What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Leeds Credit Union (LCU), a pioneer of community banking and financial inclusion, has won two prestigious awards at the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2024, it has announced. The credit union took home the coveted Outstanding Achievement Award and was also crowned Lender of the Year, cementing its position as a leader
Spring may have finally sprung but with an ‘Arctic blast’ forecast to bring more cold and wet weather over the coming weeks, it may not be time to pack your winter coat away just yet. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at the
Christmas 2023 may be a distant memory for most but the financial fallout of it is still impacting households across the region. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at what advice and support is available to anyone who fell into debt over the
With 2024 already in full swing, the time for making new year’s resolutions may be long gone, but it’s never too late to take stock of your finances and start planning for the months ahead. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains how. As we head
Despite another financially volatile year, many people are looking forward to Christmas 2023, but how easy is it to make the holiday more affordable? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look. For many households, Christmas is a notoriously expensive time of year, with presents
How have people in the local area’s finances fared over the last year and do they expect their financial circumstances to change over the coming 12 months? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union (LCU), takes a look. As the cost of living crisis continues to increase
New car number plates were released in the UK in September, meaning now is the perfect time to pick up a used car at a good price. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains how. In Great Britain, approximately 78% of households have one or more
Even though it’s a term most people regularly hear, many don’t know what interest rates actually are, or how the extent to which they rise and fall impacts their lives. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains. What are interest rates? Interest rates indicate how high