Payday lenders charge too much, regulators say
Payday lenders are uncompetitive and charge too much for their services, a regulator has concluded.
View ArticleAverage house prices reach new high
Average house prices have hit a new all-time high of £266,000, latest figures suggest, as concerns mount over how to control the housing market.
View ArticleInterest rates could rise in 2014
Interest rates could rise in 2014, according to latest messages from the Bank of England.
View ArticleBarclaycard fends off Halifax with 33 month balance transfer card
Barclaycard has increased its longest 0% balance transfer offer to an unprecedented 33 months to fend off competition from Halifax.
View ArticleInflation falls to 1.5% in May
Cheaper air-fares and lower food prices have helped to drive inflation down to its lowest rate in almost five years.
View ArticleNew Sainsbury's Nectar credit card offers 0% for 31 months
Sainsbury's Bank has joined the battle for credit card customers with a new Nectar Credit Card offer.
View ArticleLondon house prices now over 10 times average salary
The average house price is more than 10 times the average salary in parts of the country.
View ArticleAldermore and Vanquis spark life into fixed-rate bond market
There's been a small resurgence in the market for fixed-rate bonds, but is it enough to attract savers?
View ArticleBanks threatening to spoil the ISA party
In just over a week, savers will see a huge increase in their tax-free ISA allowance. But banks are threatening to blow the lid on any celebrations with a series of rate cuts.
View ArticleBank of England Governor faces grilling over interest rates
The Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, has faced a grilling from MPs about his guidance on interest rates.
View ArticleNew ISA rules could encourage greater savings - HSBC
The new ISA rules could persuade people to save more, according to new data from HSBC.
View ArticleWonga to pay compensation after inventing law firms to scare customers
Wonga is facing a compensation bill worth £2.6 million following an investigation into unfair debt collection practices.
View ArticleMortgage approvals to fall as lenders cut back on risk
Mortgage approval numbers are expected to suffer a significant fall in the coming months, according to a new survey.
View ArticleHousing market is 'flashing amber'
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has described the housing market as 'flashing amber' ahead of measures due to be announced today to prevent a housing bubble.
View ArticleTesco Bank extends purchases card to 19 months at 0%
Tesco Bank has extended the maximum offer on its purchases Mastercard to 19 months at 0%, setting a new market leading term.
View ArticleBarclays helping people to make more of their expensive gadgets
Brits spend hundreds each year on gadgets but struggle to make the most of them, according to Barclays.
View ArticleISA rates remain subdued ahead of new dawn in tax-free savings
Banks and building societies are continuing to show relatively little appetite for savers' cash ahead of new ISA regulations on Tuesday.
View ArticleBanks prepare to cut branches amid mobile banking boom
Major banks are to close more branches as customers turn in droves to online banking.
View ArticleNew ISA rules come into effect
From today (July 1st), savers will be able to keep more of their cash out of the taxman's reach and manage their tax-free accounts with greater flexibility.
View ArticleLloyds launches its longest ever balance transfer credit card
Lloyds Bank has raised the stakes in the balance transfer credit card market by increasing its maximum term to 32 months at 0%.
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