http://www.moneysupermarket.com Press Releases from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[It might be only six sleeps till Christmas, but nearly half of us have yet to do our Christmas shopping, with millions of cash-strapped Brits waiting for their final pay cheque of the year to nail bargains as they hold-out for retailers to drop their prices at the last minute.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/twas-the-monday-before-christmas/0012650/ Wed, 21, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/twas-the-monday-before-christmas_0012650.aspx <![CDATA[Today (Monday 5 December) is set to be the busiest Christmas shopping day online. Despite many retailers forecasting last Monday (28th November) would be the busiest day, MoneySupermarket Shopping expects visitor numbers on Monday 5th to be up 19 per cent* on the week before.&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/get-ready-for-cyber-monday/0012620/ Thu, 08, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/get-ready-for-cyber-monday_0012620.aspx <![CDATA[As 2011 draws to a close, all eyes are on where Brits will be heading for their 2012 holidays. TravelSupermarket has surveyed more than 5,000 British adults* to find out where they will be going for their big break in 2012. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-travel-destinations-for-brits-in-2-0-1-2/0012619/ Thu, 08, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-travel-destinations-for-brits-in-2-0-1-2_0012619.aspx <![CDATA[With just over 30 shopping days until Christmas, new research from MoneySupermarket Shopping predicts that festive expenditure is set to top &pound;21 billion* with Brits splashing out an average of &pound;437 per person this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-set-to-spend-over-2-1-billion-on-christmas-cheer/0012455/ Tue, 22, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-set-to-spend-over-2-1-billion-on-christmas-cheer_0012455.aspx <![CDATA[Ahead of today's House of Commons fuel duty debate, Peter Harrison, car insurance spokesperson for MoneySupermarket.com comments: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-house-of-commons-fuel-duty-debate/0012424/ Tue, 15, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-house-of-commons-fuel-duty-debate_0012424.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's Junior ISA launch, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-junior-isa-launch/0012386/ Mon, 31, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-junior-isa-launch_0012386.aspx <![CDATA[With households across the country gearing up for this year's Bonfire Night celebrations, MoneySupermarket.com urges people to make sure their home insurance policy includes adequate personal liability protection to insure them for any accidents, as otherwise the evening could go off with a costly bang.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-let-your-bonfire-night-fizzle-into-an-insurance-nightmare/0012388/ Mon, 31, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-let-your-bonfire-night-fizzle-into-an-insurance-nightmare_0012388.aspx <![CDATA[The clocks go back at 02:00 on October 30th and MoneySupermarket.com is urging car owners to make sure they have adequate cover should their car breakdown in the dark.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-being-left-out-in-the-dark_0012389 .aspx Tue, 01, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-being-left-out-in-the-dark_0012389 .aspx <![CDATA[Brits could end up paying for Christmas 2011 far into 2023 by only making the minimum repayments on their credit card and not choosing the right product to suit their needs, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/avoid-paying-for-christmas-present-in-christmas-future/0012390/ Tue, 01, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-paying-for-christmas-present-in-christmas-future_0012390.aspx <![CDATA[Following a warmer than usual Autumn, this week's cooler weather has resulted in over half of households (54 per cent) switching on their heating, but one in four households are refusing to turn on their heating as rising energy prices hit home.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/one-in-four-households-keep-their-heating-off_0012391 .aspx Tue, 01, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/one-in-four-households-keep-their-heating-off_0012391 .aspx <![CDATA[MoneySupermarket, the UK's number one price comparison website, today launched its new 'MoneySupermarket Local Deals' section, offering consumers huge discounts of up to 90 per cent on a range of products and experiences in major cities across the UK. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-local-deals-section/0012356/ Mon, 17, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-launches-local-deals-section_0012356.aspx <![CDATA[Following this weekend's ITV1 X-Factor episodes, which saw 32 contestants singing for survival at the 'judges' houses' around the world, there has been a surge in interest to the featured destinations according to TravelSupermarket. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/mkonos-has-the-x-factor-as-tulisa-strikes-a-chord-with-viewers_0012331 .aspx Wed, 05, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/mkonos-has-the-x-factor-as-tulisa-strikes-a-chord-with-viewers_0012331 .aspx <![CDATA[Bill payers are back on a level playing field as all of the Big Six energy giants have now increased the price of energy for UK consumers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-gift-3-9-billion-to-energy-providers/0012289/ Tue, 20, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-gift-3-9-billion-to-energy-providers_0012289.aspx <![CDATA[While we are all used to the odd disagreement on holiday, research from TravelSupermarket&nbsp;has revealed that a huge three-quarters (71 per cent) of Brits get annoyed with their partner whilst away. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/you-are-my-sunshine/0012285/ Mon, 19, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/you-are-my-sunshine_0012285.aspx <![CDATA[Research from MoneySupermarket.com*, the UK's number one comparison site reveals one in four people are using over 40 per cent of their wages each month** just to pay off non-mortgage debt. This means a large proportion of the British public are eating into their available income on a regular basis, leaving less to fund rising bills and spiralling living costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-spend-9-billion-every-month-paying-off-debt/0012291/ Tue, 20, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-spend-9-billion-every-month-paying-off-debt_0012291.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners looking to spread the cost of home insurance may wish to pay by monthly instalments, but research by moneysupermarket.com reveals there can be extra costs involved, and shows how these can vary between providers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/home-owners-pay-for-privilege-of-monthly-insurance-instalments/0012290/ Tue, 20, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/home-owners-pay-for-privilege-of-monthly-insurance-instalments_0012290.aspx <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com reveals that four out of ten Brit's (41 per cent) choose their credit cards based on the cash back, rewards or Air Miles on offer from providers.* Cash back and rewards on credit cards are a great way for people to earn rewards for everyday spending, helping offset some of the rising costs of living. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/spending-can-be-rewarding-if-you-know-how/0012295/ Tue, 20, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/spending-can-be-rewarding-if-you-know-how_0012295.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's Bank of England inflation figures, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-bank-of-england-inflation-figures/0012292/ Tue, 20, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-bank-of-england-inflation-figures_0012292.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's report by the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB), Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-report-by-the-icb/0012297/ Wed, 21, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-report-by-the-icb_0012297.aspx <![CDATA[Over 70 per cent of drivers caught speeding would opt to take the National Speed Awareness course if offered, to avoid penalty points]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/motorists-on-course-to-avoid-paying-the-price-for-speeding/0013473/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/motorists-on-course-to-avoid-paying-the-price-for-speeding_0013473.aspx <![CDATA[Top 10 average easy access saving rates at highest level since March 2009 when Base Rate fell ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/savvy-savers-should-look-to-easy-access-bonuses/0013474/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/savvy-savers-should-look-to-easy-access-bonuses_0013474.aspx <![CDATA[With belts tightening across the country, UK consumers are currently more inclined to dip into their savings than spend on their credit cards to make up the short fall at the end of the month when their current account runs dry.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-feeling-the-pinch-turn-to-savings/0012174/ Wed, 31, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-feeling-the-pinch-turn-to-savings_0012174.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the Bank of England's lending figures for July 2011, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-bank-of-englands-lending-figures-for-july-2-0-1-1/0012173/ Wed, 31, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-bank-of-englands-lending-figures-for-july-2-0-1-1_0012173.aspx <![CDATA[Cash strapped students preparing to start university should check their insurance options advises moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/debt-worried-students-need-to-get-clued-up-on-their-cover/0012175/ Wed, 31, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/debt-worried-students-need-to-get-clued-up-on-their-cover_0012175.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists are wasting over &pound;2.4 billion a year by sticking with their existing car insurance provider and not shopping around for a better deal at renewal time<SUP>1</SUP>, according to moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/apathy-costs-british-motorists-2-4-billion-each-year/0012140/ Tue, 23, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/apathy-costs-british-motorists-2-4-billion-each-year_0012140.aspx <![CDATA[A recent poll from moneysupermarket.com*, the UK's number one comparison site showed that just half (52 per cent) of those who pay for their current accounts make use of the package of benefits, and only half of this group use their benefits on a regular basis. This means a huge proportion of the British public are paying for benefits they don't even use.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-packaged-account/0012152/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-packaged-account_0012152.aspx <![CDATA[With energy bills continuing to rise, new research from moneysupermarket.com reveals that Brits are unaware of their current usage costs, which could mean that they are paying over the odds for their gas and electricity.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/energy-customers-turn-a-blind-eye-to-their-gas-and-electricity-costs/0012142/ Tue, 23, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/energy-customers-turn-a-blind-eye-to-their-gas-and-electricity-costs_0012142.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on flooding in the South East, Peter Harrison, insurance expert at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-flooding-in-the-south-east/0012177/ Wed, 31, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-flooding-in-the-south-east_0012177.