK are already leaning into credit and debt to meet the everyday challenges of the cost of living crisis, according to the March 2022 Money Statistics, produced
Press Release 29th Mar -
6.2% Inflation rate in the year to February 2022
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The Money Stats – February 2022 – UK Gripped by Cost of Living Crisis
Worrying indicators for the UK’s finances have come into full effect over December and January with households facing soaring bills, according to the February 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Forecasts of a challenging winter for household budgets
Press Release 25th Feb -
£63,528 Average total debt per UK household in December 2021
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The Money Charity Statement on the Rise in Cost of Living
At The Money Charity, we understand well that many people are currently feeling very anxious about rising energy bills, increases to National Insurance contributions, mortgage rates increasing as well as the general cost of living. Many people are going to
Our News 14th Feb -
The Money Stats – January 2022 – Difficult Financial Outlook for Winter Fails to Ease
The challenging direction of travel for the UK’s finances continued in the closing months of the year, with few indications of potential positives and some previously hopeful signs easing off, according to the January 2022 Money Statistics, produced by The
Press Release 28th Jan -
-0.53% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to November 2021
Statistics January 2022 -
£3,713 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in October 2021
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The Money Stats – December 2021 – Challenging Winter Coming, Driven By Prices Rising Ahead of Forecasts
The pace of UK consumer price rises has been higher and faster than forecast by most, bringing significant challenges ahead for households in the winter months, according to the December 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Financial forecasts
Press Release 20th Dec -
Meet The Money Charity! Our New Promotional Films.
Marking the start of UK Charity Week, The Money Charity have today released their first-ever promotional films There are four films in total, showcasing the charity’s vital work in the areas of Financial Wellbeing and Financial Education Production of these
Our News 6th Dec -
11.3% Increase in average first-time buyer house price in the year to September 2021
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The Money Stats – November 2021 – Prices and Labour Supply Bring Heavy Pressure on UK Household Budgets
UK household budgets continue to be heavily pressured from all sides, with both international and national factors adding unexpected challenges into the mix, according to the November 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Significant challenging effects are being
Press Release 26th Nov -
The Money Stats – October 2021 – Economic Recovery From Pandemic Remains In Transition
The UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic remains in a point of transition, with every sign of a positive measure being equally met by a challenge, according to the October 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. During October
Press Release 27th Oct -
-8.4% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to August 2021
Statistics October 2021 -
The Money Charity and fumopay Partner on Financial Education for Students
Partnership will see fumopay sponsoring the charity’s annual publication, The Student Money Manual. Will also provide virtual delivery of The Money Charity’s Workshops to university students, as well as production of Financial Education videos. Providing The Money Charity with the
Press Release 6th Oct -
Money Lessons That Add Up
Educators can help pupils budget, bank and save thanks to a new guide by the UK’s leading Financial Education charities for Young People. The Youth Financial Capability Group (YFCG) aims to demystify the complex array of offerings so schools can
Our News 29th Sep -
The Money Stats – September 2021 – Pay Growth Much Lower Than Heralded
While many headlines have heralded 2021 yielding significant pay growth for the UK, the reality is much more muted, according to the September 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. As the year has progressed and the UK has
Press Release 28th Sep -
-8.7% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to July 2021
Statistics September 2021 -
The Money Charity Announces New Support from Postcode Society Trust
The Money Charity is delighted to announce new funding of £20,000 to support its work delivering Financial Wellbeing Workshops to disadvantaged young people/adults in the South East of England. This support will enable delivery of 50 hours of sessions, further
Our News 16th Sep -
The Money Stats – August 2021 – Difficult Winter Coming For Many UK Households
While the UK economy continues its gradual encouraging pandemic recovery, signs are growing that the coming winter will be deeply financially difficult for many UK households, according to the August 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Along with
Press Release 24th Aug -
-8.6% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to June 2021
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The Money Stats – July 2021 – Financial Uncertainty Set For Foreseeable
A mixed financial picture continues this month, with promising signs of economic recovery tempered by the continuing effects of the pandemic, according to the July 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. This month’s figures show plenty of positives
Press Release 28th Jul -
9.5% Increase in average first-time buyer house price in the year to May 2021
Statistics July 2021 -
11 years Time to save for a first-time buyer house deposit, saving at the average rate out of average UK income (at Oct to Dec 2020 rate of household saving)
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The Money Stats – June 2021 – Pandemic Heavily Disrupts Young People’s Financial Lives
While statistically less at a health risk, the heavy impact of the pandemic on young people’s financial lives continues to be laid bare, according to the June 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. As the vaccine programme accelerates
Press Release 30th Jun -
The Money Charity & MaPS Financial Foundations Covid-Impact Rapid Literature Review
Today, we welcome the publication of The Money & Pensions Service (MaPS) Financial Foundations Covid-Impact Rapid Literature Review, researched and written for MaPS by The Money Charity, the UK’s Financial Capability charity. The review details the deep and widespread impacts
Our News 27th May -
The Money Stats – May 2021 – Wider Economic Recovery Tempered By Significant Proportion of Households in Financial Distress
Encouraging indications of economic recovery continue to be tempered by new reports further detailing the heavy effects of the pandemic on a significant proportion of the UK’s households, according to the May 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity.
