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22 March 2024

How to Apply for a Loan

Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to boost your chances of being approved for a loan.

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22 March 2024

What Does Annual Percentage Rate of Charge (APRC) Mean?

The annual percentage rate of charge is a useful tool for comparing mortgage and loan products. Here’s how to use it effectively.

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20 March 2024

How To Reduce Your Loan Repayments

Take control of your outstanding debts by reducing the monthly costs of unsecured loan repayments.

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21 January 2022

Is debit card protection the same as for credit cards?

Purchases made on your credit card offer you some protection, but the rules for debit cards are different. Here is how the Chargeback scheme provides protection for your debit card.

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28 October 2021

Can you still get a loan if you're retiring?

Yes, you can still apply for a loan when you retire, but there are several factors you should consider before you do.

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14 December 2020

Five easy ways to kick start your finances

Start the year with these five simple ways to get your finances fighting fit for the future.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:

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28 August 2019

Natwest and RBS website outages

Natwest and RBS are again experiencing outages on their websites - less than a day after fixing similar issues on their sites.

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22 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: pound rallies just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend

The pound has received a boost from reports of renewed efforts to avert a no-deal Brexit — just in time for holidaymakers heading abroad for the Bank Holiday weekend.

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22 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: Ryanair strikes to go ahead.co.uk comments: the aftermath of the British Airways strikes

Ryanair has lost a High Court bid to prevent strikes by its pilots on 22 and 23 August.

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20 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: Gatwick flight suspension and consumer compensation

An issue with the air traffic control system has resulted in flights being suspended at Britain's second busiest airport.

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19 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: Boardmasters music festival cancelled at short notice

Boardmasters — Cornwall's biggest festival — has been cancelled with just a few days' notice due to a severe weather forecast.

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19 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: water bills set to be cut by £50 over five years

Water bills in England and Wales are set to fall by an average of £50 between 2020 and 2025, under plans published by the industry regulator. Ofwat said firms would also have to invest an additional £6m each day in improving services for customers.

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