http://www.compareandsave.com/ RSS Feed for news updates en-gb Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:00 GMT Refresh CMS 2.8.1 info@compareandsave.com info@compareandsave.com 100 100 http://www.compareandsave.com/ http://www.compareandsave.com/images/template/logo.gif http://www.compareandsave.com/news/car-insurers-tougher-on-mobile-phone-offenders/ Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:00 GMT Car insurers penalising mobile phone offenders with higher premiums http://www.compareandsave.com/news/abbey-cuts-some-mortgage-rates/ Fri, 16 May 2008 14:29:00 GMT Abbey is the second of the big lenders to reduce some of its mortgage rates http://www.compareandsave.com/news/first-time-buyer-rescue-plan/ Thu, 15 May 2008 13:11:00 GMT Government?s shared ownership scheme for first-time buyers earning under £60,000 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/120-for-basic-rate-taxpayers/ Thu, 15 May 2008 10:16:00 GMT 80% will be fully compensated for 2008 tax losses http://www.compareandsave.com/news/british-gas-prices-may-increase-again/ Tue, 13 May 2008 10:18:00 GMT Higher wholesale prices could push energy bills up http://www.compareandsave.com/news/first-uk-town-gets-sewer-broadband/ Fri, 09 May 2008 11:15:00 GMT Bournemouth will get super-fast broadband via sewers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-rate-kept-at-5/ Thu, 08 May 2008 15:13:00 GMT Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) holds UK interest rates this month http://www.compareandsave.com/news/safer-drivers-could-see-lower-insurance-premiums/ Thu, 08 May 2008 12:48:00 GMT Driving test to be reformed to produce safer drivers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/increase-in-current-account-fees-by-banks/ Thu, 08 May 2008 11:54:00 GMT Banks try to boost profits before OFT bank charges cap http://www.compareandsave.com/news/one-million-britons-have-pets-stolen/ Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT Research shows 26% of those surveyed have had pet stolen http://www.compareandsave.com/news/planned-changes-to-drink-driving-laws/ Tue, 06 May 2008 10:30:00 GMT Drink drivers may get to keep their licences http://www.compareandsave.com/news/18000-credit-card-rejections-a-day/ Mon, 05 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT Credit crunch forces lenders to tighten acceptance criteria http://www.compareandsave.com/news/rising-costs-deter-motorists-from-driving/ Fri, 02 May 2008 10:15:00 GMT Quarter of motorists use car less http://www.compareandsave.com/news/female-drivers-are-statistically-safer/ Thu, 01 May 2008 10:45:00 GMT Women drivers enjoy cheaper car insurance they drive more carefully http://www.compareandsave.com/news/companies-dont-deliver-advertised-broadband-speeds/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT Firms deliver less than 50% of advertised speed http://www.compareandsave.com/news/uk-gardens-hold-186bn/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:15:00 GMT British gardens contain £18.6bn worth of plants, tools and furniture http://www.compareandsave.com/news/pet-insurance-exploited-by-some-vets/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT Some vets carry out non-essential procedures http://www.compareandsave.com/news/npower-under-investigation-for-mis-selling/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:15:00 GMT Company faces probe over selling tactics http://www.compareandsave.com/news/oft-wins-bank-charges-test-case/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:20:00 GMT But the battle may be just beginning http://www.compareandsave.com/news/car-owners-at-risk-of-identity-theft/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Research highlights risk of leaving sensitive documents in vehicles http://www.compareandsave.com/news/darling-to-compensate-10p-tax-losses/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:19:00 GMT Chancellor will assess losses for those affected http://www.compareandsave.com/news/no-more-rate-cuts-due-say-lenders/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:53:00 GMT Lenders tell Chancellor mortgage rates will continue to rise http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fuel-poverty-summit-to-be-held-soon/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:55:00 GMT Ofgem organises meeting to discuss how to help fuel poor http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ruling-for-bank-charges-test-case-on-thursday/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:33:00 GMT Will long-awaited ruling mark the end of high bank charges? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/chancellor-to-meet-with-mortgage-lenders/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:54:00 GMT Darling to ask industry to help struggling borrowers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/50bn-bank-bailout-planned-by-chancellor-/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:23:00 GMT Alistair Darling to tell MPs bailout plan later today http://www.compareandsave.com/news/t5-insurance-turnaround-by-direct-line/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:09:00 GMT T5 Travel insurance cover restored http://www.compareandsave.com/news/25-per-cent-tell-fibs-to-car-insurer/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:39:00 GMT A quarter of motorists admit lying when applying for car insurance http://www.compareandsave.com/news/house-prices-to-fall-by-15-in-next-two-years/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:51:00 GMT One in ten homeowners ?face negative equity? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/future-fast-net-could-go-through-sewers/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:19:00 GMT Ofcom wants new houses ?fibre-enabled? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/plan-to-end-mortgage-lending-crisis-by-bank/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:24:00 GMT Bank of England close to agreeing plan to end mortgage drought http://www.compareandsave.com/news/oft-finds-poor-service-costs-consumers-66bn/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:28:00 GMT Financial services account for nearly half of problems http://www.compareandsave.com/news/britons-struggling-with-debt-will-double-in-2008/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:50:00 GMT Hard times looming for Britons with bad debts http://www.compareandsave.com/news/weather-pushes-up-home-insurance-premiums/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:37:00 GMT Customers will be hit by above-inflation rises http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fastest-drop-in-house-prices-since-1978/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:55:00 GMT Prime Minister to meet with leading bankers today http://www.compareandsave.com/news/insurers-will-not-cover-t5-losses/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:04:00 GMT British Airways boycotted by travel insurers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/chancellor-vows-to-act-on-mortgages/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:45:00 GMT Alistair Darling pledges to halt mortgage crisis http://www.compareandsave.com/news/government-deal-to-combat-fuel-poverty/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:26:00 GMT Big six energy companies and government make a deal http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-reduces-interest-rates-by-025-/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:31:00 GMT Bank of England MPC reduce interest rates 5.0% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/5-to-buy-uk-bank-details/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:31:00 GMT British bank details being sold in ?cyber-crime supermarkets? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/brits-in-denial-about-insurance/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:28:00 GMT Research by Axa shows Brits are complacent about personal risk http://www.compareandsave.com/news/help-for-first-time-buyers-from-government/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:35:00 GMT New measures to encourage first-time buyers to be announced http://www.compareandsave.com/news/abbey-withdraws-100-mortgages/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:19:00 GMT First-time buyers will struggle to get on property ladder http://www.compareandsave.com/news/hsbc-data-disc-lost-in-post/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:34:00 GMT Disc did not contain ?banking details? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/who-will-suffer-most-from-tax-changes/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:27:00 GMT You will be at a loss if you earn between £5,932 and £15,074 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/tax-changes-at-a-glance/ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:12:00 GMT New tax year begins tomorrow - how will it affect you? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/aa-trial-motorbike-patrol-vehicles/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:03:00 GMT Fleet will include eco-friendly electric scooters http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-designs-of-uk-coins-released/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:01:00 GMT Royal Mint changes coin design for first time in 40 years http://www.compareandsave.com/news/5m-switch-energy-suppliers-in-2007/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:29:00 GMT Highest number of energy supplier switches since 2002 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/britons-switch-11bn-a-month-on-credit-cards/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:38:00 GMT 16,000 try to transfer credit card balance each month http://www.compareandsave.com/news/first-direct-turns-away-new-customers/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:23:00 GMT Online bank temporarily withdraws mortgages for non-customers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/homeowners-fail-to-get-adequate-life-insurance/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:47:00 GMT Half of homeowners would not be able to repay their mortgage if partner died http://www.compareandsave.com/news/mortgage-rate-increases-by-two-major-lenders/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:03:00 GMT Nationwide and Halifax try to deter new customers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/333m-paid-by-brits-to-amend-car-insurance/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:15:00 GMT uSwitch calculate amount it costs to amend car insurance details http://www.compareandsave.com/news/half-of-over-55s-dont-buy-travel-insurance/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:21:00 GMT FCO figures show that up to 65% travel without insurance http://www.compareandsave.com/news/33-decrease-in-mortgage-approvals/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:13:00 GMT New figures illustrate continuing downturn in property market http://www.compareandsave.com/news/highest-risk-of-burglary-in-nottingham/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:16:00 GMT Endsleigh survey reveals UK burglary hotspots http://www.compareandsave.com/news/newlyweds-spend-three-times-more-on-honeymoon/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:34:00 GMT Poll shows honeymoon seen as the ?ultimate break? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/illegal-web-tracking-service/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:04:00 GMT Academics say ?Phorm? infringes user?s privacy http://www.compareandsave.com/news/15-price-hike-by-scottish--southern-energy/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:46:00 GMT Last of the ?big-six? energy companies puts prices up http://www.compareandsave.com/news/more-people-ask-for-debt-advice/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:37:00 GMT Citizens Advice see increase in people seeking help http://www.compareandsave.com/news/government-announce-smart-meters-scheme-could-cost-up-to-20bn/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:23:00 GMT Most homes to have 'smart meters' by 2020 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/500000-signatures-for-ninth-uk-bank-holiday/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:51:00 GMT Holiday provider petition proves popular with Brits http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bt-calls-for-transparent-broadband-speeds/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:27:00 GMT Supplier wants industry to make net speeds clearer http://www.compareandsave.com/news/saving-gateway-announced-in-2008-budget-/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:36:00 GMT New savings scheme announced for UK launch from 2010 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/chancellor-to-encourage-long-term-fixed-mortgages/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:11:00 GMT Darling wills end of ?boom-and bust? housing market