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's energy price increases from npower, Scott Byrom, energy expert at moneysupermarket.com said: "Despite last week's healthy profit statement from npower parent company RWE, today npower has announced increases to the cost of gas and electricity by 15.7 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-today-s-energy-price-increase-from-npower/0013472/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-today-s-energy-price-increase-from-npower_0013472.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation has risen to 4.4 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-inflation-rise-to-4-4-per-cent/0012143/ Tue, 23, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-inflation-rise-to-4-4-per-cent_0012143.aspx <![CDATA[Britain has around two million 'ghost' customers - where people are either not paying for their gas or electricity, or have left a property without paying for it, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.<SUP>1</SUP>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/two-million-ghost-energy-customers-in-the-uk/0012144/ Tue, 23, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/two-million-ghost-energy-customers-in-the-uk_0012144.aspx <![CDATA[Students heading to university in the next few weeks need to look beyond the tempting incentives offered by providers to get the best deal on their student accounts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/students-look-beyond-the-freebies-for-re-freshing-overdraft-rates/0012155/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/students-look-beyond-the-freebies-for-re-freshing-overdraft-rates_0012155.aspx <![CDATA[As car insurance premiums rose by 31 per cent in 2010<SUP>1</SUP>, and with similar rises occurring earlier in 2011, drivers looking to keep car insurance costs manageable may opt for the convenience of monthly instalments. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/monthly-car-insurance-doesnt-have-to-break-the-bank/0012154/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/monthly-car-insurance-doesnt-have-to-break-the-bank_0012154.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on British Gas' suspension of doorstop selling, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at moneysupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-british-gas-suspension-of-doorstop-selling/0012156/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-british-gas-suspension-of-doorstop-selling_0012156.aspx <![CDATA[Only a third of credit card users (35 per cent) admit to thinking about the impact on their finances every time they use their card to make a purchase, according to research* from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/credit-cards-think-before-you-spend/0012157/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/credit-cards-think-before-you-spend_0012157.aspx <![CDATA[Drivers need to be aware of what their "fully comprehensive" car cover involves, and shop around for the best policy to match their driving needs, says moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/fully-comp-may-not-be-as-comprehensive-as-you-think/0012158/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/fully-comp-may-not-be-as-comprehensive-as-you-think_0012158.aspx <![CDATA[With the holidays in full swing, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com offers those jetting abroad some useful advice when using their current account abroad, and offers tips to avoid Brits spending over &pound;670 million* in current account fees this summer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-tips-for-using-your-current-account-abroad-this-summer/0012165/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-tips-for-using-your-current-account-abroad-this-summer_0012165.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the latest price hikes from E.ON, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at moneysupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-latest-price-hikes-from-eon/0012166/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-latest-price-hikes-from-eon_0012166.aspx <![CDATA[The average age people start saving in the UK is 25 years old, according to new research* from moneysupermarket.com. Britain's number one comparison site also found that 40 per cent of Brits are currently not saving, and two fifths of these (40 per cent) have never saved at all. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/britain-a-nation-of-first-time-savers/0012168/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/britain-a-nation-of-first-time-savers_0012168.aspx <![CDATA[With the summer holidays now in full swing, moneysupermarket.com, the UK's number one comparison site, reveals many parents are pushing themselves into debt by paying for activities to entertain the family. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/one-in-five-parents-pushed-into-debt-by-summer-holiday-spending/0012167/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/one-in-five-parents-pushed-into-debt-by-summer-holiday-spending_0012167.aspx <![CDATA[Brits heading off on an extended trip away this summer could risk their home being left uninsured if unoccupied, warns moneysupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/unoccupied-home-check-the-small-print-to-ensure-youre-insured/0012169/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/unoccupied-home-check-the-small-print-to-ensure-youre-insured_0012169.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Centrica's 2011 Interim results, Scott Byrom, energy manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-centricas-2-0-1-1-interim-results/0012170/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-centricas-2-0-1-1-interim-results_0012170.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's new Junior ISA limits, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-new-junior-isa-limits/0012171/ Tue, 30, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-new-junior-isa-limits_0012171.aspx <![CDATA[<br />With many 'gappers' starting to plan their trips this summer, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips to help those travelling to spend their money wisely and keep safe abroad. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/plan-ahead-for-a-trouble-free-gap-year/0011903/ Mon, 25, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/plan-ahead-for-a-trouble-free-gap-year_0011903.aspx <![CDATA[Two thirds of motorists (65 per cent)<SUP>1</SUP> admit record fuel prices coupled with the rising cost of car insurance will impact their choice when it comes to purchasing their next vehicle, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/beleaguered-drivers-downsize-on-car-choice_0011902 .aspx Mon, 25, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/beleaguered-drivers-downsize-on-car-choice_0011902 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's announcement that Yorkshire Building Society will buy the mortgage and savings business of Egg Banking from Citigroup, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/todays-announcement-that-yorkshire-building-society-will-buy-egg-savings-mortgages/00011901/ Mon, 25, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/todays-announcement-that-yorkshire-building-society-will-buy-egg-savings-mortgages_00011901.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Scottish &amp; Southern Energy price hikes, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-scottish-southern-energy-price-hikes/0012016/ Wed, 27, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-scottish-southern-energy-price-hikes_0012016.aspx <![CDATA[First time buyers and borrowers with smaller deposits are enjoying the first signs of recovery in the UK mortgage market, with the number of products available for those with a 10 per cent deposit rising to the highest levels since November 2008, according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/green-shoots-of-recovery-for-first-time-buyers/0012017/ Wed, 27, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/green-shoots-of-recovery-for-first-time-buyers_0012017.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the news that Britain's Competition Commission is to force BAA to sell Stansted and either Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports , Bob Atkinson, Travel Expert from travelsupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-the-break-up-of-baa/0011885/ Wed, 20, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-the-break-up-of-baa_0011885.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Barclaycard's new 24 month zero per cent balance transfer credit card, Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, credit card spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-barclaycards-new-2-4-month-card/0012229/ Fri, 02, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-barclaycards-new-2-4-month-card_0012229.aspx <![CDATA[Distracted drivers are rife on our roads, and are risking hefty hikes to their car insurance premiums if they are caught being careless behind the wheel, says moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/driven-to-distraction-costing-brits_0012018 .aspx Wed, 27, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/driven-to-distraction-costing-brits_0012018 .aspx <![CDATA[Recession-hit drivers in the UK are resorting to dangerous measures to make extra cash, according to moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/uk-motorists-crashing-for-cash/0012230/ Fri, 02, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/uk-motorists-crashing-for-cash_0012230.aspx <![CDATA[Britain's 'credit card crunch day' - when people resort to using credit cards as a fallback for when cash in their current account runs low - is on average 21 days after they've been paid each month. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/credit-card-crunch-day/0012231/ Fri, 02, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/credit-card-crunch-day_0012231.aspx <![CDATA[Today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation has fallen to 4.2 per cent is welcome news for the UK economy, however the announcement marks the 18th consecutive month where inflation has been higher than the Bank of England's target of two per cent.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/uk-consumers-continue-to-feel-effects-of-inflation-despite-drop-in-May/0012233/ Mon, 05, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/uk-consumers-continue-to-feel-effects-of-inflation-despite-drop-in-May_0012233.aspx <![CDATA[If you're using your phone while you're abroad on holiday this year, ensure you know what charges are being applied for calls, messages and data downloads, warns moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/don-t-roam-without-knowing-where-it-leads/0011841/ Tue, 12, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/don-t-roam-without-knowing-where-it-leads_0011841.aspx <![CDATA[Holidaymakers who buy drinks and nibbles from 'budget' airline snack menus are paying a premium of up to 1900 per cent* more than if they were to buy before they fly, according to research by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-onboard-snack-rip-off_0011854 .aspx Mon, 18, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-onboard-snack-rip-off_0011854 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on British Gas price hikes, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "British Gas is the next of the Big Six to add to consumer misery with a price increase to the cost of energy bills for its millions of customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-british-gas-energy-price-hikes/0011830/ Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-british-gas-energy-price-hikes_0011830.aspx <![CDATA[Following the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decision to hold base rate at 0.5 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-comments-base-rate-announcement/0012232/ Mon, 05, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-comments-base-rate-announcement_0012232.aspx <![CDATA[More than half of