Moneysupermarket.com Press Releases http://www.moneysupermarket.com Press Releases from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us Moneysupermarket.com /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com Nation steps off the treadmill in 2013 <![CDATA[Getting fit and healthy to work off the excesses of the festive period normally tops New Year resolutions lists across the country, but according to research by MoneySupermarket.com Brits will be shunning the gym in 2013.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/nation-steps-off-the-treadmill-in-2013/0016284/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/nation-steps-off-the-treadmill-in-2013_0016284.aspx ISA savers risk losing &pound;500m by not swtiching to better deals <![CDATA[ISA savers risk losing up to &pound;500 million* this year by not switching to a better deal once the bonus rates on their existing accounts expire, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/isa-savers-risk-losing-5-0-0-m-by-not-swtiching-to-better-deals/0017168/ Tue, 19, Mar 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/isa-savers-risk-losing-5-0-0-m-by-not-swtiching-to-better-deals_0017168.aspx Those savvy to short term income protection show they have the I.T factor <![CDATA[The latest unemployment figures show another quarterly drop in the overall number of people out of work in the UK*, but it really is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to the income you rely on.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/those-savvy-to-short-term-income-protection-show-they-have-the-I-T-factor/0016903/ Mon, 25, Feb 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/those-savvy-to-short-term-income-protection-show-they-have-the-I-T-factor_0016903.aspx Personal finance predictions 2013 <![CDATA[This year continued where 2011 left off, with consumers feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living and further austerity measures for the nation's finances. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/personal-finance-predictions-2013/0016308/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/personal-finance-predictions-2013_0016308.aspx British motorists driven to distraction <![CDATA[The UK is a nation of 'distracted drivers'. Three-quarters of motorists admit to taking their eyes off the road, increasing their risk of being involved in an accident, says MoneySupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/british-motorists-driven-to-distraction/0016294/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/british-motorists-driven-to-distraction_0016294.aspx Resolve to gain pounds in 2013 <![CDATA[Reviewing your finances for 2013 could mean an extra &pound;2,260<SUP>1</SUP> in your pocket]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2013/0016309/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2013_0016309.aspx Comment on Government plans to reduce the number of whiplash claims <![CDATA[Commenting on Government plans to reduce the number of whiplash claims in England and Wales, Kevin Pratt, car insurance expert at MoneySupermarket said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-government-plans-to-reduce-the-number-of-whiplash-claims/0016310/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-government-plans-to-reduce-the-number-of-whiplash-claims_0016310.aspx New year new energy prices <![CDATA[Commenting on E.ON increasing the cost of gas and electricity by an average of 8.7 per cent, Clare Francis consumer finance expert at MoneySupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/new-year-new-energy-prices/0016311/ Wed, 30, Jan 2013 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/new-year-new-energy-prices_0016311.aspx Brits set to spend &pound;22 billion on Christmas cheer <![CDATA[With just over 30 shopping days until Christmas and only one more payday for most, new research from MoneySupermarket predicts festive expenditure is set to top &pound;22 billion* with Brits splashing out an average of &pound;445 per person this year.&nbsp; This is up 1.8 per cent on last year's figure of &pound;437 per person, representing an extra &pound;1 billion** in overall spend.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-set-to-spend-2-2-billion-on-christmas-cheer/0015388/ Thu, 22, Nov 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-set-to-spend-2-2-billion-on-christmas-cheer_0015388.aspx Viva Louis Vegas! Judges' houses strike a chord with viewers <![CDATA[Following this weekend's ITV1 X Factor episodes, which saw 25 acts singing for survival at the 'judges' houses' around the world, there has yet again been a surge in interest around the featured destinations according to TravelSupermarket.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/viva-louis-vegas-judges-houses-strike-a-chord-with-viewers_15054 .aspx Tue, 09, Oct 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/viva-louis-vegas-judges-houses-strike-a-chord-with-viewers_15054 .aspx Brits get lost in a holi-daze <![CDATA[Sun-starved Brits get so excited about their holidays that they get in a complete daze and forget to pack key holiday essentials, new research from TravelSupermarket has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-get-lost-in-a-holi-daze/0014840/ Fri, 21, Sep 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-get-lost-in-a-holi-daze_0014840.aspx Half term searches up 23 per cent <![CDATA[Expert predictions of a sell-out October half term could soon be a reality as travel comparison website TravelSupermarket reports an increase of 23 per cent in searches for the week (26 October - 4 November) versus the same time last year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/half-term-searches-up-23-per-cent/0014752/ Tue, 04, Sep 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/half-term-searches-up-23-per-cent_0014752.aspx Don't get ripped off when you take off <![CDATA[Low-cost airlines appear to be anything but 'budget' when it comes to the on board price of food and drink, with popular items such as Pringles costing 495 per cent* more than from the supermarket, according to new research from TravelSupermarket.