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Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has announced a significant achievement in its mission to support the financial well-being of its members and the broader Leeds community – between September 2023 and October 2024, it saved residents over £9,000,000 in high-interest loan repayments. This milestone demonstrates the credit union’s commitment to providing
Taking place on Friday 29 November 2024, Black Friday is fast approaching, bringing with it the promise of early deals for budget-conscious shoppers gearing up for the festive season. However, as the popularity of online shopping has risen in recent years, so has the risk of falling victim to internet
Although Christmas is traditionally a time of joy, celebration and giving, the financial strain that often comes with it can easily dampen the spirit of the season and, in the most severe cases, can even result in people overspending and plunging themselves into debt. So how can people start saving
Many people will no doubt have seen that changes have been made to Winter Fuel Payments, with anyone wanting to claim the Winter Fuel Payment now needing to access pension credits. But what exactly are they and how do they work? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit
Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has helped workers in and around Leeds save more than £1.1 million in high-interest loan repayments on £1.5 million of lending in the past year, it has announced. A community-focused financial institution, LCU has made a significant impact on workers in Leeds by enabling them to avoid
With the new school year just around the corner, parents across the UK are beginning the annual task of ensuring their little ones are fully equipped. However, the prospect of paying hundreds of pounds for school uniforms and new equipment is likely to be giving many parents sleepless nights, especially
Leeds Credit Union (LCU), in a groundbreaking partnership with software companies LendingMetrics and Singlify, is set to transform the credit union sector with the introduction of a new loan decisioning platform. The integration of cutting-edge technology from Lending Metrics’ Auto Decision Platform and the comprehensive features of the Singlify Loan
Nothing beats a summer holiday, with the change of scenery and combination of sun, sea and sand helping improve people’s mental wellbeing and giving them a well-deserved rest. But with the cost of living crisis still forcing many of us to be more frugal than ever, how can you enjoy
As the cost of living crisis continues to increase the financial pressure facing many households in the UK, news that a lack of investment is likely to stop the UK economy from growing any time soon couldn’t have come at a worse moment. The timing is especially unwelcome when you
Although the problems caused by loan sharks are well known, recent reports into the number of people turning to them for financial help have revealed that a staggering three million Britons have used their services over the last 3+ years. So what can be done to help get them off