News Archive

March 2010

• Credit card regulations 'do not go far enough'

  18.03.2010

  Credit card rule changes could have been more widespread.
• Most prepaid cards 'do not improve credit ratings'

  17.03.2010

  Most prepaid cards cannot reverse credit damage from the past.
• New credit card laws 'should just be the start'

  17.03.2010

  Credit card rule changes welcomed by Citizens Advice.
• Majority support re-testing for older drivers

  17.03.2010

  Most people would support mandatory testing for older drivers.
• Turkey top for tummy-related travel claims

  17.03.2010

  Tummy bugs are not uncommon in Turkey.
• Campaigners demand end to fuel poverty

  17.03.2010

  Campaigners want concerted action against fuel poverty.
• Britons failing to meet savings goals

  17.03.2010

  Many Brits are not adding to their savings accounts.
• Prepaid cards 'will not improve credit ratings'

  16.03.2010

  Prepaid cards cannot reverse credit damage from the past.
• Gas and electric customers urged to seek help

  16.03.2010

  More people likely to struggle with gas and electric costs.
• Industry body warns of home insurance price rise

  16.03.2010

  Insurers may soon raise home insurance premiums.
• Law changes 'will reduce UK credit card debt'

  16.03.2010

  The government's new credit card regulations are welcomed by R3.
• Foods that may contribute to pet insurance claims

  16.03.2010

  Certain foods could lead to unwanted pet insurance claims.
• Best bank accounts for needs 'may not be packaged'

  15.03.2010

  Customers should research best bank accounts.
• Personal loans 'make up a third of Britons' debts'

  15.03.2010

  Personal loans playing major role in struggling consumers' finances.
• Brown confirms new rights for credit card users

  15.03.2010

  Credit card customers to receive new rights and more protection.
• 'Squeezed' generation struggling with credit cards

  15.03.2010

  Credit card bills are proving problematic for one age group.
• Final 'big six' energy supplier cuts gas bills

  12.03.2010

  Scottish Power is cutting gas bills by 8%.
• Consumers 'turning to expensive credit cards'

  12.03.2010

  Hugely expensive credit card deals are being snapped up.
• Pensioners to get gas and electric bill rebate

  12.03.2010

  Poorest pensioners to benefit from gas and electric rebate.
• Mother's day gifts 'must be covered by insurance'

  12.03.2010

  Check gifts are covered by home insurance.
• ISAs - switch accounts to get best savings rates

  12.03.2010

  Savers should compare ISAs to ensure the best rates.
• Supermarkets in personal loans 'price war'

  11.03.2010

  Personal loan rates are being slashed by the UK's supermarkets.
• Credit card customers face income shock, says FSA

  11.03.2010

  Report warns credit card customers about slow economic recovery.
• Watchdog demands energy market overhaul

  11.03.2010

  Energy companies 'lack transparency'.
• Cutting back on travel insurance 'a false economy'

  11.03.2010

  Tourists should never neglect travel insurance.
• Broadband connection 'can help to make savings'

  10.03.2010

  Low-income families need the opportunity to have broadband connections.
• Credit card fraud down by over a quarter in 2009

  10.03.2010

  Credit card fraud declined considerably last year.
• Breakdowns contribute to council clear-up costs

  10.03.2010

  Taxpayers' money is being used to deal with abandoned cars.
• Customers 'must learn from energy smart meters'

  10.03.2010

  Smart meters can help to reduce gas and electric bills.
• Acceptance of bank account fees 'will take time'

  10.03.2010

  Consumers may be reluctant to accept monthly bank account fees.
• Contaminated petrol to blame for breakdowns

  10.03.2010

  Contaminated petrol can cause breakdowns.
• Pet insurance recommended as vet fees double

  10.03.2010

  Vet fees are rising at a rapid rate.
• Football fans urged to plan travel insurance

  10.03.2010

  Travel insurance should be booked well in advance.
• Scottish credit card providers blasted by MPs

