Top firms turn Scrooge for credit crunch Christmas

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Many companies are planning their staff Christmas parties at the moment but even this traditional festivity is being hit by the credit crunch. City workers used to party in their offices with banquets and champagne but now, they can expect finger buffets and a pint… if they’re lucky. In some cases, ...

Christmas & The Credit Crunch Crisis

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

This Christmas, UK shoppers are expected to spend around £31 billion on the festive season’s traditional trappings – including gifts and groceries – and more than £7 billion of that total will be on credit. However, what happens in January when we have to start paying it all back? With ...

Bargain weekend as retailers slash prices

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

If you’re planning on doing your Christmas shopping soon, make it this weekend because reports out this week suggest that high street retailers are planning to slash prices by up to 70% this weekend as they prepare for a 'bargain basement' Christmas. Around 50% of UK families are expected to ...

Is Santa Skint

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

[caption id="attachment_115" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="What will you get this christmas?"][/caption] Several reports recently have shown that many UK families are planning on spending a lot less this Christmas than they normally would. Half of Britons are dreading the run-up to Christmas and many are planning to cut back not only on presents ...