From artists ranging from Girls Aloud to Green Day, it appears that people across the country are ditching browsing for CDs and vinyl records in music shops and are instead getting singles and albums from the internet.

A holiday should be about taking time away from the stresses and strains of modern day living. Whether this is relaxing by the pool sipping cocktails, taking in some culture at a museum or a more active pursuit such as mountain biking, concerns of your day-to-day life back at home should be far from the mind.

In spite of the continued decline in the financial markets, people are still looking to make monetary moves, it has been revealed.

It is important that Brits take out adequate protection for their prized possessions, it has been reported.

The premiership of Gordon Brown has been consistent with consumers facing increasing financial difficulties, it has been reported.

The declining economic environment could see Britons develop problems with more than just their financial wellbeing.

Consumers could find that managing one area of financial constraint is becoming easier.

Most people will probably tell you that financial worries such as trying to find or pay back a loan or the increasing costs of food and fuel give them a headache. But it may be worse than that.

In the current financial climate, it is tempting to cut back on unnecessary spending in order to pay the bills. However, more and more Brits are withholding personal details on their insurance applications in order to get a cheaper deal.

As the cost of living continues to rise and the housing market keeps on slowing, British people are being put under more and more pressure.

The number of new mortgages approved for those looking to buy a home in the UK fell to just 33,000 in July, adding to fears of an imminent recession.

Dog-owners should make sure that the financial implications of owning such a pet do not leave them barking at the moon.