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Time for your #FridayStatAttack where each week we highlight The Money Stats, our popular monthly report which gives a full, objective view of the state of the UK’s finances. You can find the full report here: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ and sign-up to get it straight into your inbox each month: https://themoneycharity.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b5c8e666d8c69ad1a687c97b&id=1e74a1b033 #FF #MoneyStats #MoneyStatistics #Stats #Statistics #UKFinance #Debt #CreditCards #Credit
About 3 days ago -
Time for your #FridayStatAttack from our monthly report on the state of the UK’s finances #TheMoneyStatistics
You can find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU + sign-up to get it straight in your inbox here https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5 #FF #Stats https://t.co/l2cVxZ0M3V -
Great initiative supporting #universities + #students with free learning resources during #lockdown. Don’t forget our interactive #StudentMoneyManual is also available for download at any time: https://t.co/pYuJPAN9uv #FF https://t.co/3vkxFTPQ5i
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Hard to cut through all the #Covid19 noise/opinion to find reliable, thoughtful + impartial guidance, so here’s our #signposting list of places we think are offering helpful info. As always, do as much of your own research as possible too! https://t.co/WF2kpYP155 https://t.co/OtJCLbJc0g
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£4,264 Total unsecured debt per UK adult, January 2020
Statistics March 2020 -
#AprilFoolsDay may be canx, but which of these changes ISN’T happening in April? #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY
– #Contactless limit ⬆️ £45
– #EnergyCap ⬇️ £17/yr
– #StatePension age ⬆️ 66
– #NationalLivingWage ⬆️ 51p/hr
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RT @karlwilding: As charities, we don’t have a right to exist. But people do have a right to the services that we now provide, from cancer…
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If you’re planning on going to uni this year, or are in your first year, can you spare us 10 minutes for some feedback? We’d love to hear what you think of this year’s Student Money Manual – https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people/student-moneymanual/ – through this quick survey – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CRVPHKG #StudentMoneyManual #StudentMoney #StudentFinance #StudentBanking #StudentLoans #Students #Uni #University #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellbeing #Survey #Feedback #Undergrad #Undergraduate #CharityTuesday
About 6 days ago -
If you’re planning on going to #uni this year, or are a first year #student, can you spare us 10 mins? We’d love to hear your thoughts/feedback on this year’s #StudentMoneyManual (https://t.co/1YRSx2Bp9z) through this quick survey https://t.co/leSQXIEnHo #CharityTuesday https://t.co/fQE1twICNK
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Useful info from @TVLicensing here https://t.co/GfVdt3Lo2g including postponed changes to licences for over 75s, payment + cancellation details for anyone struggling, as well as reminder of price increase from tomorrow (so renew now if you need to + can.) #Covid19UK
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Our March 2020 #MoneyStatistics are out today, where we highlight a snapshot of the UK on the eve of the current #Covid19 crisis. Find out more at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-stats-march-2020-portrait-pre-crisis-uk or get the full report at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ where you can also sign-up to receive it each month.
#MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts #MoneyStats #Stats #Statistics #UKFinance #Debt #Mortgage #CreditCards #Savings #PreLockdown #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellbeingAbout 7 days ago -
£4,264 Total unsecured debt per UK adult, January 2020
Statistics March 2020 -
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 -
Our March 2020 #MoneyStatistics out today, h/lighting a financial snapshot of the UK on the eve of the current #Covid19 crisis. Find out more at: https://t.co/cOs5Dq6qWh or get the full report at: https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU where you can also sign-up to receive it each month. https://t.co/q29tfsrN0H
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Time for your #FridayStatAttack where each week we highlight The Money Stats, our popular monthly report which gives a full, objective view of the state of the UK’s finances. You can find the full report here: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ and sign-up this weekend to receive the March edition straight into your inbox first thing next week: https://themoneycharity.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b5c8e666d8c69ad1a687c97b&id=1e74a1b033 #FF #MoneyStats #MoneyStatistics #Stats #Statistics #UKFinance #Household #Appliances #WhiteGoods #Essentials
About 1 week ago -
Time for your #FridayStatAttack from our monthly report on the state of the UK’s finances #TheMoneyStatistics You can find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU + sign-up this wknd to get it straight in your inbox on Monday https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5 #FF https://t.co/9VZeTdk8wC
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Important comment from our friends at Which? Businesses going cashless in the current circumstances absolutely makes sense, but we mustn’t forget the millions who remain totally reliant on cash for their day-to-day expenditure. https://t.co/WF2kpYP155 #AccessToCash https://t.co/2zWpdxwNA2
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Vital support from multiple politicians on this important call for Government support package for #Charities #Voluntary Orgs + #SocialEnterprises, many of whom are on the frontline supporting people. #EveryDayCounts https://t.co/q124nQSUNs
