Vicky Shaw

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Personal Finance Correspondent at PA Media

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The number one cost concern among UK holidaymakers revealed

4 days ago | msn.com | Vicky Shaw

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The number one cost concern among UK holidaymakers revealed

4 days ago | msn.com | Vicky Shaw

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US tariffs and blowing the budget ‘among cost concerns for holidaymakers’

4 days ago | independent.co.uk | Vicky Shaw

More than half of holidaymakers said they will budget more for their next holiday due to increased costs, Post Office Travel Money said. Vicky ShawTwo-thirds (66%) of people are planning a holiday abroad this year, a report has found. But nearly four-fifths (78%) are worried about the impact that US trade tariffs may have on prices in destinations abroad and over half (53%) plan to avoid destinations where they believe tariffs could affect resort prices.
Personal insolvencies 5% higher in May than same month of 2024, figures show

4 days ago | msn.com | Vicky Shaw

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Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

4 days ago | msn.com | Vicky Shaw

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Personal insolvencies 5% higher in May than same month of 2024, figures show

4 days ago | msn.com | Vicky Shaw

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Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

5 days ago | independent.co.uk | Vicky Shaw

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer. Vicky ShawA consultation to make council tax collection in England fairer, including stamping out “unacceptable, aggressive” practices, has been launched by the Government. It is seeking views over the next 12 weeks on the administration of council tax, including how council tax is billed and how payments are collected and enforced.
Personal insolvencies 5% higher in May than same month of 2024, figures show

5 days ago | standard.co.uk | Vicky Shaw

Business | MoneyThe number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from debts was also 2% higher last month compared to May last year. Insolvency Service figures show 10,014 people entered personal insolvency in May across England and Wales (PA)PA ArchiveVicky Shaw6 minutes agoSign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEsI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.
Finance expert warns savers ‘loyalty does not pay’ after Bank of England holds base rate

5 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Vicky Shaw |Linda Howard

Now is the time to check how much your savings are earning and switch to a better returns rate. Savers are being warned not to pay the price for leaving money sitting in pots with poor returns after the Bank of England base rate remained on hold at 4.25 per cent on Thursday. Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but there was a ray of light for savers as some providers unveiled new products on Thursday.
Personal insolvencies 5% higher in May than same month of 2024, figures show

5 days ago | independent.co.uk | Vicky Shaw

The number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from debts was also 2% higher last month compared to May last year. Vicky ShawFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.