Press Release 25th May -
1.2% Increase in private rental prices in the year to April 2021
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£1,962 Average credit card debt per household in February 2021
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The Money Stats – April 2021 – First Glimmers of ‘Post-Covid’ Financial Lives Emerge
With Covid-19 restrictions continuing to be lifted, the first glimmers of what ‘post-Covid’ financial life may look like for UK households have started to be seen, according to the April 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. As the
Press Release 27th Apr -
£3,763 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in January 2021
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The Money Stats – March 2021 – Household Financial Crunch Continues Despite Extended Supports
Evidence continues to emerge demonstrating the scale of the crunch on household finances and its likely consequences as the UK emerges from the pandemic, according to the March 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The March Budget brought
Press Release 30th Mar -
Financial Education 3-5 Times More Effective Than Previously Thought
– New report shows Financial Education programmes 3-5 times more effective than previously found. – The Money Charity has reached 215,000 Young People with Financial Education since 2010 – Just 1 Hour of their Money Workshops leads to significant increases
Our News 10th Mar -
4.5 million Number of workers on furlough in January 2021 as a result of the pandemic.
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The Money Stats – February 2021 – Significant Budget For Post-Pandemic Financial Recovery Plan
Ongoing falls in employment and the economy show the challenge ahead for the UK’s post-pandemic financial recovery, meaning all eyes turn to next week’s hugely significant budget, according to the February 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. As
Press Release 26th Feb -
-17.8% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to November 2020
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The Money Stats – January 2021 – Pandemic’s Mounting Financial Impact on UK Households
As 2020 came to a close, the fuller picture of Covid-19’s effect on UK household finances continued to emerge, demonstrating the significant mounting financial impact of the pandemic, according to the January 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity.
Press Release 29th Jan -
Our Exciting Financial Education Pilot with Teenage Cancer Trust
In our Young People’s work, we’ve always been passionate about ensuring that all Young People get the Financial Education they need, especially those whose situation and circumstances may often lead to them not being included. That’s why we’re delighted to
Our News 13th Jan -
411,000 Increase in unemployment in the year to October 2020
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The Money Stats – December 2020 – Household Divide Continues to Widen Sharply
The divide between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ continues to grow starkly as we move towards the end of a year dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the December 2020 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. As
Press Release 21st Dec -
The Money Stats – November 2020 – Pressure Builds On UK Households
Multiple recent figures underline the scale of financial pressures building on UK households throughout 2020 from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the November 2020 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. With the end of this
Press Release 30th Nov -
-15.1% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to September 2020
Statistics November 2020 -
28.1% Proportion of household income saved in April to June 2020, influenced by Covid-19 lockdown and furlough
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The Money Stats – October 2020 – Positive Signs Tempered By Lower Financial Resilience
Positive news of higher savings levels and lower credit card balances over recent months is tempered by evidence of wider losses of income and lowering of overall financial resilience, as the pandemic continues to demonstrate its surprising and conflicting effects
Press Release 28th Oct -
The Money Stats – September 2020 – Pandemic Highlights Flaws of The ‘Old Normal’
The Money Charity’s popular monthly report on the UK’s finances, The Money Statistics, returns this month*, painting a picture of a UK which has not only been significantly affected economically and societally, but which has also had its lack of
Press Release 30th Sep -
£2,238 Average credit card debt per household in July 2020
Statistics September 2020 -
£60,363 Average total debt per UK household in January 2020
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The Money Stats – March 2020 – Portrait of a Pre-Crisis UK
March 2020’s Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity, are released from a place significantly different to anything the majority of us will ever have witnessed before, and almost certainly unlike any previous period for which this report has existed.