http://www.compareandsave.com/news/changes-announced-in-2008-budget/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:28:00 GMT Chancellor Darling announces his first Budget http://www.compareandsave.com/news/plastic-card-fraud-on-the-increase/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:33:00 GMT Industry figures show a 25% increase in card fraud http://www.compareandsave.com/news/home-insurers-prepare-for-storm-claims/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:28:00 GMT Insurers expecting influx of claims for storm damage http://www.compareandsave.com/news/the-green-budget/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:14:00 GMT Chancellor to impose penalties on high-emission cars this week http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fuel-poverty-laws-needed-say-npower/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:54:00 GMT Energy companies need to be forced to tackle fuel poverty http://www.compareandsave.com/news/22500-over-a-dogs-lifetime/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:01:00 GMT Figures indicate dogs cost a lot more than the price in the window http://www.compareandsave.com/news/countdown-to-the-2008-budget/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:02:00 GMT How will our earnings be affected by this year's budget http://www.compareandsave.com/news/regulators-to-be-reviewed/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:47:00 GMT National Consumer Council (NCC) starts review of UK?s regulators http://www.compareandsave.com/news/no-change-in-interest-rates-for-march-2008/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT Bank of England base rate kept at 5.25% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/549m-refunded-to-customers-by-big-five-banks/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT Banks repay over half a billion pounds in 2007 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/user-gets-11000-unlimited-download-phone-bill/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Couple receive £11k bill for downloading four episodes of ?Friends? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/treasury-announces-free-financial-advice-pilot-scheme/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Reviewer calls for a service which provides ?generic financial advice? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ofcom-to-crack-down-on-unfair-charges/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Market regulator announces proposals to ?curb unfair additional charges? on consumers? bills http://www.compareandsave.com/news/insurers-face-10m-earthquake-bill/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Britain?s largest earthquake in 25yrs causes extensive damage http://www.compareandsave.com/news/payments-will-be-faster-from-may/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT APACS announces launch date for quicker payment system http://www.compareandsave.com/news/egg-asked-to-apologise-to-customers/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Egg being asked to apologise to thousands of customers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/national-grid-fined-416m-/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ofgem issues fine for breach of competition law http://www.compareandsave.com/news/record-online-spending-in-january-sales-/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Online shoppers spend more this January than in any other http://www.compareandsave.com/news/mylostaccount-sees-record-number-of-claims-/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Record numbers submit claims to find lost savings accounts http://www.compareandsave.com/news/northern-rock-is-officially-nationalised/ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Government says that Northern Rock is now in their hands http://www.compareandsave.com/news/energy-watchdog-launches-market-probe/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ofgem to investigate energy supply markets http://www.compareandsave.com/news/energywatch-pushes-calls-for-energy-investigation/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Watchdog presses for Competition Commission probe http://www.compareandsave.com/news/january-sees-11-increase-in-mortgage-lending/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Figures released today show gross mortgage lending rose last month http://www.compareandsave.com/news/northern-rock-will-be-nationalised/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Nationalisation of stricken bank will be a ?temporary measure? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/cheques-prove-to-be-increasingly-unpopular/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Recent figures show that cheque use is declining http://www.compareandsave.com/news/inflation-projections-leave-little-room-for-more-rate-cuts/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bank of England see a tough road ahead http://www.compareandsave.com/news/10-decrease-in-mortgage-lending/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Figures reveal number of mortgages taken out dropped 10% last year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/oft-report-calls-for-credit-card-improvements/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Office of Fair Trading recommends changes to help consumers choose credit cards http://www.compareandsave.com/news/judge-left-to-decide-ruling-for-bank-charges-test-case/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Parties involved to await ruling http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-of-england-reduce-base-rate-by-025/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Interest rate now at 5.25% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/eon-latest-to-increase-energy-prices/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Five of the six largest energy providers have now increased prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/average-mortgage-increased-by-buy-to-let-boom/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Report shows effect of buy-to-let on housing market http://www.compareandsave.com/news/mps-launch-full-scale-enquiry-into-energy-market/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Effectiveness of market under question http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-claims-isas-need-further-simplification/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT High-street bank calls for Government to reform the ISA http://www.compareandsave.com/news/target-to-rid-england-of-fuel-poverty-will-be-missed/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fuel poverty will not be eradicated by 2010 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/egg-withdraws-cards-from-high-risk-customers/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 161,000 Egg customers to have their credit cards cancelled http://www.compareandsave.com/news/homebuyers-remain-confident/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Three quarters of UK landlords think buy-to-let is a safe investment http://www.compareandsave.com/news/scottish-power-latest-to-increase-prices/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Millions more will see 15% hike in energy bills http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-website-to-reunite-savers-with-forgotten-cash/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Site for savers to search for lost accounts ?at the click of a button? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/watchdog-warns-energy-firms-about-complaints/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Complaints must be taken more seriously by gas and electricity companies http://www.compareandsave.com/news/five-million-miss-card-repayments/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Credit card firms enjoy around £61m from late fees http://www.compareandsave.com/news/oft-presents-case-against-bank-charges/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT High Court told that banks use a ?strange language? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/britons-saving-three-times-as-much/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT New NS&I study shows UK savings have increased 39 fold since early 1960s http://www.compareandsave.com/news/uk-spends-more-on-housing-while-food-bills-drop/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Office of National Statistics releases results of 50th ?Family Expenditure Survey? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/energy-price-increases-unjustified/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Watchdog speaks out about price increases http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-map-will-put-thousands-more-on-floods-blacklist/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Half a million could see insurance premiums increase by up to 30% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/december-sees-decrease-in-mortgage-approvals/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Figures from BBA show mortgage numbers drop again http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ofgem-to-examine-collusion-claims/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Energy market watchdog to investigate claims of anti-competitive behaviour http://www.compareandsave.com/news/cheap-housing-deals-bring-buyers-out-of-woodwork/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Average house price falls for third month in a row http://www.compareandsave.com/news/northern-rock-rescue-plan-unveiled/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor Darling outlines funding plan to help private Rock takeover bid http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fuel-poverty-at-near-10-year-high/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT New ?fuel poverty? figures released http://www.compareandsave.com/news/house-premiums-see-effects-of-flood-claims/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Latest figures show price rise in house insurance premiums http://www.compareandsave.com/news/british-gas-increases-prices-by-15/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Third company puts up gas and electricity prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/drivers--be-extra-careful-on-fridays/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Insurer reveals most dangerous dates to be on the road http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-charges-case-to-take-longer-than-anticipated/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bank charges test case under way http://www.compareandsave.com/news/court-order-plan-for-debt-repayment-holiday/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ministry of Justice announces personal insolvency law shake-up http://www.compareandsave.com/news/energy-companies-not-guilty-of-price-rigging/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Energy market regulator finds no evidence of colluding http://www.compareandsave.com/news/loan-rates-soar/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Interest rates' increase 5 times larger than rises applied to Bank of England base rate http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ppi-fine-for-hfc-bank/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Part of HSBC group fined £1m for payment protection insurance (PPI) failings http://www.compareandsave.com/news/test-case-for-bank-charges-delayed/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT High Court test case will not start today http://www.compareandsave.com/news/another-hurdle-for-first-time-buyers/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Lenders tighten deposit criteria http://www.compareandsave.com/news/edf-energy-follows-npower-in-price-hike/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT EDF to increase its gas and electricity prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/meps-to-open-up-eu-credit-market/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Directive will make cheaper credit deals easier to find http://www.compareandsave.com/news/high-court-test-case-for-bank-charges/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Banks and customers await start of test case to decide if bank charges are too high http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-guidelines-for-health-insurance-industry/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Will they be better or worse for critical-illness cover policyholders? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-rate-stays-at-55-for-this-month/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bank of England decides to keep interest rates at 5.5% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/banking-code-will-change-in-march/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Change will see banks having to protect borrowers from defaulting http://www.compareandsave.com/news/darling-asks-for-talks-with-ofgem/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor asks to meet with Ofgem over energy price rises http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fsa-to-be-given-more-power/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor Darling planning to pass new legislation for banking watchdog in May http://www.compareandsave.com/news/npower-prices-increase-by-double-digits/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Npower increases electricity and gas prices by double digits http://www.compareandsave.com/news/quarter-of-gift-vouchers-will-not-be-spent/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Voucher Association reveals unspent gift vouchers are present to retailers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-year-mortgage-shock/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Cost of mortgages set to rise in spite of expected rate cuts by Bank of England http://www.compareandsave.com/news/1000-a-minute-spent-in-sales/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Credit crunch ignored as UK shoppers spend, spend, spend http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fsa-advice-for-binge-spenders/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Figures published by FSA show two- thirds of Britons don?t know true cost of Christmas http://www.compareandsave.com/news/house-prices-fall-for-second-month-running/ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Building society says house prices fell again in December http://www.compareandsave.com/news/debt-charities-facing-a-busy-january/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT New year financial hangover will see many calling for help http://www.compareandsave.com/news/number-of-first-time-buyers-at-20-year-low/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Halifax reports lowest number of UK first-time buyers since 1980 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/235bn-saved-in-november/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Building Societies see November saving figures triple. http://www.compareandsave.com/news/8-drop-in-mortgage-lending/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT ?Fresh confirmation of property market slowdown? http://www.compareandsave.com/news/credit-card-ruling-could-lead-to-price-fall/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT European ruling could force fee cuts. http://www.compareandsave.com/news/17-npower-increase/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Evidence arises of increasing pressure for rise in household energy bills http://www.compareandsave.com/news/pieces-of-rock-for-high-street-banks/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government?s advisers draw up secret plans for Rock rescue http://www.compareandsave.com/news/fraud-fear-stops-over-50s-going-online/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals biggest factor stopping over-50s surfing the net is fear of fraud http://www.compareandsave.com/news/all-properties-now-need-hips/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Every property put up for sale now needs a Home Information Pack http://www.compareandsave.com/news/banks-unite-to-treat-credit-crunch-problem/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Unprecedented action by central banks to inject money into world money markets http://www.compareandsave.com/news/sub-prime-lenders-give-mortgages-wrongly/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Citizens advice accuses lenders of being ?at fault? when giving out home loans http://www.compareandsave.com/news/750k-spent-on-web-in-one-minute/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Lunchtime rush yesterday sees £750k spent on internet in just 60 seconds http://www.compareandsave.com/news/millions-set-for-new-year-financial-hangover/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Banks likely to hike up credit card rates next year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/plea-for-rock-to-be-nationalised/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Acting Lib Dem leader calls for ?urgent legislation? so Northern Rock can be nationalised http://www.compareandsave.com/news/extortionate-interest-on-store-cards/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Study shows Christmas shoppers with store cards will have interest bill of £2.8bn next year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/banks-already-making-millions-from-rate-cuts/ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Banks the only ones profiting from last week?s rate cut http://www.compareandsave.com/news/age-discrimination-to-be-kept-by-banks/ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT High Street banks in UK reject clause to abolish age discrimination when giving credit http://www.compareandsave.com/news/is-sky-selling-your-personal-details/ Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Sky can sell information about you... unless you opt out http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-makes-expected-rates-cut-/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Bank of England lowers interest rates by 0.25% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/contender-reveals-rock-rescue-plans/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Group in contention for stricken bank reveals rescue offer http://www.compareandsave.com/news/11-november-house-price-dip/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Halifax reports third house price drop this year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/poor-exploited-by-energy-companies/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Watchdog accuses energy companies of exploiting some of poorest people in society http://www.compareandsave.com/news/gas-bills-set-to-rise-to-cover-pipe-work/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Energy regulator accused of failing to protect customers from new pricing structure http://www.compareandsave.com/news/pressure-from-jc-flowers-for-rock-takeover-bid/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT JC Flowers steps-up battle for Northern Rock takeover http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-data-and-pins-being-sold-online/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Security breaches to be investigated by information watchdog http://www.compareandsave.com/news/lenders-call-for-long-term-mortgage-boost/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Council for Mortgage Lenders talk of ?reasonable? demand for long-term