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-get-ripped-off-when-you-take-off/0014738/ Wed, 29, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-get-ripped-off-when-you-take-off_0014738.aspx A &pound;50 rise in monthly costs would push a third of Brits to financial breaking point <![CDATA[With the news thousands of households will be struck with price rises across their mortgage repayments and utility bills, many UK homeowners could be pushed over the edge of their <strong>'Affordability Tipping Point'</strong>. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/a-50-rise-in-monthly-costs-would-push-a-third-of-brits-to-financial-breaking-point/0014724/ Thu, 23, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/a-50-rise-in-monthly-costs-would-push-a-third-of-brits-to-financial-breaking-point_0014724.aspx Comment on today's energy price rise announced by SSE <![CDATA[Commenting on today's energy price increase from SSE, Scott Byrom, energy expert at MoneySupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-today-s-energy-price-rise-announced-by-sse/0014719/ Wed, 22, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-today-s-energy-price-rise-announced-by-sse_0014719.aspx Students: uni-eed to check overdraft rates <![CDATA[Avoid getting drawn in by free offers - make the most of interest free overdraft rates]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/students- uni-eed-to-check-overdraft-rates/0014626/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/students- uni-eed-to-check-overdraft-rates_0014626.aspx Travel-sized products, giant-sized prices <![CDATA[Travellers have become used to the fact that they're now only allowed to take bottles of 100ml or less through airport security. As the popularity of travelling 'hand luggage only' has increased, with travellers trying to avoid the cost of checked in bags, taking miniature travel-sized versions of their preferred toiletries has become the only option for many.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travel-sized-products-giant-sized-prices/0014739/ Wed, 29, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travel-sized-products-giant-sized-prices_0014739.aspx Building societies vs banks <![CDATA[Battle of the mortgage deals]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/building-societies-vs-banks/0014570/ Wed, 08, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/building-societies-vs-banks_0014570.aspx Brits pack &pound;32 billion worth of hoilday luggage <![CDATA[Brits travelling abroad this summer will be packing their suitcases to the brim, but many are taking a risk on travel insurance, and heading off without adequate cover for not only their belongings but also themselves, according to MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-pack-32-billion-worth-of-hoilday-luggage/0014562/ Tue, 07, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-pack-32-billion-worth-of-hoilday-luggage_0014562.aspx Brits unaware of the rules of the roads in Europe <![CDATA[Brits have limited knowledge of speeding regulations, drink driving limits and necessary equipment for driving in Europe]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-unaware-of-the-rules-of-the-roads-in-europe/0014563/ Tue, 07, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-unaware-of-the-rules-of-the-roads-in-europe_0014563.aspx Make the most of your Summer spending <![CDATA[Reap the rewards&nbsp;from a cashback card and earn hundreds of pounds&nbsp;extra by being savvy]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-summer-spending/0014564/ Tue, 07, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-summer-spending_0014564.aspx FSA review of packaged current accounts <![CDATA[Commenting on the announcement from the FSA on its review of packaged current accounts, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/fsa-review-of-packaged-current-accounts/0014573/ Wed, 08, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/fsa-review-of-packaged-current-accounts_0014573.aspx Check savings rates regularly and reap the rewards <![CDATA[One in six fail to check their savings rates]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/check-savings-rates-regularly-and-reap-the-rewards/0014593/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/check-savings-rates-regularly-and-reap-the-rewards_0014593.aspx Make your money travel further this summer <![CDATA[Planning ahead can save up to &pound;9 in every &pound;100 of currency ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-your-money-travel-further-this-summer/0014594/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-your-money-travel-further-this-summer_0014594.aspx British homeowners going for gold <![CDATA[Specified items of gold on insurance policies have more than doubled over the last two years]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/british-homeowners-going-for-gold/0014595/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/british-homeowners-going-for-gold_0014595.aspx Get ready for the post-Olympics holiday gold rush <![CDATA[Many people are leaving their main Summer holiday until later than usual this year due to the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch the Olympics Games in the UK, new research* from price comparison travel website TravelSupermarket has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/get-ready-for-the-post-olympics-holiday-gold-rush_0014571 .aspx Wed, 08, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/get-ready-for-the-post-olympics-holiday-gold-rush_0014571 .aspx Olympic fever fails to ignite Londoners <![CDATA[Like the increasing excitement as a holiday draws near, many would expect enthusiasm amongst Londoners to be reaching fever pitch with less than three days to go until the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. But new research* from travel comparison website TravelSupermarket has revealed that over a quarter of Londoners (26 per cent) admit they have become less excited about the Olympics as they have drawn nearer. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/olympic-fever-fails-to-ignite-londoners_0014572 .aspx Wed, 08, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/olympic-fever-fails-to-ignite-londoners_0014572 .aspx Brits speed towards higher premiums <![CDATA[Two thirds of motorists knowingly break the speed limit while driving, risking increased car insurance premiums as well as the lives of themselves and others, according to new research from MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-speed-towards-higher-premiums/0014428/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-speed-towards-higher-premiums_0014428.aspx Comment on the launch of Asda Money <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket, comments on the launch of Asda Money: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-asda-money/0014433/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-asda-money_0014433.aspx Keep covered and in control of your gap year <![CDATA[MoneySupermarket provides key tips for those planning a gap year this summer]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/keep-covered-and-in-control-of-your-gap-year/0014429/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/keep-covered-and-in-control-of-your-gap-year_0014429.aspx Tat's Life <![CDATA[Brits like to buy a memento or two whilst on holiday to remind them of a good trip but new research from price comparison travel website TravelSupermarket has revealed Brits now spend over &pound;1.2 billion* on holiday souvenirs each year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/tats-life/0014575/ Wed, 08, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/tats-life_0014575.aspx Advice to consumers thinking about switching banks <![CDATA[Following recent UK banking issues, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com offers the following advice to consumers thinking about switching banks: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/advice-to-consumers-thinking-about-switching-banks/0014416/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/advice-to-consumers-thinking-about-switching-banks_0014416.aspx Brits missing out on the benefits of using credit <![CDATA[10 per cent more likely to use credit since the financial crisis]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-missing-out-on-the-benefits-of-using-credit/0014417/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-missing-out-on-the-benefits-of-using-credit_0014417.aspx Loan market hots up <![CDATA[The lowest personal loan rate since November 2006 has been launched today.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/loan-market-hots-up/0014418/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/loan-market-hots-up_0014418.aspx Brits risk unexpected credit card charges abroad <![CDATA[15 million* Brits risk unexpected credit card charges abroad by not understanding the terms and conditions]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-risk-unexpected-credit-card-charges-abroad/0014419/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-risk-unexpected-credit-card-charges-abroad_0014419.aspx New energy tariffs launched by British Gas <![CDATA[Commenting on new energy tariffs launched by British Gas, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at MoneySupermarket said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/new-energy-tariffs-launched-by-british-gas/0014421/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/new-energy-tariffs-launched-by-british-gas_0014421.aspx Make smoking hot savings by kicking the habit <![CDATA[Non-smokers can save &pound;4,2092 over the term of a life insurance policy, says MoneySupermarket]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-smoking-hot-savings-by-kicking-the-habit/0014420/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-smoking-hot-savings-by-kicking-the-habit_0014420.aspx Inflation drop remains good news for savers <![CDATA[Basic rate taxpayers need a rate of 3.50 per cent to gain benefit in real terms, increasing to 4.67 per cent for higher rate taxpayers]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/inflation-drop-remains-good-news-for-savers/0014318/ Wed, 20, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/inflation-drop-remains-good-news-for-savers_0014318.aspx Don't let tent thieves wreck your festival fun <![CDATA[With the summer festival season getting into full-swing and the British weather not dampening spirits, MoneySupermarket urges festival goers to ensure their possessions are protected while they party away from home this summer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/don-t-let-tent-thieves-wreck-your-festival-fun/0014320/ Wed, 20, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/don-t-let-tent-thieves-wreck-your-festival-fun_0014320.aspx When is your credit card not a credit card? <![CDATA[Credit cards are a staple of the nation's spending