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BBA Statistics Show Muted Loans Market27 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Britons paid back more on their loans and overdrafts last month and mortgage lending levels remained low.
Britons paid back more on their loans and overdrafts last month and mortgage lending levels remained low.
Consumers Unable to Claim on Cancelled Mexico Trips27 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Holidaymakers may not be able to make a claim on their travel insurance if they decide not to go to Mexico in light of the swine flu outbreak.
Holidaymakers may not be able to make a claim on their travel insurance if they decide not to go to Mexico in light of the swine flu outbreak.
University Demographics 'Changed by Debt'27 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
High student debts are putting off the next generation from going to university, according to a specialist website.
High student debts are putting off the next generation from going to university, according to a specialist website.
Obama Seeks to Change Credit Card Industry27 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The US president is aiming to deal with charges and practices in the credit card sector that are seen as unfair by consumers.
The US president is aiming to deal with charges and practices in the credit card sector that are seen as unfair by consumers.
'Vulnerable' Over-65s Targeted by Share Fraudsters27 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Money transfer or '419' scams, pyramid schemes, and illegal requests for bank details are all being used on retirees according to the FSA and charities.
Money transfer or '419' scams, pyramid schemes, and illegal requests for bank details are all being used on retirees according to the FSA and charities.
Number of Abandoned Pets Soars by 57% 'Due to Credit Crunch'27 Apr 2009 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Animal welfare charity - the RSPCA - see a 57% increase in the number of pets abandoned by their owners as the credit crunch hits household finances.
Animal welfare charity - the RSPCA - see a 57% increase in the number of pets abandoned by their owners as the credit crunch hits household finances.
FSA Chairman Comments on Turner Review 28 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Banks will go back to basics under the new system, according to the chairman of the FSA.
Banks will go back to basics under the new system, according to the chairman of the FSA.
Investment Fund Statistics Show Inflows28 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Fund sales suffered in March, but bond funds are doing well, figures from the IMA have shown.
Fund sales suffered in March, but bond funds are doing well, figures from the IMA have shown.
Nationwide Cancels Mortgage Rate Pledge28 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Nationwide has announced that it will no longer peg new customers' variable rate mortgages to the Bank of England base rate.
Nationwide has announced that it will no longer peg new customers' variable rate mortgages to the Bank of England base rate.
Credit Card Scammers Exploiting Swine Flu Fears28 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Fraudsters are using global fears about swine flu to steal consumers' credit card details, a security firm has warned.
Fraudsters are using global fears about swine flu to steal consumers' credit card details, a security firm has warned.
Provider Urges Caravan Insurance Checks28 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Many newcomers to the caravanning holiday will be insufficiently insured this year, according to one provider.
Many newcomers to the caravanning holiday will be insufficiently insured this year, according to one provider.
Identity Fraud Leading to Credit Card Refusals28 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Consumers are being refused credit cards and other banking services as a result of falling victim to identity fraud, new research shows.
Consumers are being refused credit cards and other banking services as a result of falling victim to identity fraud, new research shows.
Tesco and Friends Provident Announce Life Insurance Deal28 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
The supermarket giant is to begin selling life cover products from Friends Provident through its stores and website.
The supermarket giant is to begin selling life cover products from Friends Provident through its stores and website.
Government Launches Plan to Monitor Internet Data28 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
The home secretary has announced new measures aimed at ensuring legislation keeps pace with technology.
The home secretary has announced new measures aimed at ensuring legislation keeps pace with technology.
Bank of England Gives Details on Quantitative Easing28 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Gilt yields dipped at the beginning of the scheme but retraced some of these declines late last month, according to the Bank of England.
Gilt yields dipped at the beginning of the scheme but retraced some of these declines late last month, according to the Bank of England.
Pensioners 'Don't Have Enough Money to Get By'28 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
People in their 80s and 90s are particularly squeezed by pension trends, according to major new research.
People in their 80s and 90s are particularly squeezed by pension trends, according to major new research.
Provider Warns of Big Car Insurance Cost Increases29 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Premiums could skyrocket later this year, AA analysis has suggested.
Premiums could skyrocket later this year, AA analysis has suggested.
Rich People 'Will Move Away Due to Tax Change'29 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Steeper income tax rates could lead to more people moving away, according to one currency specialist.
Steeper income tax rates could lead to more people moving away, according to one currency specialist.
Home Office Accused of Phorm 'Collusion'29 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Emails between Phorm and Home Office described as 'jaw dropping' by Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman.
Emails between Phorm and Home Office described as 'jaw dropping' by Liberal Democrat home affairs spokeswoman.
ISA Trends Research Released by Barclays29 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Cash savings are not a 'viable alternative' for the clients of one stockbrokers.
Cash savings are not a 'viable alternative' for the clients of one stockbrokers.
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