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34% Proportion of income including benefits spent on rent by private renters
Statistics November 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 -
98% First-time buyer deposit as percentage of average salary, in September 2018
Statistics November 2018 -
18.38% Average credit card interest rate in August 2018
Statistics October 2018 -
The Money Stats – October 2018 – Rapid Rise of Digital Payments Yet to Halt Enduring Popularity of Cash
With many headlines sounding the death knell for cash, its popularity and use continues to endure robustly, according to the October 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Despite reports that the tipping point has been reached, with the
Press Release 23rd Oct -
The Money Stats – September 2018 – Public Sector Improvements Mask Household Debt Concerns
Considerable improvements in UK public sector finances should be weighed alongside signs of concern for household finances, according to the September 2018 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. A dramatic improvement in the UK’s public sector finances has been
Press Release 20th Sep -
18.35% Average credit card interest rate in July 2018
Statistics September 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Debt continues to drop as interests rise
In the same month that the Bank of England base rate has risen to 0.75% – the highest level since 2009, debt growth has fallen to its lowest level in over a year. According to the August 2018 Money Statistics,
Press Release 14th Aug -
£65m The fall in Public Sector Net Debt per day in 2018
Statistics August 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Day to day costs rise across the UK
Findings from the latest Money Statistics from The Money Charity have revealed that UK household costs have risen dramatically in May. The average UK household daily spend on gas, water and electricity has increased to £4.21 in May, growing by
Press Release 25th Jul -
230 The fall in unemployment a day
Statistics July 2018 -
Press Release: Just one hour of financial education works – Evaluation of The Money Charity’s Workshops in schools
The Money Charity’s Money Workshops have a significant positive effect on the financial capability of young people, in terms of confidence and perception of knowledge, even when the majority of students experience only one one-hour workshop. This is one of
External News 24th Jul -
THE MONEY STATS – Debt growth slows in the UK
New statistics show that, having reached a peak in April the growth of debt per adult is now beginning to slow. The June 2018’s Money Statistics – produced by The Money Charity finds that growth over the previous 12 months
Press Release 13th Jun -
18.26% The increase in the average interest rate on a credit card bearing interest
Statistics June 2018 -
114.4% The average debt to income ratio per adult in the UK
Statistics May 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Economic Growth predicted to slump to 5 year low
UK GDP growth is predicted to slump at 0.1% between January and March 2018, its lowest quarterly level since Q4 2012, according to the latest Money Statistics. May’s Money Statistics reveals that the ONS predict Q1 2018 GDP growth to
Press Release 14th May -
£1,169.92 The increase in the amount of debt owed per adult in the UK since last year
Statistics April 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Almost 10m households in the UK have no savings whatsoever
An extra 340,000 households have no savings to their name since last year, rising to 9.79 million in 2017, according to the latest Money Statistics. April’s Money Statistics reveal that the amount of households in the UK with no cash
Press Release 18th Apr -
How to pay off your credit card debt
Sara Williams, creator of money advice blog Debt Camel, and local Citizens Advice volunteer advisor, guest blogs for The Money Charity on the best ways to pay off credit card debt quickly. The Financial Conduct Authority last week announced its
Blog 24th Mar -
THE MONEY STATS – Beginning of the Housing Bubble Burst
Average house prices across the UK fell by 0.7% over the last quarter according to Halifax, and by 0.3% in February according to Nationwide. According to the latest Money Charity Money Statistics, the latest house price estimates from two of
Press Release 20th Mar -
5% The reduction in loans approved for house purchase over the year
Statistics March 2018 -
Financial Capability and Young Workers Report Blog – Veda Harrison, Public and Consumer Affairs Manager, NatWest
At NatWest, we believe that financial capability is essential to national prosperity, improving business productivity and employee wellbeing. But for us, financial capability is about more than this. It’s about helping customers – especially tomorrow’s customers – develop better money
Blog 19th Mar -
International Women’s Day – The Fin Cap Gender Gap
When it comes to money, women are often worse off compared to their male counterparts. Whether we are talking about earnings, savings, confidence or capability, men often come up trumps. Of course, the most obvious statistic that demonstrates how women
Blog 8th Mar -
The Bank of Mum and Dad: New Post Office Guide
Are you thinking about helping your kids (big kids!) get onto the property ladder? Or have your parents offered to help you buy your first home? If yes is the answer to either of those questions, then you are definitely
Blog 5th Mar -
PRESS RELEASE – The Money Charity pushes for new PSHE legislation in England
Through the Youth Financial Capability Group (YFCG), The Money Charity has written to Minister of State for Schools, Nick Gibb MP, urging him to legislate for statutory Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) for all primary and secondary schools
Press Release 1st Mar -
Talking Money: How we can tackle a very British problem
Talking about money and personal finances in general is perhaps one of the last classic British taboos. As the saying goes: “There are two things you never talk about in life: money and politics”. The Money Charity believes it is
Blog 26th Feb -
6mins and 13secs The average time between insolvencies/bankruptcies in Q4 2017
Statistics February 2018 -
THE MONEY STATS – Cash ISA interest at highest level since 2014
The average cash ISA interest rate soared to 0.91% at the start of 2018, an increase of 0.55% on the previous month. New data from the Bank of England, published in The Money Charity’s February Money Statistics reveal that cash
Press Release 20th Feb -
Living as a Student: National Student Money Week 2018
This year’s focus for National Student Money Week is on student accommodation. The theme ‘Where I Live’ was chosen to zero in on the cost of student housing and how it is affecting budgeting, student debt and mental health in
Blog 16th Feb -
Taking Money Off Your Mind: Dealing with Cancer and Money
As part of World Cancer Day 2018, we at The Money Charity want to offer support to those affected by cancer who may be worried about the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on their money. Whether you’re a patient,
Blog 4th Feb -
THE MONEY STATS – 2017, A year of real terms wage decline
Real term wages have continued to slump in the UK, according to The Money Charity’s January 2018 Money Statistics report. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that real term regular pay fell by 0.4% between August and October 2017.