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RT @TheFCA: See our updates from the last week on our dedicated #coronavirus (Covid-19) webpages https://t.co/i9TphDB9Xk #coronavirusuk #CO…
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Really important thoughts here from our friends at MAT, we encounter lots of self-employed in our work + helping to protect them, alongside all other workers, quickly will be essential. https://t.co/PNyFcA43Av https://t.co/GKoBmQabRy
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This 👇 is a really important call and one we wholeheartedly endorse for the whole charity sector at this time. Thank you to @csjthinktank and many others for taking the lead and we look forward to positive developments! https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY https://t.co/Vqh2wa3XGH
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Due to the developing #Covid19UK situation, we have taken the decision to close the TMC office, move the entire staff to remote working and suspend operations. To find out more, head to https://t.co/FlJq7Sh2Lw which will be updated on a rolling basis as required. https://t.co/CPdtejO1D3
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We’re offering 140 fully-funded #FinancialEducation Money Workshops for 16-17 year olds in educational + community groups in, or near, #Northumberland, N + S #Yorkshire, #Nottinghamshire, #WestMidlands + #GreaterLondon Find out more: https://t.co/IsamJz86uq https://t.co/TzeODckIc2
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We’ve published the latest information regarding The Money Charity’s operations in light of the Covid-19 situation on our website and will keep this regularly updated as things progress. Our first priority will continue to be the wellbeing, safety and health of our staff, consultants, volunteers, and the many organisations we work with. https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-charity-update-covid-19/ #FF #Covid #Covid19 #Corona #CoronaVirus
About 3 weeks ago -
The latest info on our operations in light of #Covid_19 is on our website now + we will regularly update this as things progress. Our first priority remains the wellbeing, safety + health of everyone involved with our work. https://t.co/FlJq7Sh2Lw #FF https://t.co/fgA65ITzMG
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The Money Charity Update on Covid-19
For more information or guidance on financial issues in the current situation, go to our specific Covid-related Signposting page here, or our General Signposting here. Updated 18/03/2020 * The Money Charity continues to closely monitor the evolving Covid-19 (“Coronavirus”) situation.
Our News 13th Mar -
A recent story said majority of UK consumers have all their money with one provider, leaving them vulnerable to being shut off from their finances if their bank/building society have an IT meltdown. What would you do? #ThursdayThoughts #FinancialWellbeing https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY https://t.co/fKxYtyLgcO
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Great to see the Budget commitment, but Gov needs to flesh out the detail. JACS has been looking at this for months. https://t.co/au9VJ4P3wo
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A really busy morning for everyone at Health and Wellbeing @ Work and time for a well-deserved lunch! We’re still around all day to chat everything #FinancialWellbeing with you though, come find us at Stand 1️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ in the Exhibitor’s area. http://www.healthwellbeingwork.co.uk/ https://themoneycharity.org.uk/ #CharityTuesday #Wellbeing #Health #MentalHealth #WellbeingAtWork #HealthAtWork #HealthAtWork2020 #Workplaces #HereAllDay
About 4 weeks ago -
Great shot from #WorldBookDay yesterday of our #Muggle Consultant Jenny who was delivering one of our #FinancialEducation #MoneyWorkshops to our friends at @dartonacademy. Or was it #Hogwarts? https://themoneycharity.org.uk #FF #HarryPotter #Cosplay #Wizard #gryffindor #hufflepuff #ravenclaw #slytherin #Darton #Barnsley
About 1 month ago -
Happy #WorldBookDay! Our two favourite books have to be our excellent Money Manual and Student Money Manual, they may not have the best characters in them (and the costumes aren’t up to much), but they are crammed with helpful, relatable, practical advice and information on how to make the most of your money throughout your life. Get hold of copies at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/resources #MoneyManual #StudentMoneyManual #Manual #Books #BookDay #Reading #Money #MoneyManagement #FinancialEducation #FinancialWellbeing
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Today is #WorldMathsDay, so we’ve been challenging our followers with a series of Maths Challenges taken from our #FinancialEducation + #FinancialWellbeing resources and workshops! Fancy testing out your skills? Then head over to our Twitter and tweet us some answers! https://twitter.com/TheMoneyCharity
#Maths #MathsSkills #MoneyManual #StudentMoneyManual #TeacherResourcePacks #Workshops #Savings #Housing #StudentLoans #SavvyConsumerAbout 1 month ago -
Time for your #FridayStatAttack where each week we highlight The Money Stats, our popular monthly report which gives a full, objective view of the state of the UK’s finances. You can find the full report here: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ and sign-up to receive it straight into your inbox each month here: https://themoneycharity.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b5c8e666d8c69ad1a687c97b&id=1e74a1b033 #FF #MoneyStats #MoneyStatistics #Stats #Statistics #UKFinance #Cash #CashMachines #ATM #ProtectCash #AccessToCash #BankClosures