  10.03.2010

  A new report criticises credit card providers in Scotland.
• Prepaid cards 'useful' for struggling Britons

  09.03.2010

  Prepaid cards are recommended for those with poor credit ratings.
• Britons choose 'financial eBay' for personal loans

  09.03.2010

  Personal loans website finding favour among Britons disgruntled with banks.
• Car insurer urges parents to take responsibility

  09.03.2010

  Practising with parents produces safer drivers.
• Two-fifths of over-50s 'use maximum ISA allowance'

  09.03.2010

  Over-50s plan to take advantage of new ISA limits.
• Personal loans customers 'need base rate kept low'

  08.03.2010

  Interest rate rise would heap pressure on personal loans customers.
• Rates on personal loans 'up by almost half'

  08.03.2010

  Personal loan rates have increased considerably since 2008.
• Broadband access 'is a fundamental right'

  08.03.2010

  Web users believe internet access is a human right.
• Britons 'must change attitude' to credit cards

  08.03.2010

  Credit cards should be treated differently by Britons.
• Britons 'wasted £500m' on gas and electric bills

  08.03.2010

  Poor insulation has pushed gas and electric bills higher.
• One in four classic cars suffer winter battery woe

  05.03.2010

  Classic cars are prone to winter battery problems.
• Internet use 'may lead to home insurance claims'

  05.03.2010

  Information posted on social networking sites could prove costly.
• Car insurance firm warns of rising premiums

  05.03.2010

  Car insurance premiums are likely to rise again this year.
• Bank accounts offer 'scandalous' overdraft rates

  05.03.2010

  Bank account holders are being hurt by high overdraft rates.
• Prepaid cards 'boosting providers' profits'

  05.03.2010

  Prepaid cards are continuing to increase in popularity.
• Universal European broadband consultation launched

  05.03.2010

  Broadband provision across Europe is to be assessed.
• Motorists rely on breakdown cover for key mishaps

  05.03.2010

  Keys are to blame for many emergency call-outs.
• Breakdown cover provider highlights pothole danger

  05.03.2010

  Potholes cause damage to cars and contribute to accidents.
• Car thieves 'pretending to be breakdown patrols'

  05.03.2010

  Police believe car thieves are posing as breakdown patrolmen.
• An overview of prepaid cards for holidaymakers

  05.03.2010

  Prepaid cards can be useful for holiday budgeting.
• Older home insurance customers 'wary of visitors'

  05.03.2010

  Older people are becoming more cautious about unexpected visitors.
• Winter brings fall in savings account deposits

  05.03.2010

  Consumers neglected their savings accounts over winter.
• Gas and electric price inflation 'huge' in UK

  04.03.2010

  Gas and electric prices have risen significantly since last January.
• Prepaid cards ideal for fans heading to World Cup

  04.03.2010

  Prepaid cards are recommended for fans travelling to South Africa.
• Credit card 'fraudsters' arrested in Spain

  04.03.2010

  Credit card fraud operation ringleaders are caught by investigators.
• Clear personal loan debt 'before seeking mortgage'

  04.03.2010

  Settling personal loans is prudent before making a mortgage application.
• New treatments lead to larger pet insurance claims

  04.03.2010

  Vet bills are rising because of newer, more expensive treatments.
• Contactless payment 'the next big thing'

  04.03.2010

  Contactless payment to become more popular this year.
• Figures show fall in credit card fraud in 2009

  04.03.2010

  Fraudsters have become less focused on credit cards.
• Broadband providers face Ofcom probe over speeds

  04.03.2010

  Broadband speeds are to be put under the microscope.
• Personal loans direct repayment business dropped

  04.03.2010

  Personal loans direct debit initiative abandoned by Provident Financial.
• France number one for ski travel insurance claims

  04.03.2010

  France accounts for nearly half of ski travel insurance claims.
• Driving convictions 'more common in men'

  04.03.2010

  Male car insurance customers more likely to have driving convictions.
• Best balance transfer credit cards 'easy to find'

  03.03.2010

  Credit card holders should find competitive 0% deals easily.
• Fraudsters 'attacking people's bank accounts'

  03.03.2010

  Bank accounts have become a key target for fraudsters.
• ISA outlook - are Britons ready for change?

