As the New Year approaches, the locked up UK residents spend a fortune on luxury dishes and snacks, as well as top-shelf alcohol. According to industry specialists, the British are fed up with sitting at home and try to diversify New Year's celebrations in this way.more
78 percent of Poles declare that they have savings, e.g. on a deposit or savings account, according to the GfK Corona Mood research published yesterday.more
Lufthansa has elevated the parking allowance for some pilots to EUR 15,000 monthly. Earlier, the service obtained billions in help from the state. Lufthansa’s actions have been criticized by the opposition and workers of different industries.more
In the Lotto drawing, one of the players selected the "six" and won nearly PLN 8 million. The "random" bet was bought at the Lotto point in Lodz, Totalizator Sportowy announced yesterday evening.more
Everyone who has had to cancel a rail or coach journey in England between 23 and 27 December will be able to get a refund, the government has announced.more
Every fifth Pole had to resign from applying for a loan or a loan, most often for fear that he would lose the possibility of paying them back - according to the research of the National Debt Register. Since March, 47 percent of consumers have decided to borrow money.more
Criminals have blown up significantly more ATMs in Germany this year than in 2019, with federal police saying the number of incidents will likely top 400 by the end of the year.more
While the nation continues to see record levels of new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, wealthy patients in Southern California - the epicenter of the state's Covid-19 crisis - are offering to pay top dollar to cut the line and be among the first to receive a vaccine.more
39 percent Poles declare that this year they will organize more modest than usual holidays, and 2% that they will be more lavish - according to a study for the BIG InfoMonitor Debtors Register. The inhabitants of villages are the least likely to talk about saving during this year's holidays.more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April next year. He said the move would provide "certainty for millions of jobs and businesses".more
The U.S. poverty rate has surged over the past five months, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty, the latest indication of how deeply many are struggling after government aid dwindled.more
This year, Poles on the Vistula will spend an average of PLN 522 on preparations for Christmas - PLN 88 less than a year ago. They will spend PLN 507 on gifts, which is PLN 76 less than last year - according to the report "The moods and plans of Polish consumers in the era of coronavirus"more
Thousands of victims of persecution under the Third Reich may be entitled to a German pension because they were isolated and detained, even if they did not have to live in formal ghettos such as Warsaw or Łódź.more
This year has had a huge and unexpected financial impact on many people. And it seems that lots of people have had to turn to borrowing to plug the gap. According to a study by money.co.uk, 51% of people have got into debt this year and the average amount of debt owed in the UK in 2020 is £9,246 per person.more
One-third of Poles with lower incomes due to the pandemic - according to the PwC report. As added, as much as 93 percent. Poles are influenced by the price of the product when shopping, thus being the most price-sensitive nation in Europe.more
New figures show "appalling" rise in destitution among families between 2017 and 2019 – and experts warn pandemic has only intensified financial pressures.more
This year, the average Pole intends to spend an average of PLN 1,318 on gifts, food, travel and meetings with loved ones, according to the Deloitte consulting company "Christmas Shopping 2020" study.more
It takes 18 years for Polish salaries to reach the average EU level of earnings, according to Grant Thornton's calculations. The report is based on the assumption that the dynamics of wage growth in all EU countries will be the same as in the last 3 years. "There is an enormous distance, even a multi-generational one, to cover all the time" - assessed the experts' report.more
The concept is old but it may be efficient - because it's the only idea that currently is present. The market likes it, but the banks are surprised and restrained - we can read in today's "Puls Biznesu". more
The age limit for playing the National Lottery will rise to 18 from next year, the government has said, on the day ministers launched a review of gambling laws that could result in curbs on advertising and a cap on online casino stakes.more
The average adult will spend £65,000 over their lifetime - on gadgets. A study of 2,000 consumers revealed they will each fork out £4,742 on mobile phones, as well as £3,625 on televisions and £11,774 on kitchen appliances.more
Poles are not afraid of the virus on banknotes, but still more often reach for cards and applications; this is how they plan to pay also after the pandemic - reports "Puls Biznesu" today.more
