Consumers

John Lewis’s lockdown must-haves as middle-class consumers settle into leisurely spending habits

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From workout gear to tequila, John Lewis’s lockdown must-haves as middle-class consumers settle into leisurely spending habits Spending habits have drastically altered during the coronavirus pandemic  Initially mass buying of tinned food and toilet paper seems to have given way  Middle-class consumers are buying cocktail ingredients, exercise equipment and pasta-making machines With video applications such as … Read more

Money-saving app Snoop launches early in attempt to help consumers cut costs in coronavirus squeeze

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Money-saving app Snoop launches early in attempt to help consumers cut costs during coronavirus squeeze By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:16 BST, 17 April 2020 Money-saving app Snoop launched yesterday, earlier than expected in an attempt to help consumers cut costs in the coronavirus squeeze.  … Read more

What do the FCA credit card and overdraft proposals mean for consumers?

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This morning, the Financial Conduct Authority announced proposals to try and help people struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus. The proposals are subject to a quick-fire consultation and could come into force next Thursday. Banks have already brought in some measures themselves, but the FCA proposals seek to ensure that customers of … Read more

Consumers face losing THOUSANDS amid travel protections breakdown due to coronavirus says Which?

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Which? is warning that urgent action is needed to protect travellers who face losing large sums of money amid a breakdown of the travel protections system. The consumer champion says it has been inundated with messages and requests for help from people who face losing thousands of pounds, with some airlines and package travel providers … Read more

Consumers think foods high in sugar are the most unhealthy

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Shoppers are more concerned about biscuits and sandwiches being high in sugar than salt or fat, scientists find University of Nottingham conducted a survey of 858 shoppers using food labels Respondents were most put off by biscuits and sandwiches high in sugar Too much sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay or diabetes Team said … Read more