mortgage deals http://www.compareandsave.com/news/rock-battle-set-to-intensify-/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Bank urged by Treasury officials to consider rival bids http://www.compareandsave.com/news/northern-rock-loan-in-desperate-territory/ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Opposition MPs call for bank to be nationalised http://www.compareandsave.com/news/steep-fall-in-house-prices/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT November sees the biggest fall in house prices in twelve years http://www.compareandsave.com/news/one-in-four-money-websites-are-unclear/ Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Watchdog warns promo websites are not fair or clear enough http://www.compareandsave.com/news/average-debt-for-britons-is-33000/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Report claims average debt has doubled in seven years http://www.compareandsave.com/news/virgin-named-as-favourite-for-northern-rock-takeover-bid/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT The latest news on the status of the Northern Rock takeover bid http://www.compareandsave.com/news/majority-failing-to-stick-to-budget/ Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 64% run out of money towards end of month http://www.compareandsave.com/news/mortgage-approvals-hit-record-low/ Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Pressure on household finances could be responsible for low number of mortgage approvals http://www.compareandsave.com/news/few-regularly-check-bank-balance/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 1 in 5 check bank balance once a month http://www.compareandsave.com/news/70-of-card-users-see-limits-raised/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey claims 70% have limits increased without asking http://www.compareandsave.com/news/northern-rock-advisers-discuss-bids/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Northern Rock rescue plans discussed with 'a number' of interested parties http://www.compareandsave.com/news/public-finances-hit-by-tax-revenues/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT New figures reveal worsened state of public finances in October http://www.compareandsave.com/news/average-personal-loan-rates-soaring/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT New research reveals average rates for unsecured loan have reached 9.5% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/credit-card-cheques-unsolicited/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 98% received cheques that they didn't request http://www.compareandsave.com/news/farepak-victims-forced-into-loans/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Research reveals farepak victims on low wages forced to take out personal loans to survive http://www.compareandsave.com/news/festive-brits-spend-34bn-on-cards/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Group predicts £34bn spend on credit and debit cards during run-up to Christmas http://www.compareandsave.com/news/firms-line-up-for-northern-rock-bid/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT List of final bidders for Northern Rock to be announced http://www.compareandsave.com/news/halifax-bank-cuts-interest-rates/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Halifax set to reduce interest rates on some savings accounts by 0.25% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/retailers-miss-out-amid-fraud-fears/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fears of online card fraud result in £23bn a year less for retailers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/tenants-bypass-contents-insurance/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey shows over two thirds of renters don't take out contents insurance http://www.compareandsave.com/news/insurers-charge-patients-too-much/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Cancer patients made to pay 'unreasonably high' travel insurance premiums http://www.compareandsave.com/news/lender-announces-svr-mortgages-rise/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Yet another bank hit by credit crunch as Standard Life Bank announces mortgage rate rise http://www.compareandsave.com/news/watchdog-hits-out-over-banking-fees/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT OFT warns customers charged unfairly for unauthorised overdrafts http://www.compareandsave.com/news/cars-crushed-in-insurance-blitz/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Clampdown on uninsured drivers results in crushing of 45,000 cars this year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/inflation-on-track-to-hit-target/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Bank of England tells of potential decrease in interest rates next year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/water-company-facing-20m-fine/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT £20m fine facing water company for misreported customer service information http://www.compareandsave.com/news/people-tell-housemates-card-details/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals over 50% Britons do not trust housemates with card details http://www.compareandsave.com/news/brits-insure-pets-more-than-income/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survery reveals Britons insure their pets more than their income http://www.compareandsave.com/news/eu-promises-cheaper-telecom-deals/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Move to open up telecoms market could mean better deals for 500m consumers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/petrol-costs-push-inflation-over-2/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT October Inflation above Bank of England's 2% target http://www.compareandsave.com/news/renting-and-buying-gap-narrows/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Gap between buying and renting as low as 1% in some areas of country http://www.compareandsave.com/news/scottish-student-loan-values-fall/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Decreased money in unsecured student loans in Scotland http://www.compareandsave.com/news/banking-crisis-a-wake-up-call/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Northern Rock problem acts as 'wake-up call' for savers everywhere http://www.compareandsave.com/news/half-of-credit-cards-used-weekly/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals half of credit cards used more than once weekly