Press Release 30th Mar -
-2,940 Change in the number of bank and building society branches since 2012
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The Money Stats – February 2020 – Ongoing Decline of Cash Remains Threat to UK’s Financial Inclusion
While the UK’s rapid shift towards contactless and digital payments continues apace, these moves remain a very real problem and threat to the financial inclusion of a significant number of UK adults, according to the February 2020 Money Statistics, produced
Press Release 26th Feb -
£39.6 billion Additional household mortgage debt in year to November 2019
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The Money Stats – January 2020 – UK 2019 Household Debt Closely Parallels Government’s
In the year up to November 2019, UK households borrowed almost as much as the Government, demonstrating that debt remains both a private and public sector issue, according to the January 2020 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The
Press Release 30th Jan -
£2,604 Average credit card debt per household in October 2019
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The Money Stats – December 2019 – Credit Card Plateau May Herald Big Changes for 2020
A noticeable levelling off of credit card lending over the second half of 2019 so far bucks a significant long-term trend, suggesting that we may see big changes in the credit market during 2020, according to the December 2019 Money
Press Release 20th Dec -
1.8% Increase in average real pay in the year to September 2019
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The Money Stats – November 2019 – Young People Challenged By Increasing Financial Pressure
A combination of challenging situations are bringing high pressure on young people aiming to manage their money well and achieve financial wellbeing, according to the November 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The November report draws a number
Press Release 28th Nov -
TMTPW 2019 – Making Money As Common A Topic of Conversation as the Weather!
Brits Have Low Confidence in Their Own Money Management Skills 2 in 3 don’t feel confident managing their money Only 1 in 2 think that they are a confident and savvy consumer Just 1 in 4 feels they know enough about
Our News 19th Nov -
The Money Stats – October 2019 – Wage Growth Positivity Offset By Overall Financial Picture
Positive news emerging this month of growth in average real wages across the UK should be tempered by a wider view of other financial issues and trends, according to the October 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. According
Press Release 29th Oct -
0.3% Change in UK Gross Domestic Product in the three months to August 2019
Statistics October 2019 -
The Money Stats – September 2019 – The Rising Cost of Everyday Life
Some of the most basic costs of everyday living have shown considerable increases in their average cost over recent years, affecting other parts of life in turn, according to the September 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Coinciding
Press Release 27th Sep -
£59,319 Average total debt per UK household in July 2019
Statistics September 2019 -
The Money Stats – August 2019 – Changing the Picture to a ‘Per Person’ Economy
The UK economy contracted by 0.2% in the quarter to June 2019, the first time since 2012 that GDP has fallen, but a clearer gauge on the impact of this can be seen by viewing it on a ‘per person’ basis,
Press Release 30th Aug -
-5.0% Change in the average real wage since pre-crash peak in February 2008
Statistics August 2019 -
0.80% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in May 2019
Statistics July 2019 -
The Money Stats – July 2019 – “Safe As Houses”…What’s Happening in the UK Market?
While average UK house prices continue to rise, the true measure of the property market is highly dependent on which source you look at, as well as taking into account regional variations, according to the July 2019 Money Statistics, produced
Press Release 24th Jul -
The Money Charity Announces New Partnership with Oaks Consultancy
Relationship is Agency’s First With a Financial Charity The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce their new partnership with Oaks Consultancy, who will support them with strategy, business development and income generation. Following a tendering
Our News 1st Jul -
The Money Charity’s Response to the MAPS Listening Document
The Money Charity warmly welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Money and Pensions Service Listening Document, which we see as making a vital contribution to a successful strategy to improve financial capability in the UK. We look forward to
External News 1st Jul -
2.0% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to May 2019
Statistics June 2019 -
The Money Stats – June 2019 – UK Incomes Struggle As Recent Rises Peter Out
Average UK incomes continue to struggle in 2019, with regular real pay, as of April, 1.1% lower than the pre-crash peak in February 2008 and total real pay (i.e. including bonuses) 5.5% below, according to the June 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
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The Money Stats – May 2019 – Average UK Credit Card Debt Could Take Over Quarter of a Century To Repay
It would take the average person in the UK 26 years and 9 months to pay off the average credit card debt, if they only make the minimum payment each month, according to the May 2019 Money Statistics, produced by
Press Release 29th May -
£59,540 Average total debt per UK household in March 2019
Statistics May 2019 -
200,000 Young People Reached By Financial Education Workshops!
The Money Charity Celebrates Exciting Milestone The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, are delighted to announce that this Friday (10th May) they will reach the 200,000th recipient of their high-quality proven financial education in a Money Workshop at
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The Money Stats – April 2019 – Financial Year Nears End on Subdued Note
As an otherwise highly eventful financial year draws towards a close, the picture for the UK’s price, wage and debt statistics remains largely subdued, according to the April 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite dramatic events elsewhere,
Press Release 25th Apr