Press Release 16th Jan -
26 years and 3 months The amount of time to pay off an average credit card debt with minimum repayments
Statistics January 2018 -
The Money Charity Announces First London Marathon Runner
The Money Charity, the UK’s financial capability charity, announces its first runner in the London Marathon will be Tim Perkins, Co-Founder of Nudge. Steph Hayter, Acting Chief Executive of The Money Charity said: “This is the first time The Money Charity
Press Release 8th Jan -
THE MONEY STATS – House price growth slows but cost of living continues to shoot up
The growth in house prices in the UK slowed significantly over the past month, reveals the December Money Statistics. Last month, the annual growth in house prices stood at 3.9%, down from 4.5% in the year to October. The dip
Press Release 12th Dec -
-0.6% The fall in house price growth in the three months to November
Statistics December 2017 -
NextGen Planners to help The Money Charity deliver vital financial education
The Money Charity is delighted to announce a new partnership. NextGen Planners will be supporting The Money Charity’s vital financial education workshops in schools. The workshops we deliver empower thousands of young people to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence
Press Release 1st Dec -
THE OFFICIAL MONEY CHARITY BUDGET BUILDER IS OUT!
The Money Charity is delighted to announce that the new Budget Builder is officially live! We believe that it is more important than ever for people to make sure they are on top of, and in control of, their money.
Press Release 23rd Nov -
Overheard in Young People’s Workshops
At The Money Charity we deliver financial capability workshops in schools and colleges across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. When I was thinking about what I could write a blog about, it occurred to me that the things we hear
Blog 16th Nov -
Credit Reports, Credit History, Credit Scores….It Doesn’t Have to be Scary!
The recent survey ‘Understanding financial lives of UK adults’ conducted by the FCA stated that 9% of UK adults have been declined a product in the last 2 years. 49% of them were unable to get the product they needed
Blog 14th Nov -
THE MONEY STATS – Increase in interest rates as personal debts hit new high
This month, the Bank of England announced an increase in the base interest rate for the first time in a decade. This comes as The Money Charity’s November Money Statistics reveal that personal debt has hit a new high of
Press Release 8th Nov -
£57,490 The average total debt per household (including mortgages)
Statistics November 2017 -
Unpaid Carers’ project shortlisted for the NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund
BRILLIANT NEWS! Today voting has opened for the NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund in which The Money Charity has been shortlisted! Who gets funding is decided, in-part, by a public vote, and this is where we need our fantastic supporters
External News 27th Oct -
THE MONEY STATS – Outstanding Mortgages hits all-time high in the UK
Continued growth in house prices, along with a small decline in the number of outstanding home loans has led to the highest level of mortgage debt per household ever recorded. The October Money Statistics, produced by the Money Charity, have
Press Release 17th Oct -
£121,678 The estimated average outstanding mortgage per household in August
Statistics October 2017 -
THE MONEY STATS – A lifetime to save for a deposit?
Historically low saving rates and negligible returns on cash pots – not just rising house prices – make home ownership an ever more distant dream for many. New figures show that if someone on the average salary saved an average
Press Release 19th Sep -
1.7% The savings ratio in Q1 2017
Statistics September 2017 -
Money Workshops – Autumn bookings open
Being on top of their money improves wellbeing and helps people achieve their goals and live happier, more positive lives. We are now taking bookings for in-house staff workshops – from lunch-hour sessions to full day courses. Read more here.
Our News 18th Sep -
The big difference between now and 2008, and why it shouldn’t make us feel any better
Last week, the Bank of England issued a warning over the UKs unsecured debt, which this June grew to more than £200 billion for the first time since 2008. Our Money Stats are out today and we are taking a
Press Release 8th Aug -
£7,413 The amount the average household owes in unsecured debt
Statistics August 2017 -
Direct delivery should be a part of the financial education mix in Wales
We’ve delivered nearly 900 classes on financial skills for 22,000 secondary school students in Wales over the last six years. We’ve seen that wales is, by many measures, ahead of the rest of the UK in providing financial education for
External News 14th Jul -
£10.4 billion Public sector net borrowing in April
Statistics July 2017 -
Good. But good enough? The FCA’s new credit card proposals
Today, the the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on persistent debt and earlier intervention remedies closed. The proposals were a welcome first step towards addressing the reality that millions of people pay large amounts interest and fees, and are encouraged to build up
External News 3rd Jul -
Financial skills for adults with learning disabilities – what we’re learning
The Money Charity is working with Hammersmith & Fulham Mencap to develop accessible financial skills workshops to help people with learning disabilities take control of their money. Been on holiday and would love to be able to afford to do it
Blog 23rd Jun -
£540 million The amount UK banks and building societies wrote off from January to March
Statistics June 2017 -
Annual Report 2016
Today, we want to share with you our 2016 annual report – the story of The Money Charity’s work last year. We live in a country that’s notoriously furtive about our personal finances. We just don’t talk enough about money,
External News 16th May -
£120,230 The average outstanding mortgage for the 11.1 million households with mortgages in March
Statistics May 2017