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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 #Energy #Collapse #Consumers #Bills https://t.co/EHTLbsomoS
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#WorkshopWednesday shout-out to @DTV_Inspiration @KeyRingLiving @moathomes + @UKTSA Great to be delivering #FinancialWellbeing Workshops + Webinars with you this week!
Know somewhere that could be our next booking? Send them to: https://t.co/5sgebwARVN
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We’re really looking forward to taking part in the next of #LetsImproveWorkplaceWellbeing‘s series of #MoneyMattersMadeSimple events, discussing all things #FinancialWellbeing on Tuesday 25 January!
Find out more and sign-up here: https://t.co/BNgfyz9bq9 #CharityTuesday https://t.co/sqd1u276Ae
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Having a good New Year’s look at your finances to try + find ways to save money? Our #MoneyManual is a great free download full of #FinancialWellbeing ideas + tips to help you get started. https://t.co/ajk8K07Ham #MondayMotivation #ManualMonday #CutYourEnergyCostsDay https://t.co/oP99zzo3Bb
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£3,713 Total unsecured debt per UK adult in October 2021
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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
* Stat from @turn2us_org https://t.co/4lBVm7J5ou
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#TBT to our exciting launch of our first ever set of promo videos, showcasing our #FinancialWellbeing + #FinancialEducation work, back in December. Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comments or give us a like if you’ve watched all four! https://t.co/AJr8OKY3GT
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Great to get straight back into the swing of #FinancialWellbeing Workshops + Webinars with today’s session for @RailWellbeing! We’ve a very full early 2022 diary so if you’re after a booking, best get in touch sooner rather than later! https://t.co/kZlo2eZq5j #WorkshopWednesday
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#HappyNewYear to all of our followers! Here’s to a 2022 full of increased #FinancialWellbeing for people right across the UK! https://t.co/O8NLAubxDE
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A very #HappyChristmas to all of our followers, from The Money Charity team! https://t.co/VuBt9PRZuF
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Our December 2021 #MoneyStatistics are out today, h/lighting how rapid rises in UK consumer prices have outpaced forecasts + spell a difficult winter for households.
More at: https://t.co/KfBW6qsbju or get the full report + sign-up at: https://t.co/zHfhQKtPmU #MoneyStats #Prices https://t.co/2Qzniu2IZc
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5.5 pence per litre Increase in the price of unleaded petrol in November 2021
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The Money Stats – December 2021 – Challenging Winter Coming, Driven By Prices Rising Ahead of Forecasts
The pace of UK consumer price rises has been higher and faster than forecast by most, bringing significant challenges ahead for households in the winter months, according to the December 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. Financial forecasts
Press Release 20th Dec -
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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Great to talk to several big orgs this week, locking in #FinancialWellbeing Workshops/Webinars bookings for next year, some also generously supporting our work! Want to start your 2022 the right way? We’d love to hear from you! https://t.co/gyBxxlQC1S + https://t.co/kZlo2eZq5j
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We loved chatting all about managing your money well at #University with the #Students at our first FREE virtual Uni Money Workshop last wk. Missed it/couldn’t make it? Don’t worry, there’s 2 more on Jan 11 or 18. Sign-up here: https://t.co/xbcKrYsuMJ https://t.co/Pyx5rQlwTc
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Our free 2021-22 #StudentMoneyManual is the essential guide to #StudentFinance and managing your money well at #University. It’s available as a fully interactive PDF which you can download here: https://t.co/HqdcpWbIUh #SMM #ManualMonday #GotMySMM https://t.co/Ba2UX5XjVT
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Financial Wellbeing in the Community is our 4th + final new video, featuring our free commercial-quality #FinancialWellbeing training for staff, vols or beneficiaries of #Charities, community orgs + #SocialEnterprises. Know somewhere that could benefit? 👇
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Financial Education for Young People is our new video showing off our brilliant #FinancialEducation Money Workshops in #Schools #Colleges + elsewhere. We think it’s a great watch! Agree? Then could you share it with the schools + colleges in your area? https://t.co/ODCXYwrUNY https://t.co/oyT8yJbkc3
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Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace is our new video showing what we offer to #Employers + #Workplaces through our independent quality #Workshops + #Webinars. Take a look + join the many other businesses choosing us as their #FinancialWellbeing provider! https://t.co/eSCHbpskut https://t.co/WqWg7gj2Ti
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Huge thanks also to @pfgroup_plc for their support which made this possible, as well as to the creative team @faltrego!