ways, but complicated charges and fees could result in consumers paying much more on certain transactions when using them according to MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/when-is-your-credit-card-not-a-credit-card/0014319/ Wed, 20, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/when-is-your-credit-card-not-a-credit-card_0014319.aspx Comment on the Banking Reform White Paper <![CDATA[Commenting on today's Banking Reform White Paper, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-banking-reform-white-paper/0014321/ Wed, 20, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-banking-reform-white-paper_0014321.aspx Introducing the new breed of 'Met-Setter' <![CDATA[British men are embracing their metrosexual side and packing hair dryers, straighteners and even opting for pre-holiday spray-tans, according to new research from travel comparison website TravelSupermarket. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/introducing-the-new-breed-of-met-setter/0014355/ Mon, 25, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/introducing-the-new-breed-of-met-setter_0014355.aspx Veteran vehicles still have a place on UK roads <![CDATA[Volkswagen dominates the list of most insured older cars ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/veteran-vehicles-still-have-a-place-on-uk-roads/0014326/ Wed, 20, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/veteran-vehicles-still-have-a-place-on-uk-roads_0014326.aspx Average mortgage application fees up 20 per cent since 2009 <![CDATA[Mortgage customers should not be blinded by low interest rates on products, as high fees could mean they end up paying more for their borrowing than necessary, according to research by MoneySupermarket. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/average-mortgage-application-fees-up-20-per-cent-since-2009/0014430/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/average-mortgage-application-fees-up-20-per-cent-since-2009_0014430.aspx Comment on the OFT referral of the private car insurance market to the Competition Commission <![CDATA[Commenting on the decision by the OFT to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission, Graham Donoghue, managing director of financial services at MoneySupermarket, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-oft-referral-of-the-private-car-insurance-market-to-the-competition-commission/014423/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-oft-referral-of-the-private-car-insurance-market-to-the-competition-commission_014423.aspx Battle of borrowers versus savers over base rate cut <![CDATA[With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommending the Bank of England should consider cutting base rate further, the UK's number one comparison site MoneySupermarket.com asked site users whether they thought it was a good idea.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/battle-of-borrowers-versus-savers-over-base-rate-cut/0014422/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/battle-of-borrowers-versus-savers-over-base-rate-cut_0014422.aspx Motorists pay the price for a drink drive conviction <![CDATA[Motorists convicted of drink driving could see insurance premiums increase by 150 per cent, warns MoneySupermarket]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/motorists-pay-the-price-for-a-drink-drive-conviction/0014424/ Thu, 05, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/motorists-pay-the-price-for-a-drink-drive-conviction_0014424.aspx Be a jubilant cashback queen <![CDATA[In the lead up to the Jubilee celebrations, MoneySupermarket calculated Her Majesty The Queen could generate a whopping &pound;375,000 a year if she were to put her &pound;32 million annual household expenditure** on a cashback credit card. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/be-a-jubilant-cashback-queen/0014431/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/be-a-jubilant-cashback-queen_0014431.aspx Can you afford to take your baby on board? <![CDATA[As British families start planning their great summer getaway, parents could be forced to pay nearly double the cost of an adult ticket in order to take their baby on board, according to new research by TravelSupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/can-you-afford-to-take-your-baby-on-board/0014356/ Mon, 25, Jun 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/can-you-afford-to-take-your-baby-on-board_0014356.aspx MoneySupermarket launches short term income protection channel <![CDATA[MoneySupermarket.com has launched a new short term income protection insurance channel designed to provide customers with a streamlined and transparent experience when purchasing Accident, Sickness and Unemployment (ASU) insurance cover.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-short-term-income-protection-channel/0014432/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-short-term-income-protection-channel_0014432.aspx Rise of the 'Greyday' loans <![CDATA[Over 1.7 million grandparents and parents* are being pushed into debt by 'greyday loans'; the financial assistance they provide to their adult children and grandchildren, research from MoneySupermarket.com has found. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/rise-of-the-greyday-loans/0014436/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/rise-of-the-greyday-loans_0014436.aspx Falling inflation is good news for UK savers <![CDATA[Today's announcement by The Bank of England that inflation has fallen to 3.0 per cent, from 3.5 per cent in April, is a welcome boost for UK savers as 46 saving accounts now beat inflation, according to MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/falling-inflation-is-good-news-for-uk-savers/0014435/ Mon, 09, Jul 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/falling-inflation-is-good-news-for-uk-savers_0014435.aspx Brits miss pets more than family when on holiday <![CDATA[New research of British pet owners by travel comparison website TravelSupermarket has confirmed our unique status as a 'pet-mad' nation. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-miss-pets-more-than-family-when-on-holiday_0013960 .aspx Tue, 08, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-miss-pets-more-than-family-when-on-holiday_0013960 .aspx Brits in search of paradise <![CDATA[BBC 2's Sunday evening programme 'Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve' has created a boost of interest in the number of Brits looking to travel to the tropical, paradise islands of the Seychelles according to travel comparison website, TravelSupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-in-search-of-paradise/0013961/ Tue, 08, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-in-search-of-paradise_0013961.aspx TravelSupermarket comments on ATOL changes <![CDATA[Changes to ATOL protection due to come into force at the end of this month are set to increase protection for holidaymakers, but do the changes go far enough? ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travelsupermarket-comments-on-atol-changes/0013944/ Tue, 01, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarket-comments-on-atol-changes_0013944.aspx Rising inflation is a setback for UK households <![CDATA[Today's announcement by The Bank of England that inflation (CPI) has risen for the first time in six months to 3.5 per cent, from 3.4 per cent last month, is a setback for UK households according to MoneySupermarket who are struggling to cope with the high cost of living.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/rising-inflation-is-a-setback-for-uk-households/0013916/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/rising-inflation-is-a-setback-for-uk-households_0013916.aspx Ensure your digital downloads are insured <![CDATA[With millions of Brits owning the latest laptop, smartphone, digital music player or tablet computer, MoneySupermarket.com is warning UK gadget lovers to ensure their home contents insurance covers not just their devices but their digital downloads and software too.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/ensure-your-digital-downloads-are-insured/0013917/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/ensure-your-digital-downloads-are-insured_0013917.aspx New tax year, new ISA limit available for savers <![CDATA[With the start of the new tax year, consumers have the chance to benefit from another year's ISA allowance and protect their hard earned cash from the tax man. From April 6th 2012, the ISA limit has been increased to &pound;11,280, of which &pound;5,640 can be saved in a cash ISA.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/new-tax-year-new-isa-limit-available-for-savers/0013918/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/new-tax-year-new-isa-limit-available-for-savers_0013918.aspx Homeowners beware: mortgage rates are on the rise <![CDATA[Average rates across two and five year fixed products have crept up]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/homeowners-beware-mortgage-rates-are-on-the-rise/0013871/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/homeowners-beware-mortgage-rates-are-on-the-rise_0013871.aspx Motorists with 'front' rife on British roads <![CDATA[Parents with children who drive are breaking the law by "fronting" on their car insurance in order to save money, according to MoneySupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/motorists-with-front-rife-on-british-roads/0013870/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/motorists-with-front-rife-on-british-roads_0013870.aspx Credit card users! Be credit savvy and check for the best deals <![CDATA[With the newly introduced annual credit card statements starting to hit doormats, the UK's number one comparison site, MoneySupermarket is challenging credit card holders to take advantage and ensure they are using a card most suited to their circumstances and spending habits.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/credit-card-users-be-credit-savvy-and-check-for-the-best-deals/0013919/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/credit-card-users-be-credit-savvy-and-check-for-the-best-deals_0013919.aspx Avoid the car park rip off this Easter <![CDATA[Holidaymakers up and down the country are throwing away hundreds of pounds by not planning ahead and booking their airport parking in advance. Turning up on the day and paying the gate price could cost up to 88 per cent more this Easter according to research by travel comparison site TravelSupermarket. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-car-park-rip-off-this-easter .aspx Tue, 03, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-car-park-rip-off-this-easter .aspx A quarter of Brits 'too anxious' to embrace annual leave <![CDATA[Brits are losing valuable days of annual leave because they're too anxious to take the time off that they're entitled to.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/a-quarter-of-brits-too-anxious-to-embrace-annual-leave/0013779/ Tue, 27, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/a-quarter-of-brits-too-anxious-to-embrace-annual-leave_0013779.aspx The real budget of Britain revealed <![CDATA[As Chancellor George Osborne prepares to reveal the cuts and increases he'll be making to the nation's budget this Wednesday, a new report from MoneySupermarket today highlights the 'real' budget taking place in homes across the country as people try and cope with the current economic climate.