Debt Newshttp://www.the-debt-clinic.co.uk/DebtNews/http://www.the-debt-clinic.co.uk/images/logo.gifhttp://www.the-debt-clinic.co.uk/DebtNews/Reactions are mixed, but most experts believe the decision to take no action will cause no extra pain, but little gain for people in debt.]]>Experts warn that the boost in May was a “blip” as new figures show overall sales down.]]>Research has found that female savers put aside nearly twice as much as their male counterparts.]]>Research has shown that the cost of household bills, groceries and goods have risen faster for pensioners than other people.]]>A new study has found that increasing costs and soaring debt repayments have taken a hefty toll on household budgets.]]>A Government report suggests that Britain’s households each chuck out around £420 worth of groceries every year.]]>APACS has revealed that the popularity of debit cards continues to increase as people strive to keep control of their outgoings.]]>A study has shown that modest wage rises have been swallowed up by soaring bills and other costs.]]>The Opposition has unveiled plans to regulate the providers of the cards, alongside a national education programme to clamp down on Britain’s debt addiction.]]>The bosses of the six biggest gas and electricity companies in Britain have warned a parliamentary committee that sharp rises are on the way, due to soaring wholesale costs.]]>Lenders and advice groups are to fund the first comprehensive report into the mental health consequences of problem debt.]]>Research by online comparison site, uSwitch, has found that a third of UK households often get overcharged for their electricity and gas supply.]]>A study has found that a quarter of British people try to ignore their money woes despite mounting money worries.]]>Research has found that most British holidaymakers go on holiday without a budget.]]>Debt charity, Credit Action has published some startling debt statistics for June.]]>Campaigners are urging users of social network sites to report credit ads which fail to give sufficient information about interest levels.]]>The risk of debt has been heightened as ever-increasing fuel costs and rises in car tax take their toll.]]>The watchdog has said that complaints about bank charges and protection insurance have shot up over the past 12 months.]]>The monetary policy committee will take further action to ease the property markets in June, according to estimates.]]>New figures from NOP reveal a lack of optimism about personal and national finances as consumers face an economic squeeze.]]>Debt charity, Credit Action, has published the latest lending and borrowing figures - and all the figures have increased.]]>Consumer groups have hailed the ruling but experts have warned customers not to expect any refunds in the near future.]]>A leading investment bank has said that some utility firms could be unable to pay for repairs if an incident occurred, leaving customers vulnerable to higher bills and interrupted services.]]>A survey has revealed that Brits are planning to slash savings, pensions and stay at home to counter the effects of soaring bills and tighter credit.]]>The Office for National Statistics has released figures showing that consumer inflation remains unchanged, while the Retail Prices Index has actually seen inflation fall.]]>