  03.03.2010

  Many Britons are confused by ISA allowances.
• Contactless credit card payment limit increased

  03.03.2010

  Credit card providers agree to contactless payment limit rise.
• Adult kids leave parents with shrinking savings

  03.03.2010

  Parents' savings accounts are being plundered by adult kids.
• Rising vet bills lead owners to sacrifice pets

  03.03.2010

  Vets have noticed an increase in treatment costs.
• Skiing mishaps highlight need for travel insurance

  03.03.2010

  Accidents on the slopes to blame for travel insurance claims.
• Payday personal loans 'useful' for urgent debts

  02.03.2010

  Payday personal loans have been championed for quickly settling debts.
• Broadband tax 'opposed' by majority of Britons

  02.03.2010

  Broadband tax on fixed phone lines receives frosty reception.
• Understanding credit card approvals

  01.03.2010

  Credit card applicants should first check their credit history.
• Prepaid cards could aid excluded consumers

  01.03.2010

  Millions of Britons are denied 'essential' financial products.
• Personal loan borrowing up in January

  01.03.2010

  More personal loans were taken out in January.
• Government lobbied for rural home broadband grants

  01.03.2010

  CLA pushes for broadband grants in rural areas.
• Businesses urged to use credit cards correctly

  01.03.2010

  Some businesses are reliant on credit cards to keep afloat.
• Easing the pain of gas and electric bills

  01.03.2010

  Pensioners could reduce their energy bills by taking certain steps.
• Credit score crucial to personal loan search

  01.03.2010

  People should check their credit scores before applying for loans.
• 'Unfair' credit card rates could be challenged

  01.03.2010

  Consumers could challenge lenders over credit card rates.

February 2010

• Is the traditional credit card on its way out?

  26.02.2010

  New technology means the traditional credit card could be replaced.
• Broadband speeds a hot topic as election looms

  26.02.2010

  Parties battle to win the broadband vote.
• Could prepaid cards gain greater market share?

  26.02.2010

  Prepaid cards could become more prevalent.
• Debt barrier is 'key advantage' of prepaid cards

  26.02.2010

  Prepaid cards can help people avoid debt.
• Suppliers urged to cut gas and electric bills

  26.02.2010

  Energy firms have been told to cut their prices.
• MP demands gas and electric price transparency

  26.02.2010

  John Baron MP has demanded greater transparency on energy bills.
• Lying a precursor to unmanageable loan debt

  26.02.2010

  Signs point to unmanageable personal loan debt.
• New credit card spending falls in January

  26.02.2010

  Consumers focus on debt reduction.
• Credit card lending holds up over Christmas

  25.02.2010

  Long-term credit payments are avoided by consumers.
• Travel insurer assesses cost of world wonder trips

  23.02.2010

  Visiting all 100 Wonders of the World costs nearly £30k.
• Pet insurance ensures survival of injured poodle

  23.02.2010

  A poodle has recovered from injury thanks to pet insurance.
• Credit card industry under scrutiny in US and UK

  23.02.2010

  Credit card markets assessed on both sides of the Atlantic.
• Savers lose £13bn by not using full ISA allowance

  23.02.2010

  Consumers are failing to use their tax-free savings.
• Careless winter driving ups car insurance claims

  23.02.2010

  Drivers are failing to consider the weather.
• Consumers hit by credit card 'tricks'

  22.02.2010

  Credit card customers miscalculate cost of debt.
• Cold spell puts gas and electric under scrutiny

  22.02.2010

  Freezing temperatures leave consumers struggling.
• Personal loans market experiences muted 2009

  22.02.2010

  Britons focused on repayments rather than new borrowing last year.
• Political parties 'must commit to fast broadband'

  22.02.2010

  Experts have urged MPs to commit to universal fast broadband.
• Londoners wasting money on gas and electric bills