http://www.compareandsave.com/news/homeowners-fail-to-shop-for-cover/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals 10% do not search for a better home insurance policy when renewing http://www.compareandsave.com/news/online-boom-boosts-festive-shopping/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Increase in high speed broadband services fuels online spending sprees http://www.compareandsave.com/news/warning-over-long-term-mortgages/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Building Society warns that Goverment mortgage scheme worse in long run for first-time buyers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/growing-number-rejected-for-loans/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Report shows almost half of loan applications are rejected http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ex-pats-fall-prey-to-credit-fraud/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey shows thousands of ex-pats are victims to banking fraud http://www.compareandsave.com/news/government-call-over-bank-charges/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals 90% people think Government should stop unfair bank charges http://www.compareandsave.com/news/half-of-drivers-admit-speeding/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Shocking speeding stats released http://www.compareandsave.com/news/new-credit-rating-system-unveiled/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT New credit rating system unveiled to allow better risk assessment http://www.compareandsave.com/news/reclaim-fund-to-reassure-savers/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT British Bankers Association to set up reclaim fund for dormant savings accounts http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-sees-slump-in-mortgage-lending/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Northern Rock mortgage lending decreased by 80% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/buy-to-let-mortgages-warning-call/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Law firm warns that buy-to-let mortgages should carry warnings http://www.compareandsave.com/news/card-firms-inventing-new-charges/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Report claims invention of new charges by credit card issurers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/cards-continue-to-replace-cash/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Report shows cards replacing cash as means of payment http://www.compareandsave.com/news/homeowners-unaware-of-flood-risks/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey indicates over 50% homeowners unaware if property is in flood-risk area http://www.compareandsave.com/news/savers-unaware-of-interest-rate/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Half of savers losing out on best interest http://www.compareandsave.com/news/scheme-to-help-first-time-buyers/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government announces new scheme to help first-time buyers get on property ladder http://www.compareandsave.com/news/virgin-recovering-after-bskyb-row/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Customers returning to Virgin Media after high-profile dispute with BSkyB http://www.compareandsave.com/news/young-opening-savings-accounts/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Number of young adults opening savings accounts doubled http://www.compareandsave.com/news/house-inflation-slowdown-expected/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Group claims a 20% chance of house prices falling before 2010 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/savers-set-for-further-protection/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Goverment announces protection for savers if bank collapses http://www.compareandsave.com/news/students-to-apply-for-loan-at-same-time-as-courses/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government plans to get students their course and loan offers simultaneously http://www.compareandsave.com/news/credit-card-users-hit-by-rate-rises/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Research finds increased fees by over 100 credit cards in last two months http://www.compareandsave.com/news/firms-to-cash-in-on-transfer-fees/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Credit card firms to take £459m in balance transfer fees http://www.compareandsave.com/news/lending-in-the-family-soars-by-80/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Study reveals number of loans between family members risen by over 80% http://www.compareandsave.com/news/search-for-40000-policy-holders/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Estimated £40m unclaimed assets to be reunited with rightful owners by Norwich Union http://www.compareandsave.com/news/shoppers-spend-866bn-on-plastic/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Figures show Britons spending more on cards http://www.compareandsave.com/news/troops-may-face-rise-in-insurance/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT British soldiers could face 160% rise in private insurance payments http://www.compareandsave.com/news/missing-cd-sparks-id-theft-fears/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT CD containing details of 1000s of pension holders has gone missing http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bskyb-broadband-nets-millionth-user/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT One millionth user signs up to BSkyB http://www.compareandsave.com/news/national-grid-eases-electric-fears/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Customers reassured about electicity network status by National Grid http://www.compareandsave.com/news/savings-to-hit-1-trillion-by-2012/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Research predicts Britons to have £1 trillion in savings by 2012 http://www.compareandsave.com/news/britons-avoid-christmas-on-credit/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Survey reveals Britons repaying debts during festive season http://www.compareandsave.com/news/credit-card-firms-lose-court-appeal/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ruling means faulty purchases on cards abroad can be claimed back from credit card issuers http://www.compareandsave.com/news/shoppers-pay-for-plastic-christmas/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Nearly 50% shoppers paid for Christmas on their credit card last