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People are cutting back on their spending, and lending money to struggling relatives has become less of a priority.

The Bank of England will cut rates to 3.5 per cent, Capital Economics has claimed.

Five dealerships miss-sold the loans insurance, the financial regulator has said.

Grown-up children are causing some parents to fall into debt due to their loan demands, it has been claimed.

Parents are bailed out financially by their children later in life, a new report claims to show.

People looking to sell their properties are turning to home improvements as a way of boosting its value.

The way in which loans are packaged and sold in the UK are to come under the spotlight.

The six-figure fine for the insurer is the second major penalty levied on a PPI provider so far this year.

Short-term, high-interest loans should be put under the spotlight, the debt specialists say.

Divisions between rate-setting economists at the Bank of England were revealed today.

Many people are looking into their own credit histories, as the loans market tightens in the credit crunch.

Teens are having a tougher time with borrowing from their parents, it has been claimed.

Barclays has announced that FirstPlus is to cease all new lending of its homeowner loans in the wake of the credit crunch and the fall in the housing market.

High street banks could face compensation claims of around £300 million if a mooted class-action case on loan-insurance policies proves successful.

The Bank of England faces a dilemma over conflicting economic pressures, the bank has said.

Fewer people are borrowing against their home due to falling house prices, it has been suggested.

Ministers are to unveil reforms of the community lending firms today.

Independent information about controversial loan cover is now to be provided on the financial regulator's website.

Many people are taking out unsecured loans due to their money worries, it has been claimed.

Repayment costs of personal loans are on the up, according to Defaqto.

Increasing private school fees, combined with rising food and fuel prices, will see many parents take out credit in months to come.

Customers are claiming back money spent on loans insurance, following a critical ruling from the Competition Commission.

People are paying too much for loans insurance, the Competition Commission has said.

Most people who have taken out a loan do not know how much they have left to repay, it has been claimed.

Londoners have been found to be at higher risk of falling victim to ID theft.