Glut of fixed-rate ISAs follow new regulations
Lenders have launched an array of new products following a major change to ISA regulations this week.
View ArticleHalifax's 30 month balance transfer card retains low fee
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.
View ArticlePost Office extends improved current account offer
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.
View ArticleHanley Economic launches knockout two-year mortgages
The Hanley Economic BS has issued an eye-catching range of two-year discount variable rate mortgages, priced from just 2.29%.
View ArticleOnline banking revolution confirmed
The group which represents British banks has released figures which support the decision to cut high-street branches.
View ArticleSavers miss out by failing to switch
Loyal savers who stick with the same accounts for years are missing out on vital income from their savings, the chief regulator has found.
View ArticleStricter mortgage rules have modest impact on lending
The stricter mortgage rules introduced by the chief regulator appear to have had little effect on housing market activity.
View ArticleCards, not cash, for convenience
Brits are increasingly turning to their plastic to pay for goods and services, a new report has shown.
View ArticleBanks face competition shake-up
Banks are facing a major shake-up after an inquiry was recommended by the competition watchdog.
View ArticleConditions becoming tougher for first-time buyers
Young people are struggling to get onto the property ladder, various surveys suggest, as house prices continue to accelerate well above wage increases.
View ArticleParents will dip into savings to keep kids happy this summer
Concerned parents are ready to dip into their savings to keep their children entertained during the summer holidays.
View ArticleFurness Building Society keeps dream alive for first-time buyers
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...
View ArticleLeeds Building Society adds to new mortgage battle
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.
View ArticleRecord volume of funds enter peer-to-peer market
A growing number of savers are bypassing banks to support business lending and improve their returns through peer-to-peer websites.
View ArticleLloyds Banking Group fined £218 million for "reprehensible" conduct
Lloyds Banking Group has been fined a total of £218 million by UK and US regulators for “serious misconduct” relating to interest rate rigging.
View ArticleCoventry BS improves buy-to-let mortgage range
Coventry Building Society has spiced up its buy-to-let range for landlords by offering reduced fixed-rate and variable rate options.
View ArticleYorkshire Building Society improves fixed-rate mortgages
The Yorkshire Building Society has reduced a selection of its fixed-rate mortgages, as fierce competition resumes among local lenders.
View ArticleCredit card users reaping billions in rewards
Increasing numbers of UK adults are snapping up credit cards that offer rewards on spending.
View ArticleSmall businesses could boost revenue by taking cards
Small businesses could boost revenue by almost £11,000 per year by making upgrades to allow for card payments, according to a new survey.
View ArticlePeer-to-peer pressure? Government scheme continues to dampen savings rates
Returns on savings accounts have continued to crumble following the Government’s attempts to revive the housing market.
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