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Unemployment has risen in almost all parts of the UK. This October the number of people being out of work has risen to over 1.6 million, an increase of 5,300 people out of work and claiming Job Seekers Allowance.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) warns that home repossessions will likely rise again in 2012.

Psychiatrists have warned that changes in Western society could fuel a rise in the number of men with depression.

According to a survey carried out by Vocalink, private sector pay at UK listed companies has risen at the slowest rate on record.

In an unexpected turn of events, the UK saw the Consumer Prices Index inflation rate rise 0.1% to reach 3.2% in October.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen a rise in bank fees this year, which is only making it more difficult to stay afloat and recover from the recent economic crisis.

According to the Higher Education Policy Institute, unemployment has risen significantly among recent graduates under 24 years old.

It will likely come as no surprise that long time unemployment figures, which includes those who have been out of work for at least one year, are now the highest they have been since 1997.

As unemployment rises across the UK, southeast England has been particularly hard hit with unemployment and underemployment.

Homeowners are seeing mortgage rates rise despite the Bank of England’s base rate remaining stuck at rock bottom. 

Bankruptcy fees rose from £75 to £525 this August to try and discourage people with financial issues looking for a solution to their problems.

There has been a huge rise in the number of home buyers paying for their new homes in cash.

Recent figures suggest that economic problems may be leading to a rise in depression in England.

Higher UK postage prices have come into force –with the result that a first-class stamp now costs 46p.

Recent figures show that consumers got a bit bolder in terms of unsecured borrowing and mortgages in the month of February.

All the unrest in Middle East might be good for democracy, but it's bad for the price of petrol.

If you're thinking of selling your home so that you can save money by renting a property, you might want to think twice.

According to a report by the Halifax, UK house prices fell by 0.9% this February, compared with last month, cancelling out a rise in January.

Fixed rate mortgage prices have become much more expensive recently because of a rise in the swap rate.

According to a monthly survey conducted by LSL, a property firm, unpaid rent and late-paid rent is on the rise

Figures show that bankruptcies among men are on the rise at a higher rate than those among women; however, men seek help with their debts less often.

Unemployment is on the rise in the UK once again, reaching 2.5 million (7.9%) in October. This resulted from an increase of 35,000 during the previous three months.

Data from two recent surveys shows that the rental market is under pressure and that average costs are on the rise.

British Gas has announced that customers will see a 7% increase in electricity and gas bills this winter, making it the second major energy supplier in the UK to announce an increase in prices for this winter.

Oil prices appear to be on the rise and have hit their highest point in six months.

An allowed banking process called setting off is on the rise and is leaving some customers broke.

The average borrowing of UK consumers is on the rise with the average amount owed by each UK adult at approximately £30,000, which includes mortgages.

Bankruptcies in the UK are on the rise, with figures showing a distinct increase in the first quarter of this year in the number of residents of England and Wales trying to be declared bankrupt.

According to the financial information service, Moneyfacts, rates on authorised overdrafts are now the highest they have been in the last decade.

The rate of unemployment in the UK continues to rise, with 2.47 million UK residents unemployed as of April.

The latest job stats show that the rate of unemployment is still on the rise, as well as the number of people who are registered as economically inactive.

Some of the UK’s major train operators have recently been accused of surreptitiously increasing train fares by extending what are considered peak hours.

Petrol prices have been on the rise for a number of reasons, including the higher cost of refining, increasing oil prices and the relative strength of the dollar.

It is no secret that personal debt has been steadily increasing for over a decade and that the number of people going bankrupt or being declared insolvent has risen alongside it.

As if many people were not already facing enough financial challenges, interest rates on credit cards are on the rise.

It is no secret that the cost of housing has risen significantly over the past 50 years, even taking into account the last few years decreases

It is no surprise that the UK will be facing a long recovery in order to correct the negative impacts during this economic crisis.

In a bit of rare good news for the housing market, a rise has been reported in UK house prices. In May on April, house prices rose 1.2%, giving a bit of encouragement to anxious homeowners.

The amount of mortgage deals on offer to borrowers has suddenly dropped, after rising towards the end of last year. 

Property prices dropped 0.6% in August from July and 0.4% from a year ago. Experts are expecting the housing market to be subdued for at least another year, with values staying the same of slightly lower as they are today.

There has been a 2.6% increase in long term graduate unemployment, from graduates who left university in 2007, to students who left in 2005.

Tenants with home buying ambitions have been under more and more pressure due to increasing private rents, recent reports show.

Between the months of July and August almost 40% of homeowners witnessed their finances deteriorate according to a study under 1,500 adults.

Strict lending criteria developed by bank and housing pricing levels have meshed, eliminating new potential buyers from the market.

In 2012, it is quite possible that average debts for UK students will reach an all time high, double the average debt in 2011.

