A BANK in Bolton is offering customers online help with their finances.

Research conducted by NatWest bank's Face2Face with Finance website showed that 21 per cent of people in Bolton have no money set aside for a rainy day.

In a private area of the Bolton branch in Deansagate, customers will be able to access the new site, www.natwest.com/ face2face, which aims to help them better understand and manage their finances.

The Face2Face survey also showed that for people in Bolton, 39 per cent spend more time choosing a new car than their mortgage, the highest rate in the country.

Chris Brindley, NatWest regional managing director, said: "We are committed to ensuring that consumers are financially educated and capable of managing their money at every stage of their lives.

"This website has been created to give people the skills, tools and advice to help them understand and manage their money."