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-real-budget-of-britain-revealed/0013706/ Tue, 20, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-real-budget-of-britain-revealed_0013706.aspx Brits refuse to let Olympics disrupt summer holiday plans this year <![CDATA[We've all been warned that the 2012 Olympics is going to have a big impact on Brits' transport and holiday plans this summer but research from comparison site TravelSupermarket has revealed that the majority of Brits are adopting a 'keep calm and carry on' attitude, with nine out of ten (90 per cent) saying that the Olympics won't affect their holiday plans this summer at all. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-refuse-to-let-olympics-disrupt-summer-holiday-plans-this-year_0013646 .aspx Thu, 08, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-refuse-to-let-olympics-disrupt-summer-holiday-plans-this-year_0013646 .aspx The Benidorm effect sees searches double <![CDATA[Friday night saw the return of popular television series ITV1 Benidorm and it inspired a huge surge of interest in tourism to the destination, according to travel comparison website TravelSupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-benidorm-effect-sees-searches-double_0013621 .aspx Wed, 29, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-benidorm-effect-sees-searches-double_0013621 .aspx Avoid excess-ive home insurance premiums <![CDATA[Opting for a higher excess level on home insurance premiums may be a false economy , warns MoneySupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/avoid-excess-ive-home-insurance-premiums/0013872/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-excess-ive-home-insurance-premiums_0013872.aspx Don't throw away thousands in interest to the tax man <![CDATA[Savers who have used their full cash ISA allowance every year since their introduction in 1999 would be &pound;3,800 richer than if they had just put the same amount away in an easy access savings account, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/Dont-throw-away-thousands-in-interest-to-the-tax-man/0013921/ Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/Dont-throw-away-thousands-in-interest-to-the-tax-man_0013921.aspx Driving a car hire bargain as prices drop across popular holiday destinations <![CDATA[New research from TravelSupermarket has revealed that car hire is now up to 45 per cent cheaper than two years ago for key holiday periods in 2012. Car hire prices across Malaga, Alicante, Murcia, Palma, Tenerife and Faro all saw a drop in price from 2010 across Easter and Whit Week, with six of the eight also offering significant discounts in August. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/driving-a-car-hire-bargain-as-prices-drop-across-popular-holiday-destinations/0013620/ Wed, 29, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/driving-a-car-hire-bargain-as-prices-drop-across-popular-holiday-destinations_0013620.aspx Discount Dating <![CDATA[With many of us feeling the pinch at the moment, there are still some luxuries it seems Mancunians aren't prepared to give up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/discount-dating/0013584/ Thu, 16, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/discount-dating_0013584.aspx Don't break the bank this half-term <![CDATA[With the February half-term firmly on the horizon (13-17 Feb for most English schools) many families will be looking forward to their first proper break since Christmas. But new research from TravelSupermarket has found that families could be overpaying by up to &pound;404 on holiday 'extras', such as airport parking, travel insurance and travel money on a typical family half term break. <p>&nbsp;</p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-break-the-bank-this-half-term/0013608/ Fri, 24, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-break-the-bank-this-half-term_0013608.aspx Falling inflation gives UK households the boost to save <![CDATA[Today's announcement by The Bank of England that inflation has fallen for the fourth month in a row to 3.6 per cent, from 4.2 per cent in December, is another welcome boost for UK savers with a fifth of consumers starting to save again as a result , according to MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/falling-inflation-gives-uk-households-the-boost-to-save/0013573/ Wed, 15, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/falling-inflation-gives-uk-households-the-boost-to-save_0013573.aspx To protect or not to protect your no claims discount? <![CDATA[Drivers making a claim on their motor insurance policy, with an 'unprotected' no claims discount (NCD), could see the cost of their premiums increase by around 37 per cent, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/to-protect-or-not-to-protect-your-no-claims-discount/0013574/ Wed, 15, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/to-protect-or-not-to-protect-your-no-claims-discount_0013574.aspx Savvy savers move quickly to grab the top rates <![CDATA[Analysis by MoneySupermarket of the top five savings rates across easy access, cash ISAs and fixed rate bonds found savers need to be quick off the mark to take advantage of the top paying rates before they are withdrawn; with some of the best deals being removed within a week.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/savvy-savers-move-quickly-to-grab-the-top-rates/0013578/ Thu, 16, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/savvy-savers-move-quickly-to-grab-the-top-rates_0013578.aspx Top 20 burglary insurance claim hotspots revealed - infographic <![CDATA[- Stoke Newington, London, tops the postcode burglary claim chart.