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Our #February 2020 #MoneyStatistics are out today, where we highlight the threat which the ongoing decline of cash represents for the UK’s financial inclusion. Find out more at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-stats-february-2020-ongoing-decline-cash-remains-threat-uks-financial-inclusion or get the full report at: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/money-statistics/ where you can also sign-up to receive it each month. #WednesdayWisdom
#Stats #Statistics #FinancialWellbeing #FinancialInclusion #Cash #CashMachines #ATM #Banks #BuildingSocieties #AccessToCashAbout 1 month ago -
-2,940 Change in the number of bank and building society branches since 2012
Statistics February 2020 -
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 -
We’re really excited to be offering a new option to schools, Teacher Support Sessions, where our Young People’s team provide teachers with 1:1 guidance on where Financial Education sits on the curriculum, how to deliver it in a fun and engaging way, as well as how to make use of our Teacher Resource Packs. If that’s something you or your school would like to find out more about, get in touch: https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people/ #CharityTuesday #FinancialEducation #Teachers #Schools #Lessons #LessonPlans #Learning #TeacherResourcePacks #YoungPeople #Curriculum
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£46.2 billion Increase in UK household debt in the year to November 2019
Statistics January 2020 -
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 -
0.18% Increase in outstanding credit card balances in year to October 2019
Statistics December 2019 -
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 -
£50,581 Average first-time buyer house deposit
Statistics November 2019 -
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 -
£59,441 Average total debt per UK household in 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 -
26 years and 7 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
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 -
2.1% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to July 2019
Statistics August 2019 -
26 years and 9 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
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 -
0.83% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in April 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
Press Release 27th Jun -
The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report
It’s scarcely believable, but 2019 is racing on and the summer is already (we can only hope…) almost upon us! What better moment then to highlight the release of The Money Charity’s 2018 Annual Report, sharing the story of all
Our News 30th May -
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 -
£2,655 Average credit card debt per 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 -
£59,552 Average total debt per UK household in February 2019
Statistics April 2019 -
Emerging Payments Awards 2019
Emerging Payments Awards – 3rd October 2019 The Emerging Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation in payments. With over 8 hours of networking time, this prestigious event is where relationships are formed and reputations are built. Now in its twelfth
External News 24th Apr -
The Money Stats – March 2019 – Recent Figures Suggest UK Economy Slow-Down
A wide range of debt, price and financial statistics suggest a ‘slowing down’ of the UK’s economic landscape, according to the March 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. While many recent months have seen significant rises or falls
Press Release 26th Mar -
£59,409 Average total debt per UK household in January 2019
Statistics March 2019 -
International Women’s Day – Women and Financial Wellbeing
The Money Charity believes that our message of bringing financial capability and wellbeing is for everyone, whatever their age, gender, background or situation, and are committed to seeing this become ever more the reality for people across the UK. To mark this year’s International
Our News 8th Mar -
The Money Stats – February 2019 – Households Remain Under Financial Stress Despite Some Signs of Improvement
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as possible to
Press Release 22nd Feb -
24 years How long it would take to save the average first time buyer deposit at the average UK savings rate out of the average UK income
Statistics February 2019 -
Our Response to the FCA Discussion Paper on Fair Pricing
The Money Charity calls on the FCA to ban ‘inertia’ pricing and the loyalty surcharge. In our response to the FCA’s discussion paper on fair pricing in financial services, we have called on the FCA to introduce rules that protect long-term
External News 31st Jan -
£58,948 Average total debt per UK household in November 2018
Statistics January 2019 -
The Money Stats – January 2019 – Low Savings and Rising Debt Across UK Points to Need for 2019 Financial Resolutions
Could you spare us 5 minutes? We would love to know what you think of The Money Statistics so have set up a short survey here. With your feedback, we will keep improving the report, making it as useful as
Press Release 25th Jan -
The Money Stats – December 2018 – Strong Auto-Enrolment Pension Rates Yet To Solve UK Coverage Shortfall
While much positive progress has been made on UK public awareness of pensions, and participation in them, a considerable shortfall remains in overall coverage, according to the December 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The implementation and take-up
Press Release 19th Dec -
- £34 billion Change in Public Sector Net Debt (excluding RBS and debt to Bank of England) in the year to October 2018
Statistics December 2018 -
The Money Stats – November 2018 – Insurmountable Obstacles Continue to Block First-Time Buyer Access to Property Market
The challenge of housing affordability in the UK, particularly for first-time buyers, remains acute, according to the November 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Reports that the housing market is struggling, with property values falling or remaining static
Press Release 22nd Nov