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Lenders have launched an array of new products following a major change to ISA regulations this week.

Halifax has sparked another twist in the market for balance transfer cards by increasing the offer on one of its leading cards but retaining the lower fee.

The Post Office is extending the reach of its new current accounts and is making a series of improvements – including a £100 gift card – to attract new customers.

The Hanley Economic BS has issued an eye-catching range of two-year discount variable rate mortgages, priced from just 2.29%.

The group which represents British banks has released figures which support the decision to cut high-street branches.

Loyal savers who stick with the same accounts for years are missing out on vital income from their savings, the chief regulator has found.

The stricter mortgage rules introduced by the chief regulator appear to have had little effect on housing market activity.

Brits are increasingly turning to their plastic to pay for goods and services, a new report has shown.

Banks are facing a major shake-up after an inquiry was recommended by the competition watchdog.

Young people are struggling to get onto the property ladder, various surveys suggest, as house prices continue to accelerate well above wage increases.

Concerned parents are ready to dip into their savings to keep their children entertained during the summer holidays.

Just as we were beginning to accept the idea that rock-bottom mortgage deals were at an end, the Furness Building Society has thrown its hat back into the ring with a stunning discounted deal for first-time buyers.

Leeds Building Society has made sweeping reductions to a selection of its fixed-rate mortgages as a new surge of activity from local lenders spices up the mortgage market again.

A growing number of savers are bypassing banks to support business lending and improve their returns through peer-to-peer websites.

Lloyds Banking Group has been fined a total of £218 million by UK and US regulators for “serious misconduct” relating to interest rate rigging.

Coventry Building Society has spiced up its buy-to-let range for landlords by offering reduced fixed-rate and variable rate options.

The Yorkshire Building Society has reduced a selection of its fixed-rate mortgages, as fierce competition resumes among local lenders.

Increasing numbers of UK adults are snapping up credit cards that offer rewards on spending.

Small businesses could boost revenue by almost £11,000 per year by making upgrades to allow for card payments, according to a new survey.

Returns on savings accounts have continued to crumble following the Government’s attempts to revive the housing market.

Glut of fixed-rate ISAs follow new regulations

Halifax's 30 month balance transfer card retains low fee

Post Office extends improved current account offer

Hanley Economic launches knockout two-year mortgages

Online banking revolution confirmed

Savers miss out by failing to switch

Stricter mortgage rules have modest impact on lending

Cards, not cash, for convenience

Banks face competition shake-up

Conditions becoming tougher for first-time buyers

Parents will dip into savings to keep kids happy this summer

Furness Building Society keeps dream alive for first-time buyers

Leeds Building Society adds to new mortgage battle

Record volume of funds enter peer-to-peer market

Lloyds Banking Group fined £218 million for "reprehensible" conduct

Coventry BS improves buy-to-let mortgage range

Yorkshire Building Society improves fixed-rate mortgages

Credit card users reaping billions in rewards

Small businesses could boost revenue by taking cards

Peer-to-peer pressure? Government scheme continues to dampen savings rates