<br />- Leeds and London feature most often in the top 20 postcodes. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-20-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed-infographic/0013528/ Mon, 06, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-20-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed-infographic_0013528.aspx Top 20 burglary insurance claim hotspots revealed <![CDATA[Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, finds research from MoneySupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-2-0-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed/0013526/ Fri, 03, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-2-0-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed_0013526.aspx Half of Brits surf the web before hitting the beach <![CDATA[With the cold weather finally arriving, it comes as little surprise that Brits are dreaming of warmer climes. So much so that over half (54 per cent) of all Brits have started planning their main summer break, according to new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/half-of-brits-surf-the-web-before-hitting-the-beach/0013527/ Fri, 03, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/half-of-brits-surf-the-web-before-hitting-the-beach_0013527.aspx Plan ahead to make savings on your travel money this half term <![CDATA[Those planning a half term holiday next week or a last minute romantic getaway for Valentine's could save up to &pound;100* by planning their travel money before jetting off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/plan-ahead-to-make-savings-on-your-travel-money-this-half-term/0014625/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/plan-ahead-to-make-savings-on-your-travel-money-this-half-term_0014625.aspx Make your wages do the hard work and save a packet <![CDATA[Using a market leading current account and cash back card could add an extra &pound;450* to your income]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-your-wages-do-the-hard-work-and-save-a-packet/0014624/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-your-wages-do-the-hard-work-and-save-a-packet_0014624.aspx Motorists need to fully comprehend car cover levels <![CDATA[British motorists need to be aware of exactly what their "fully comprehensive" car insurance policy covers them for, and shop around for the best value deal to suit their needs, says MoneySupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/motorists-need-to-fully-comprehend-car-cover-levels/0014623/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/motorists-need-to-fully-comprehend-car-cover-levels_0014623.aspx MoneySupermarket launches pre-existing medical conditions travel insurance channel <![CDATA[Britain's number one comparison site MoneySupermarket.com has launched its new travel insurance channel for people with pre-existing medical conditions, making the task of buying insurance easier for the 1 in 5 people who require cover of this type. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-pre-existing-medical-conditions-travel-insurance-channel/0014622/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-pre-existing-medical-conditions-travel-insurance-channel_0014622.aspx 2012 set to be the year of the value-cation <![CDATA[Value will be key when it comes to holidays in 2012, according to new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket. Despite having tighter purse strings, Brits are prioritising their holidays as we head into 2012 with 96 per cent stating that they will be taking at least one holiday in 2012, up from the 91 per cent who got away in 2011. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/2012-set-to-be-the-year-of-the-value-cation/0013480/ Mon, 30, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/2012-set-to-be-the-year-of-the-value-cation_0013480.aspx Falling inflation spells better news for UK households <![CDATA[Basic rate taxpayers need a rate of 5.26 per cent to gain benefit in real terms, increasing to 7.01 per cent for higher rate taxpayers]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/falling-inflation-spells-better-news-for-uk-households/0014621/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/falling-inflation-spells-better-news-for-uk-households_0014621.aspx &pound;3.5 billion energy saving missed by Brits who don't switch <![CDATA[Moving from the traditional energy supplier could save you around &pound;282 a year]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/3-5-billion-energy-saving-missed-by-brits-who-don-t-switch/0014619/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/3-5-billion-energy-saving-missed-by-brits-who-don-t-switch_0014619.aspx Comment on the launch of Big Energy Week <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of the UK's first "Big Energy Week", Scott Byrom, energy manager at MoneySupermarket.com, said: "Without doubt consumers need all the help and advice possible to enable them to make positive changes towards their energy consumption and take action to cut the cost of their bills. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-big-energy-week/0014617/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-big-energy-week_0014617.aspx Comment on the price cut from E.ON <![CDATA[Commenting on the price cut announcement from E.ON, Clare Francis, site editor at MoneySupermarket, said: "E.ON has today announced a six per cent decrease to the cost of electricity, leaving only one of the 'Big Six' left to make a move.