Many expect to be able to survive on welfare

It has been revealed in a recent report that many people in Britain feel that they would be able to survive adequately on government welfare in the event that they lost their jobs. More than a third of Brits were found to believe that the government would provide them with adequate sums of cash if they lost their jobs, even though the amount per week comes to under £70.00. Read more

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Pensioners losing most of their income from savings

For many pensioners having their life savings in a higher interest savings account has become an effective way to boost their pensions with additional income over recent years, with many enjoying a substantial boost to their pensions because of the monthly income they earned from the interest on their savings. Read more

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Is private health insurance the way forward?

We all want to do our best to protect our own health and that of our loved ones, but for many people in the UK the National Health Service leaves a lot to be desired. The NHS has come under fire for many things over recent years, from the length of its waiting lists and the quality of care given in hospitals to the levels of staff and even the levels of hygiene exercised in NHS hospitals. Read more

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