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We’re really excited today to release our brand new video! “Meet The Money Charity” showcases the essential #FinancialWellbeing + #FinancialEducation work we do every day with people of all ages across the UK. Take a look! We love it, we hope you do too: https://t.co/AJr8OKY3GT https://t.co/UggiMDXytm
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@UWS_Funding Thanks for the shout out! We’re really looking forward to it. https://t.co/Pyx5rQlwTc
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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 -
6.2 pence per litre Increase in the price of unleaded petrol in October 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
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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 -
395,000 Number of 18-24 year-olds unemployed in the three months to 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
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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
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£62,670 Average total debt per UK household 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
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-8.6% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to June 2021
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The Money Stats – July 2021 – Financial Uncertainty Set For Foreseeable
A mixed financial picture continues this month, with promising signs of economic recovery tempered by the continuing effects of the pandemic, according to the July 2021 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. This month’s figures show plenty of positives
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£1,938 Average credit card debt per household in May 2021
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1.2% Increase in private rental prices in the year to May 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
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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
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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.
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-21.7% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to March 2021
Statistics May 2021 -
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 -
-22.4% Change in outstanding credit card balances in 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 -
£2,094 Average credit card debt per household in 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 -
-15.1% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to September 2020
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-13.8% Change in outstanding credit card balances in year to 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 -
£60,403 Average total debt per UK household in July 2020
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12.8 million Number of households with either no, or less than £1,500, in savings
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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 -
£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 -
£48,543 Average first-time buyer house deposit 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 -
£2,603 Average credit card debt per household in September 2019
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The Money Stats – November 2019 – Young People Challenged By Increasing Financial Pressure
A combination of challenging situations are bringing high pressure on young people aiming to manage their money well and achieve financial wellbeing, according to the November 2019 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity. The November report draws a number
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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 -
£59,441 Average total debt per UK household in August 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 -
£4.05 per day Average per household cost of water and energy in Q1 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 -
2.1% Increase in Consumer Prices Index in the year to July 2019
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£2,653 Average credit card debt per household 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
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26 years and 9 months Time to pay off average credit card debt making only the minimum payment per month
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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 -
0.90% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in March 2019
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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
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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 -
£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 -
0.92% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in 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 -
0.88% Average interest rate on a cash ISA in 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 -
55% Proportion of working age adults not in a pension in 2016-17
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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
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-5.6% Change in the average real wage since pre-crash peak in February 2008
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£32,220 Average student debt for 2016 cohort in England
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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 -
£58,658 Average total debt per UK household in July 2018
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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 -
106% The average First Time Buyer deposit compared to average salary
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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 -
125% The average rent in London compared to the rest of England (2 bed)
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
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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 -
21% The increase in debt issues reported by Citizens Advice on last year
Statistics June 2018 -
114.4% The average debt to income ratio per adult in the UK
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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
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£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 -
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
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 -
5% The reduction in loans approved for house purchases over the year
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 -
2.5% The rise in house prices in the year to November, according to Nationwide
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 -
0.4% The UK economy growth in Q3 2017
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 -
£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 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 -
£988 The annual amount of interest paid for every adult in the UK
Statistics September 2017 -
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
Our News 8th Aug -
£1.754 trillion Public sector net debt (excluding banks)
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 -
46p The pittance someone on an average annual income would get if they put an average amount in an instant access savings account and left if for a year!
Statistics July 2017 -
Good. But good enough? The FCA’s new credit card proposals
Today, 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 of interest and fees, and are encouraged to
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
Our News 23rd Jun -
£185,266 The average price of a house for a first time buyer in the year to April
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