Brits (58 per cent) are unaware of the benefits of having the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when holidaying in Europe, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/holidaying-brits-risk-hefty-medical-bills-by-travelling-without-an-ehic/0012235/ Mon, 05, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/holidaying-brits-risk-hefty-medical-bills-by-travelling-without-an-ehic_0012235.aspx <![CDATA[Apathetic Brits are missing out on hundreds of pounds a year by failing to check the interest rates on their financial products, including credit cards, current accounts, savings accounts and personal loans, research by the UK's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-lose-out-by-not-checking-their-current-account-rates/0012234/ Mon, 05, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-lose-out-by-not-checking-their-current-account-rates_0012234.aspx <![CDATA[Britain's number one price comparison site, moneysupermarket.com will launch its new advertising campaign on Sunday 3 July. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/youre-so-moneysupermarket-latest-campaign_0011853 .aspx Mon, 18, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/youre-so-moneysupermarket-latest-campaign_0011853 .aspx <![CDATA[UK consumers' average 'small transaction' is &pound;6.34 for a debit card and &pound;6.63 for a credit card ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-real-cost-of-lunch/0013471/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-real-cost-of-lunch_0013471.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on calls for reform of the motor insurance industry, Graham Donoghue, managing director at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-calls-for-reform-of-the-motor-insurance-industry/0013470/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-calls-for-reform-of-the-motor-insurance-industry_0013470.aspx <![CDATA[Increasing cost of household bills is biggest concern for Brits]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-reveal-turmoil-over-financial-worries/0013469/ Thu, 26, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-reveal-turmoil-over-financial-worries_0013469.aspx <![CDATA[Average rates on two year fixed lowest since base rate dropped to 0.50 per cent]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/movement-returns-to-the-mortgage-market-as-rates-continue-to-fall/0012504/ Fri, 25, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/movement-returns-to-the-mortgage-market-as-rates-continue-to-fall_0012504.aspx <![CDATA[More Brits have visited the Eiffel Tower than many UK attractions according to new research by comparison site, travelsupermarket.com.&nbsp;The Eiffel Tower in Paris proved to be the most popular overseas landmark, with nearly half of Brits having visited the 324 metre tall tower - an incredible 47 per cent. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/whats-the-attraction_0011833 .aspx Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/whats-the-attraction_0011833 .aspx <![CDATA[1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years fixed rate bonds at highest rates in a year]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/savers-take-advantage-now-of-savings-rates-at-highest-level-in-over-a-year/0012340/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/savers-take-advantage-now-of-savings-rates-at-highest-level-in-over-a-year_0012340.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert for travelsupermarket.com&nbsp;comments on today's announcement that Balpa has secured a ballot for strike action from Virgin Atlantic pilots: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-virgin-atlantic-strike-action_0011734 .aspx Wed, 22, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-virgin-atlantic-strike-action_0011734 .aspx <![CDATA[Two thirds of energy customers (62 per cent) are worried about how they will afford their energy bills in the event of more price hikes, according to moneysupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/energy-price-hikes-give-brits-the-chills/0012338/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/energy-price-hikes-give-brits-the-chills_0012338.aspx <![CDATA[Parents planning to take their infants away on holiday this summer should be aware of restrictive baggage allowances and increased infant flight prices, which can end up costing more than adult fares, according to research by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/baby-on-board/0011706/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/baby-on-board_0011706.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting ahead of Rt. Hon. George Osborne's Mansion house speech this evening, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-ahead-of-george-osbornes-mansion-house-speech/0011699/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-ahead-of-george-osbornes-mansion-house-speech_0011699.aspx <![CDATA[The UK's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com urges mortgage customers to avoid being drawn in by low interest rates on products which have high fees, and to consider all options before applying, or they could end up paying more for their borrowing than necessary.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/average-mortgage-application-fees-up/0011701/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/average-mortgage-application-fees-up_0011701.aspx <![CDATA[Today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation remained at 4.5 per cent, offers some respite for consumers from another sharp jump in the cost of living and the 'squeezing' effect of rising prices on household budgets.