Bank account switchers flock in droves to Santander
Santander continues to be the overwhelming favourite destination for customers looking to switch their current accounts.
View ArticleNew Lifetime ISA proposed to appeal to younger generation
A think-tank has called for another series of reforms to tax-free ISA accounts – just a month after the new NISA was launched.
View ArticleISA reforms go unnoticed
New ISA reforms which could take many people out of savings tax altogether have gone largely unnoticed, according to a new survey.
View ArticleBarclaycard launches new lower-fee balance transfer card
Barclaycard has launched a new balance transfer credit card targeting customers who are looking for lower fee options.
View ArticleHouse prices rise by over 10% per year
House prices rose by an average of more than 10% over the past year as soaring demand powers the housing market forward.
View ArticleGood weather and sport drives credit card spending
Credit card users are rediscovering their appetite for credit while taking steps to avoid the high interest charges.
View ArticleMortgage rates to rise before end of 2014, says Leeds Building Society
Homeowners without a fixed-rate deal should prepare for a hike in their mortgage payments before the end of the year, according to a building society chief.
View ArticleNorwich & Peterborough boosts fixed-rate ISA rates
Norwich & Peterborough has boosted the rate on its 18 month fixed-rate bond and ISA, further increasing the appeal to medium-term investors.
View ArticleBrits using cards more for smaller purchases
Consumers are using their cards for lower value purchases, as the move towards the digital wallet continues.
View ArticleRising costs put extra strain on millions of households
Rising housing costs are proving a major drain for millions of households, according to new figures published today.
View ArticlePrepaid card fees becoming a worry
The rise in the use of plastic over cash has spread to prepaid cards, but concerns are growing that these cards have become prohibitively expensive to those who need them.
View ArticleBanks adjust overdraft terms as competition heats up
Several high street banks are adjusting the terms on their current accounts, affecting customers who frequently dip into the red.
View ArticleMortgage fees dip ahead of base rate rise
Mortgage fees are falling at all loan-to-value categories, just in time for customers hoping to fix before the Bank of England hikes interest rates.
View ArticleInflation makes unexpected fall in July
The UK inflation rate suffered a larger-than-expected drop in July to 1.6% from 1.9% in June, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) said.
View ArticleNationwide sees rise in deposits but fall in mortgages
Britain's largest building society is experiencing mixed fortunes after it boosted its deposit levels from savers but saw a fall in mortgage lending.
View ArticleDon't allow taxman to raid bank accounts – BBA
A British banking official has warned the Chancellor not to allow the tax authorities to raid bank accounts for any unpaid tax.
View ArticleHomeowners push to remortgage ahead of rate rise
Homeowners have been actively trying to arrange a remortgage for their homes ahead of a future interest rate rise.
View ArticleConsumers warned to watch out for payday loan 'middlemen'
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has condemned credit broking 'middlemen' after more than 10,000 customers complained they had been ripped off.
View ArticleLabour would replace toothless Ofgem with stronger regulator
Labour has promised to install a new energy regulator and give it stronger powers – if it emerges victorious from the next election.
View ArticleNew mortgage rules provide boost to bridging loans industry
A set of mortgage rules introduced earlier this year to prevent irresponsible lending has boosted the market for short-term bridging loans.
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