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Fri 28th Jul 2006 Brits are now far less likely to spend their money on going out to eat and drink than waas the case ten years ago, according to the latest MINT credit Card research. The rising costs of eating out is being blamed for the fact that only half as many people dine out regularly and only 31 per cent of young adults do so once a week. Instead of heading out people are more o ...

Shoppers spent less on their credit cards during the first six months of 2006, according to an industry survey. UK credit card spending was £58.4bn, compared to £60.6bn during the first half of 2005, the Association of Payment Clearing Services (Apacs) said. Apacs said the figures suggested that consumers were keeping a "tighter control" of their finances. However, spending on debit cards rose during the same period to £92.5bn, from £88.8bn at the same time last year. Ev ...

Michael Clarke, This is Money27 July 2006 HSBC credit card customers could see their bills rise as it plans to change the way it allocates repayments. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Switch credit cards CARDS: TiM's recommendations GUIDES: Beat debt POLL: Should there be a limit on the interest rate lenders can charge on credit cards? OTHER STORIES Create your own bank Credit card us ...

Simon Moon, This is Money27 July 2006 BRITAIN'S consumers cut their credit card debt last month, despite reports of strong sales on the High Street. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEALS: Find a mortgage DEALS: Find a cheap loan DEALS: Find a credit card OTHER STORIES British Gas bills go up yet again £1.6m profit an hour for oil giant Market report: Thursday 11.00 BA slashes 2m seat prices ...

Wed 26th Jul 2006 The average British holidaymaker spends £121 in preparation for a trip abroad, according to new research for the Post Office Credit Card. Around six million people are expected to spend over £200 on items they will take away with them and in total as much as £4.1 million will be spent by Brits with a holiday planned. According to the research, 61 per  ...