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-e-on/0014618/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-e-on_0014618.aspx Move your debt to a zero per cent credit card to save hundreds <![CDATA[Review all household bills to save your family &pound;1,000]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/move-your-debt-to-a-zero-per-cent-credit-card-to-save-hundreds_0013923 .aspx Tue, 24, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/move-your-debt-to-a-zero-per-cent-credit-card-to-save-hundreds_0013923 .aspx Comment on the price cut from npower <![CDATA[Commenting on the price cut announcement from npower, Clare Francis, site editor at MoneySupermarket, said: "Yet another of the 'Big Six' has bowed to pressure and announced a price cut for customers. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-npower/0014616/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-npower_0014616.aspx Commenting on the price announcements from British Gas and SSE <![CDATA[Commenting on the price cut announcements from British Gas and SSE, Clare Francis, site editor at MoneySupermarket, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-announcements-from-british-gas-and-sse/0013209/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-announcements-from-british-gas-and-sse_0013209.aspx Commenting on the price cut announcement from EDF Energy <![CDATA[Commenting on the price cut announcement from EDF Energy, Clare Francis, site editor at MoneySupermarket, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-the-price-cut-announcement-from-edf-energy/0013211/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-the-price-cut-announcement-from-edf-energy_0013211.aspx Keep your credit profile in tip top condition in 2012 <![CDATA[Following a tough year for consumers and in the aftermath of Christmas 2011's debts, many people may be looking to consolidate their debts or take out new loans or credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/keep-your-credit-profile-in-tip-top-condition-in-2-01-2/0013212/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/keep-your-credit-profile-in-tip-top-condition-in-2-01-2_0013212.aspx Monthly car insurance doesn't have to break the bank <![CDATA[The cost of running a car hit many motorists hard in 2011 and as we start the New Year, some people may want the ability of paying for their car insurance in smaller monthly instalments to keep budgets manageable. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/monthly-car-insurance-doesnt-have-to-break-the-bank/0013213/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/monthly-car-insurance-doesnt-have-to-break-the-bank_0013213.aspx Brits benefit from improved rates in 2012 <![CDATA[Brits wanting to kick start 2012 with a financial bang are set to reap the rewards from greater competition in the market with the average savings rates up, average mortgage rates down, lower APR's on loans, and record promotional deals on credit cards, according to analysis* by MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-benefit-from-improved-rates-in-2-0-1-2/0013214/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-benefit-from-improved-rates-in-2-0-1-2_0013214.aspx Comment on the price cut from OVO Energy <![CDATA[Commenting on the price cut from OVO Energy, Scott Byrom, energy manager at MoneySupermarket, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-ovo-energy/0014615/ Mon, 13, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-price-cut-from-ovo-energy_0014615.aspx Consolidating debt can help shed pounds <![CDATA[Save over &pound;700 by moving to a zero per cent deal]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/consolidating-debt-can-help-shed-pounds/0014602/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/consolidating-debt-can-help-shed-pounds_0014602.aspx Brits set for nasty energy bill shock this New Year <![CDATA[The New Year could start with the arrival of a hefty winter energy bill warns MoneySupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-set-for-nasty-energy-bill-shock-this-new-year/0014599/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-set-for-nasty-energy-bill-shock-this-new-year_0014599.aspx Current account market shake up <![CDATA[ommenting on the new current account incentives being offered by a number of High Street Banks, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/current-account-market-shake-up/0014601/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/current-account-market-shake-up_0014601.aspx How Brits will travel in 2012 <![CDATA[Brits are prioritising their holidays as we head into the New Year with 96 per cent stating that they will be taking at least one holiday in 2012, up from the 91 per cent who got away in 2011, new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket has revealed. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/how-brits-will-travel-in-2012/0012997/ Mon, 09, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-brits-will-travel-in-2012_0012997.aspx Cash strapped Brits plan to ditch the gym in 2012 <![CDATA[Two thirds of Brits believe the gym is an unnecessary cost]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/cash-strapped-brits-plan-to-ditch-the-gym-in-2012/0014598/ Thu, 09, Aug 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/cash-strapped-brits-plan-to-ditch-the-gym-in-2012_0014598.aspx Is Christmas costing us more? (Infographic) <![CDATA[2011 saw the nation squeezed by rising food, fuel and insurance prices. With the year drawing to a close, many of us will be watching our Christmas spending perhaps closer than ever before to make sure we get the most from our money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/is-christmas-costing-us-more-Infographic/0012706/ Fri, 23, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/is-christmas-costing-us-more-Infographic_0012706.aspx