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/high-inflation-tips-breaking-point-for-uk-household-finances/0011700/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/high-inflation-tips-breaking-point-for-uk-household-finances_0011700.aspx <![CDATA[British bill payers are reacting to the latest energy price hike news by taking control of their finances and seeking ways to save on their energy costs, says moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/energy-price-hike-customers-fight-back/0011704/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/energy-price-hike-customers-fight-back_0011704.aspx <![CDATA[Following the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decision to hold base rate at 0.5 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/bank-of-england-decision-to-hold-base-rate/0011705/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/bank-of-england-decision-to-hold-base-rate_0011705.aspx <![CDATA[Continental car confusion reigns among UK motorists. When it comes to driving abroad, Brits are clueless about whether their existing car insurance will cover them on the continent, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-in-cruise-control-with-continental-car-insurance-cover/0011708/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-in-cruise-control-with-continental-car-insurance-cover_0011708.aspx <![CDATA[With the peak holiday season fast approaching and travellers keen to make every penny count, research from moneysupermarket.com shows people can save up to &pound;9 in every &pound;100 of currency depending how you access your holiday money. Taking time and planning ahead rather then trying to get last minute currency really can make a difference.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-tips-for-travel-money-this-summer/0011707/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-tips-for-travel-money-this-summer_0011707.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the 19 per cent increase to the cost of standard gas and 10 per cent increase to the cost of standard electricity by Scottish Power, Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "The energy price rises we've been expecting for months have finally arrived. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-energy-price-rise-announced-by-scottish-power/0011671/ Thu, 09, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-energy-price-rise-announced-by-scottish-power_0011671.aspx <![CDATA[More than half (58 per cent) of British holidaymakers would 'staycation' without taking out travel insurance according to research from moneysupermarket.com.*]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/staycationers-steer-clear-of-travel-insurance/0011709/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/staycationers-steer-clear-of-travel-insurance_0011709.aspx <![CDATA[Ever increasing numbers of parents are ignoring fines associated with taking their kids on holiday during term time, with almost half (48 per cent) confessing to having done so in the past, new research by travelsupermarket.com shows.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/should-I-stay-or-should-I-go_0011832 .aspx Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/should-I-stay-or-should-I-go_0011832 .aspx <![CDATA[With thousands of people planning to enjoy this year's festival season, Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com urges all Brits to think about what cover they have in place to protect them while they party away from home. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-let-your-festival-spirit-be-dampened-by-tent-thieves/0011648/ Thu, 02, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-let-your-festival-spirit-be-dampened-by-tent-thieves_0011648.aspx <![CDATA[40 per cent of Brits check their savings rates once a year or less]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/check-your-rates-as-bonus-deals-always-come-to-an-end/0012337/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/check-your-rates-as-bonus-deals-always-come-to-an-end_0012337.aspx <![CDATA[Some Brits admit debt will always be a part of their life ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/resist-debt-defeat/0011615/ Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/resist-debt-defeat_0011615.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's OFCOM announcement Mike Wilson, manager of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com said: "The implementation of changes to European telecoms law by OFCOM signals great news for consumers. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-announcement-from-ofcom/0011614/ Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-announcement-from-ofcom_0011614.aspx <![CDATA[One in six drivers on the roads are uninsured ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-uninsured-driver/0011621/ Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-uninsured-driver_0011621.aspx <![CDATA[Shop around for an account that suits your personal circumstances ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/avoid-over-paying-for-unnecessary-packaged-accounts/0011616/ Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-over-paying-for-unnecessary-packaged-accounts_0011616.aspx <![CDATA[<br />Holidaymakers looking to hire a car this summer could save themselves up to 82* per cent if they shop around instead of booking through their airline, according to travel comparison site, travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/car-hire-beat-the-airline-prices/0011831/ Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/car-hire-beat-the-airline-prices_0011831.aspx <![CDATA[House hunters estimate they'll buy their first home at 38 years old.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/over-six-million-brits-give-up-on-the-mortgage-game/0011596/ Fri, 20, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/over-six-million-brits-give-up-on-the-mortgage-game_0011596.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of WebSaver 12 from British Gas, Scott Byrom, energy manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "After enjoying the warmest April on record, heating our homes and the cost of energy will be the last thing on people's minds. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/B8025CD88D994AD0885A0AD2D815C24D.aspx Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/B8025CD88D994AD0885A0AD2D815C24D.aspx