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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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Team members Rhiannon and Lewis have been representing The Money Charity and talking about #FinancialWellbeing at The Watercooler, a conference on wellbeing in the workplace that has been taking place in London. More about The Watercooler here: https://t.co/zIHPFNjKGm https://t.co/UJq3tQ3U3h
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We’re still seeing huge demand for our #FinancialWellbeing Workshops + Webinars from all sorts of workplaces, incl. @CitNow @DayLewisGroup @tfplondon @HavasLynxEU @JCT600 @nfamilyclub @therankgroup @top_cashback
More at: https://t.co/kZlo2eZq5j #WorkshopWednesday #WorkshopRoundUp -
The #CostOfLivingCrisis is heavily affecting people right across the UK + #Students are no different. But our Uni Money Workshops can help students get to grips with their money so they can concentrate instead on enjoying #University! https://t.co/Pyx5rQlwTc #CharityTuesday https://t.co/MLpnybNLvF
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7.0% Inflation rate in the year to March 2022
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Facing up to your finances will always be an easy job to put off for tomorrow, esp. in these challenging times, but getting to grips with your money is the vital first step to #FinancialWellbeing. Make that your #MondayMotivation with our #MoneyManual! https://t.co/awc0X5xVyX
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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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#TBT to these great pictures from one of our #FinancialEducation Money Workshops last week. Every day, we help young people get to grips with managing their money well so they can make the right financial decisions for themselves. https://t.co/ODCXYwajpo #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/20C6aGJEZ7
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#TBT to these great pictures from one of our #FinancialEducation Money Workshops last week. Every day, we help young people get to grips with managing their money well so they can make the right financial decisions for themselves. https://t.co/ODCXYwssDw #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/20C6aH1Odf
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Today is #NationalNumeracyDay! Numeracy is foundational to all of our #FinancialEducation + #FinancialWellbeing work, so head to @Nat_Numeracy for loads of info, events, activities + resources!
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A #CharityTuesday reminder our Workshops are available for charities + community orgs of all sizes across the UK. If you know/support a great organisation you think would like to know this, why not RT this to them? https://t.co/fHYnkqhlOX + https://t.co/36yEk9Z1By https://t.co/tCXnLgk5Of
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It’s #LearningAtWorkWeek, h/lighting the importance of learning cultures + investing in #Employees. Our #FinancialWellbeing Workshops are a great option to help #Workplaces do this, any week of the year!
Find out more: https://t.co/1gAyMO6BFT https://t.co/oaYCFvYYbg @LAWWeekWire https://t.co/3Lddvix3gB
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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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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 https://t.co/Rh3JHxiEqE
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With the #CostOfLivingCrisis + during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, there’s no better time to look at our #FinancialWellbeing + #FinancialEducation Workshops + Webinars for your workplace, school, college, uni or charity/community group.
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Great news! Along with Which? + many others, we’ve long been calling for ongoing + protected #AccessToCash for the many people still fully or partly reliant on cash for managing their money day-to-day. #FinancialWellbeing
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If you’re finding your financial situation a struggle, @MoneyHelperUK‘s new online tools, like their #BillPrioritiser, aims to help you think through which debts + outgoings you might want to deal with soonest.
https://t.co/retnLnOCR8 #CharityTuesday #FinancialWellbeing https://t.co/W2f6EqF5CV
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With the #StudentFinance application deadline in just a few days (for those starting uni this year https://t.co/OejCUUidEl), it’s well worth downloading our free #StudentMoneyManual, to get your head around it all! Just head to: https://t.co/HqdcpWtjLP #ManualMonday #GotMySMM
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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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DYK it’s #NationalWalkingMonth? Of course, walking isn’t just good for you, it’s also an easy money saver! For loads more ideas on getting to grips with your money + increasing your #FinancialWellbeing, why not order/download our Money Manual: https://t.co/ajk8K07Ham #WalkThisMay https://t.co/Q52gODx02B
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Our wide range of #FinancialWellbeing Workshops + Webinars help us meet all sorts of workplaces’ + community groups’ needs: staff teams, carers, volunteers, the homeless, apprentices, refugees + asylum seekers, to name just a few! See all the options: https://t.co/kZlo2eZq5j https://t.co/zKmvcVzXv6
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15.7 pence per litre Increase in the price of unleaded petrol in March 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 -
12.6% Increase in average first-time buyer house price 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 -
0.5% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to 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
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£2,118 Average credit card debt per household in November 2021
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-3.7% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to 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
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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 -
£3,741 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in 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 -
£3,737 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in August 2021
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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 -
£3,734 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in July 2021
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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 -
406,000 Number of 18-24 year-olds unemployed in the three months 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 years Time to save for a first-time buyer house deposit, saving at the average rate out of average UK income (at Jan to March 2021 rate of household saving)
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435,000 Number of 18-24 year-olds unemployed in the three months to April 2021
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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 -
360,000 Increase in unemployment in the year to 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 -
£3,838 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in 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 -
£260 billion Amount that would be raised from a 1% wealth tax levied for five years on households with wealth of £1m+
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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 -
£3,901 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in September 2020
Statistics November 2020 -
£2,241 Average credit card debt per household in August 2020
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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 -
31.82% Average overdraft interest rate in August 2020
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£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 -
£197,384 Average first time buyer house price 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 -
£1,669 billion Total household debt in 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
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£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 -
£35,950 Average student debt for the latest cohort to enter repayment
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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
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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 -
1.7% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to September 2019
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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 -
1.7% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to August 2019
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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
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0.80% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in May 2019
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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 -
£11.36 billion Public sector net borrowing (excluding RBS and Bank of England) in the three months to May 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 -
£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 -
1.9% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to March 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
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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 -
0.4% Average increase in house prices in the year to February 2019, according to Nationwide
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
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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 -
£898.71 Increase in average total debt per adult in the year to November 2018
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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
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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 -
9.96 million Number of employees auto-enrolled into pension schemes by November 2018
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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 -
18.63% Average credit card interest rate in September 2018
Statistics November 2018 -
0.2% Average interest rate on instant access savings account 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
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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 -
94% First time buyer deposit, as percent of average salary, 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 -
£2,650 The increase in net lending to individuals a day
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 -
£46m The fall in Public Sector Net Debt per day in 2018
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 -
90 The amount of LINK cash machine transactions per second in April 2018
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 -
£1.9bn The increase in consumer credit debt since last month
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
Our News 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 -
£23.61 The average cost a day to raise a child to their 18th birthday for a couple
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
Our News 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
Our News 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
Our News 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 -
0.5% UK economy growth 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
Our News 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,
Our News 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 -
0.4% The fall in real terms wages excluding bonuses
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 -
0.5% The Bank of England Base rate rise in November 2017
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 -
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
Our News 16th Nov -
Credit Reports, Credit History, Credit Scores…It Doesn’t Have to be Scary!
The recent survey ‘Understanding the 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
Our News 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 -
2.5% The rise in house prices in the year to October, according to Nationwide
Statistics November 2017 -
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 -
35% The percentage of households with no savings whatsoever
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 homeownership an ever more distant dream for many. New figures show that if someone on the average salary saved an average proportion
Our News 19th Sep