Subscription Traps, Buy-to-let Landlords, Basket of Goods
A third of people in the UK have fallen into a subscription trap. We hear from listeners impacted and find out how can you avoid them.
According to the consumer group Which?, a third of people have fallen into a subscription trap. We hear from listeners that have been financially impacted by them and find out what can you do to avoid them.
The Office for National Statistics uses a basket of goods and services to calculate inflation each year. However, as times change so do the items in the basket. This year, items like joints of gammon and adverts in local newspapers have been removed – but what’s replaced them? And, how representative are these items to UK consumers?
Buy-to-let companies are now the most common business in the UK, according to new data by Hamptons. There are now more than 400,000 registered, which is an increase of almost 100,000 since 2016. We take a look at why this is and what this means for the housing market as smaller landlords continue to leave the industry.
More than £84 million pounds worth of flight vouchers with British Airways have not been claimed. These vouchers were issued when flights were cancelled due to Covid, but the deadline to claim them is quickly approaching. Are you eligible and what are your options?
Mid-week visits to city centres are becoming more of an occasion post-pandemic. As many people now commute just a few times a week, they are opting to treat themselves on these days and spend more money on food, drink and leisure. It’s fuelling growth in the food-to-go market, but is it enough to support hospitality businesses?