Along with the UK government target inflation rates rising in July, due to the increase of financial service fees and higher prices for clothing.

Unemployment numbers in the UK have increased greatly by 38,000 to 2.49 million within the past few months.

Potential buyers in most of the UK are discouraged to purchase a property due to lenders demanding large deposits.

According to The International Monetary Fund, unemployment, growth, and risks to inflation are prevalent in the UK.

It is predicted by the CML that 40,000 people will lose their homes this year.

Since the government expects to make changes with public sector pensions, people have expressed their concerns.

Increasing demand for properties to rent has caused rents in the private sector to increase to an average of £701 per month throughout England and Wales.

Government figures show that more than one-fifth of UK households experienced fuel poverty in 2009.

The Halifax reports that home prices fell in the spring, but that the lender expects prices to stabilise later this year.

Recent figures have shown that UK retail sales fell 1.4% in May.

According to a recent survey, gazumping is pushing up rents in England and Wales, with the average cost to tenants reaching £696 in May.

UK residents who dream of living by the sea might find it a bit more difficult these days.

The most recent survey put out by the Nationwide building society shows that the housing market in the UK remains subdued.

A recent report put out by Deloitte, a financial services firm, warns that UK households will face a decrease in disposable income of approximately £780 this year.

According to an economic think tank, UK retailers could be facing many years of poor sales growth

Will inflation rates ever come down again? In January, the UK Consumer Prices Index stood at 4%; today it stands at 4.4%.

UK mortgage lending remained at low levels in February as the housing market remained "stuck in a rut", lenders have reported.

If you're in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, feel grateful – MSPs have scrapped your prescription charges.

There has now been no change to UK interest rates for two years, even though inflation is currently twice the Bank's target rate.

For twelve years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has got the inflation numbers wrong.

Rightmove, an estate agency site that lays claim to advertising 90% or properties listed with local estate agents, has stated that much of the property market in the UK is facing paralysis in 2011.

Research by ING Direct suggests that the prospect of university fees rising to £9,000 a year is prompting parents to save more for their children's education.

Relying on your savings to supplement your income puts you at risk of greater pain from the rising rate of inflation.

The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that wholesale food costs reached the highest monthly amount ever recorded last month

In January 2011, the UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4%.

According to recent news from the UK Public Health Association, the two-tier tariffs used for domestic fuel billing is leading to thousands of deaths every winter.

More bad news for the unemployed: a recent survey discovered that employers expect the highest level of redundancy since 2004.

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), a prominent economic research group, approximately 750,000 additional UK residents are poised to pay higher tax rates in April.

The economic situation in the UK remains grim. Recent unemployment figures show that joblessness continues to hover around 8%, jumping to 20% for 16 – 24 year-olds

The United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has reported a new high in global food prices as of December.

A recent report notes that the Bank of England gave a boost to many UK households when the base rate was cut to 0.5%, a record low.

Recently released survey data shows that almost half of UK households are concerned about their debt levels, with a majority expressing greater concern today than over the last two years.

Numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that £10.3bn was borrowed by the UK government in the month of October to compensate for the public finances gap.

An independent commission reports that higher contributions may be required from public sector pension scheme members.

A report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed an unexpected drop in retail sales in the UK in August, which was the first time retail sales has dropped since January.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

A study conducted by Consumer Focus shows that 1.2 million UK residents are taking out at least one payday loan each year, for a total of £1.2 billion borrowed in this manner.

The Pensions Policy Institute Think Tank has put forth a statement saying that the state pension age will need to increase to 72 sometime within the next 20 years in order to keep government costs at their 1981 level

During the first annual energy statement delivered to Parliament, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne estimated a significant increase in energy bills for businesses over the next 10 years.

Currently, residents of England who are 60 or older are eligible to receive free bus passes.

BT customers will soon see a 10% increase in call charges, as well as a 50p increase in monthly line rental.

Fewer UK-listed companies issued profit warnings in the second quarter of this year, with only 45 firms issuing warnings between April and June, according to Ernst & Young.

In the ongoing efforts to cut costs and recover from the recent economic crisis, it is now looking likely that there will be a significant reduction in spending to build roads in the UK.

The College and University Support Network have been fielding more calls from higher and further education lecturers of late, largely due to existing funding crisis.

Both new and current borrowers are seeing higher interest rates on mortgages as of 1 June 2010.

Official figures show a significant increase in UK inflation in March 2010. In the previous month, the rate of inflation was at 3%, sharply rising to 3.4% in March.

The world of mortgages is quickly changing, with the transformation perhaps being most evident in the dramatic increase in new mortgage deals requiring deposits of at least 25%.

Individual borrowing is increasing in the UK, undoubtedly in part from the effects of the economic crisis making it more difficult to make ends meet each month.

According to experts, the average UK household will have to spend a full 15% of their net income just to cover the interest payments on their personal debt.