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Here’s your #FridayStatAttack from #TheMoneyStatistics, our monthly report on the UK’s finances. Find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU or sign-up to get it straight in your inbox https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5
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We’re welcoming today’s @TheFCA #DutyOfCare announcement, as something we + many others have been calling for for a long time. We look forward to reading more of the detail in the proposals + engaging fully with this new consultation. https://t.co/htaQrqFBMe #FF https://t.co/MielgDga3l
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If you’re considering transferring out of your #DefinedBenefit #Pension, @TheFCA + @TPRgovuk believe it will be in most people’s interests to keep their #DBPension. Find out more here: https://t.co/NsdvlnJqmy
https://t.co/PNyFcA43Av #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/pCJSDFuUWZ
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This week’s #FinancialEducation or #FinancialWellbeing #WorkshopRoundUp!
@ArkGlobeAcademy @BCWTraining @CamdenCarers @DormersWellsHS @Dudley_College @FchsLondon @ForgeValley @PGSALC @SandbachSchool @SayItLoudClub + @SheffCol
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£1,962 Average credit card debt per household in February 2021
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A #CharityTuesday shout out to our friends @PS_Aspire, especially all of their team members who have been helping us deliver extra virtual #FinancialWellbeing Workshops to #charities + community groups. Thank you! https://t.co/1gAyMO63Ql https://t.co/5O3e67XbW1
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With #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starting today, it’s a great time to get thinking about your #FinancialWellbeing and the link between your money + your overall #wellbeing. Find out more about what we do: https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY
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Here’s your #FridayStatAttack from #TheMoneyStatistics, our monthly report on the UK’s finances. Find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU or sign-up to get it straight in your inbox https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5
#FF #Pandemic #Recovery https://t.co/ne8GOSMile -
Want to get your #pupils engaged with #FinancialEducation but don’t know where to start? Our #Teacher Resource Packs are what you’ve been looking for! Each KS3 or KS4 pack is an engaging + interactive ‘lesson in a box’. More here: https://t.co/4OOJ4EStK2 #TRPThursday #Schools
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#WorkshopWednesday shout-out to everywhere having our #FinancialEducation or #FinancialWellbeing Workshops this wk!
@AlsagerSchool @Backwell_School @ForgeValley @KSA_Secondary @MCAmossbourne @Literacy_Trust @SayItLoudClub + Southern 360
https://t.co/5sgebwARVN #WorkshopRoundUp https://t.co/xczK2iFvry
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Big welcome for the #BreathingSpace Scheme which comes into effect today. Important reform we + others have campaigned for giving debtors space to sort their finances. Good explainer here: https://t.co/rSPQanIEp3 #CharityTuesday #TuesdayThoughts
Important to remember…
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…UK #DebtAdvice always available+free. Seek help when you hit issues, don’t postpone taking action. But remember #BreathingSpace is an oppo, not a solution, way out of debt is improving money skills, which we help people do in our #FinancialEducation + #FinancialWellbeing work.
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Here’s your #FridayStatAttack from #TheMoneyStatistics, our monthly report on the UK’s finances. Find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU or sign-up to get it straight in your inbox https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5
#FF #Credit #Borrowing #Pandemic https://t.co/foGpyIqExL -
A useful reminder that while some deadlines have passed, those financially affected by the #pandemic can still access support tailored to their needs + circumstances. https://t.co/K9RwrimvUY #ThursdayThoughts #FinancialWellbeing https://t.co/wpAey66WQE
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Big wk of our #FinancialEducation Money Workshops for young people! #WorkshopWednesday shout-out to @Backwell_School @Copthall_School @EdenParkHigh @ExcelsiorAcad @KingsPriory @OutwoodShafton @PGSALC @SandbachSchool @SheffCol @UniOfYork + @FutureFirstOrg
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8.6% Increase in average first-time buyer house price in the year to 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 -
Our April 2021 #MoneyStatistics are out today, h/lighting the first emerging glimmers of ‘post-Covid’ financial life for UK households. More at: https://t.co/KMkCUIk2oz or get the full report at: https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU + sign-up to receive it monthly. #MoneyStats #CharityTuesday https://t.co/UhbGnVuS36
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Our #MoneyManual and #StudentMoneyManual are great resources for getting engaged with your money and increasing your #FinancialWellbeing. Head to our #Resources page to find out more and order or download copies. https://t.co/pYuJPAN9uv #ManualMonday https://t.co/Pl9QLcUgzl
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Here’s your #FridayStatAttack from #TheMoneyStatistics, our monthly report on the UK’s finances. Find the full report at https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU or sign-up to get it straight in your inbox https://t.co/TXurMZmxL5
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Challenging reports from our friends @StepChange + @Money_Advice show heavy ongoing #pandemic impact on UK households’ finances.
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https://t.co/Bxj6cWnjRJInvestment in #FinancialWellbeing + #FinancialEducation work needed more than ever. #ThursdayThoughts
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This week’s #FinancialWellbeing Workshops are being delivered to @BeyondFoodUK @RapportService + @RefugeeCouncil Want your workplace, charity or community group to book one of our #Workshops?
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We believe #FinancialEducation + #FinancialWellbeing are for everyone. That’s why we’re looking to run #Workshops for vulnerable young adults in these challenging times. But we need the funding to make it happen, could you help us?https://t.co/j8BTPZX3IZ #CharityTuesday https://t.co/l2jtThmmq8
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£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 -
-19.3% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to December 2020
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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 -
8.9 million Number of people who by Dec 2020 had borrowed more because of Coronavirus.
Statistics January 2021 -
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 -
318,000 Increase in unemployment in the year to September 2020
Statistics November 2020 -
£2,241 Average credit card debt per household in August 2020
Statistics October 2020 -
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 -
31.82% Average overdraft interest rate in August 2020
Statistics September 2020 -
£4,264 Total unsecured debt per UK adult, 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 -
£2,594 Average credit card debt per household in December 2019
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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 -
26 years and 7 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
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 -
£35,950 Average student debt for the latest cohort to enter repayment
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
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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 -
14.3% Increase in debt enquiries handled by Citizens Advice in September 2019 in England and Wales, compared with September 2018.
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 -
0.83% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in June 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
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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
External News 10th May -
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 -
0.86% Average interest rate on a cash ISA 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 -
£2,638 Average credit card debt per 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 -
£935.34 Increase in average total debt per adult in the year to December 2018
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