year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/house-repossessions-to-soar-by-50/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Study reveals number of house possessions set to increase by 50% next year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/low-confidence-hits-property-market/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Figures indicate higher interest rates continue to affect housing market http://www.compareandsave.com/news/mortgage-approvals-at-two-year-low/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Number of mortgage approvals hit lowest level in two years http://www.compareandsave.com/news/break-ins-soar-after-clock-change/ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Experts predict 25% rise in burglaries when clocks go back http://www.compareandsave.com/news/call-over-mis-sold-ppi-payments/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Millions can reclaim money over wrongly sold payment protection insurance http://www.compareandsave.com/news/consumers-warned-over-store-cards/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Consumers warned about complicated terms and conditions on store cards http://www.compareandsave.com/news/21m-uninsured-vehicles-on-uk-roads/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government figures indicate more than 2.1 million British vehicles uninsured http://www.compareandsave.com/news/facebook-users-at-risk-of-id-theft/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Facebook offers fraudsters information needed to open false bank accounts http://www.compareandsave.com/news/lenders-hike-up-personal-loan-rates/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Personal loan rates see an increase of up to 12 times the Bank of England base rate http://www.compareandsave.com/news/1m-fraudulent-claims-found-daily/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Insurance firms find over £1m fraudulent claims daily http://www.compareandsave.com/news/broker-fined-for-lifetime-mortgages/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Financial Services Authority issue first ever fine against a lifetime mortgage adviser http://www.compareandsave.com/news/isa-savers-tax-benefits-restored/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government announces money withdrawn from Northern Rock ISAs can be re-deposited without penalty http://www.compareandsave.com/news/north-south-property-gap-widens/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT New figures show increase in gap between South and North property prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/banks-accused-of-charges-con-trick/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Campaigner warns of trick to stop refunds of credit card charges http://www.compareandsave.com/news/buyers-living-with-strangers/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 20% buying houses with people known for less than a year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/imf-warning-over-property-prices/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Britain warned of possible slump in house prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/millions-switching-energy-supplier/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Over 2 million switch gas and electricity suppliers in just seven months http://www.compareandsave.com/news/people-confident-over-house-prices/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Majority of Britons expect continuing rise in house prices http://www.compareandsave.com/news/personal-loan-demand-to-continue/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT New report predicts increase in personal loan demand http://www.compareandsave.com/news/65m-to-switch-credit-card-provider/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 6.5 million set to change credit card provider in next year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/buyers-see-stamp-duty-soar-by-25/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 25% rise in stamp duty during the last year http://www.compareandsave.com/news/london-homes-waste-most-energy/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Study by British Gas reveals London homes are more energy wasting http://www.compareandsave.com/news/scheme-will-increase-pension-saving/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Government predicts system will cause rise in pension saving http://www.compareandsave.com/news/smoking-drivers-face-insurance-hike/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Insurance renewals hard to come by for drivers with smoking related penalty http://www.compareandsave.com/news/young-buyers-pay-mortgage-on-card/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Research shows young buyers more likely to use credit for rent or mortgage http://www.compareandsave.com/news/barclaycard-launches-onepulse-credit-card/ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Barclaycard introduces the OnePulse, a new contacless card for making smaller payments. http://www.compareandsave.com/news/londoners-in-most-amount-of-debt/ Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT New report shows Londoners have most UK debt http://www.compareandsave.com/news/186000-to-bring-up-one-child/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Childcare and education costs bump up cost of raising a child http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-set-to-cut-interest-rates-today/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Slowing economy puts pressure on Bank of England to cut UK interest rates http://www.compareandsave.com/news/slowdown-for-high-street-/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT UK consumer confidence sees biggest decline in three years http://www.compareandsave.com/news/bank-votes-to-hold-interest-rates/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Bank of England holding interest rates at 5.75% for fourth month in a row http://www.compareandsave.com/news/ni-hike-for-middle-income-earners/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Treasury announces NI increase for earners of £40,000 plus http://www.compareandsave.com/news/branson-deal-to-save-stricken-bank/ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Virgin Group planning to launch £1.5bn deal to rescue Northern Rock http://www.compareandsave.com/news/british-gas-complaints-increase/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT British Gas sees four-fold increase in complaints over past two years