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Mortgage rates are rising again and products are being pulled from the market amid higher-than-expected inflation figures.

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Over half of British folk have made a 'no present' pacts with friends and family - with the top cutbacks including buying fewer or cheaper presents as they look to cut back on Christmas spending this year

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Credit card debt grew moderately in September, as gas prices continued to decline. While inflation remained an issue impacting consumers, rising 8.2 percent over the year for September, gas prices were down 4.9 percent from August. This follows August’s month-over-month 10.6 percent downslide in gas prices.

The corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for households.