  22.02.2010

  London homes tend to be the least energy-efficient.
• Business owners 'relying on credit cards'

  22.02.2010

  Credit cards are being used to finance businesses.
• Consumers struggle to service credit card debt

  19.02.2010

  Bad debts rise at Barclaycard.
• Prepaid cards provide post-recession advantage

  19.02.2010

  Prepaid cards help consumers rebuild credit histories.
• Overseas prepaid credit card usage championed

  19.02.2010

  Prepaid cards have advantages over traditional credit cards.
• Broadband users get online TV 'buffet'

  19.02.2010

  New online TV service may interest broadband users.
• Barclays raises overdraft fees on 2m bank accounts

  19.02.2010

  Some Barclays customers face higher overdraft charges.
• Fixed-price customers urged to compare tariffs

  19.02.2010

  Gas and electric customers should shop around for cheapest deals.
• Credit card proposals could help debt management

  19.02.2010

  The government is reviewing credit card market regulation.
• Satellite investment 'could boost broadband speed'

  19.02.2010

  Broadband speeds could benefit from satellite technology.
• Majority 'do not feel in control of finances'

  19.02.2010

  Many are not in control of personal loan debt.
• Scottish broadband scheme completed

  19.02.2010

  Many buildings in the Highlands will benefit from faster broadband.
• Many relationships hit by personal loans worries

  19.02.2010

  Money problems can place a strain on relationships.
• Personal loan lenders pass on unrecoverable debt

  18.02.2010

  Personal loans customers are paying the price for others' debts.
• Calls for better access to personal loans

  18.02.2010

  Millions of Britons cannot get personal loans.
• Pet insurance firm highlights cold weather dangers

  17.02.2010

  Road grit can get stuck in dogs' paws.
• Travel insurance customers told to read fine print

  17.02.2010

  Consumers should read the small print on travel insurance policies.
• Regular servicing advised to avoid breakdowns

  17.02.2010

  Spring services may reduce the need for breakdown cover claims.
• Ofgem consults on gas and electric price alerts

  17.02.2010

  Ofgem to consult on gas and electric price rise warnings.
• Drivers urged to shop around for new car insurance

  17.02.2010

  Drivers should check vehicles' car insurance groups before buying.
• Internet fraud is biggest credit card threat

  16.02.2010

  Credit card holders warned of internet fraud risk.
• Boiler scrappage could cut gas and electric bills

  16.02.2010

  New boiler could cut gas and electric bills.
• Travel insurance buyers opt for quiet ski resorts

  16.02.2010

  Quieter resorts have found favour with budget-conscious skiers.
• New research may inform home insurance policies

  16.02.2010

  Criminals are now more interested in iPods than DVD players.
• Pet insurance poll shows love of dogs and cats

  16.02.2010

  Pets are often more important than dates.
• Recession 'did not hurt savings habits in 2009'

  16.02.2010

  Most savings accounts unhurt by the recession.
• Specialist team to tackle online credit card fraud

  15.02.2010

  Internet credit card scams targeted by government.
• Britons hit by unnecessary foreign exchange fees

  15.02.2010

  Credit card fees cost holidaymakers millions.
• Credit card lenders to act on unsecured lending

  12.02.2010

  Credit card lenders are set to tighten their strings.
• British consumers 'still too indebted'

  12.02.2010

  Brits should do more to pay off personal loans.
• Health insurance firms back NHS medical checks

  12.02.2010

  Health insurance firms recommend NHS screening.
• New cold snap prompts home insurance reminder

  12.02.2010

  Burst pipes can lead to large home insurance claims.
• Chip and pin flaws enable credit card fraud

  12.02.2010

  Chip and pin technology flaws could threaten credit card security.
• Young drivers 'twice as likely to crash'

  12.02.2010

  Young drivers are most likely to submit car insurance claims.
• Thousands of Brits take 'pet sick leave'

  12.02.2010

  Many workers take sick leave to look after poorly pets.
• Students 'should buy life insurance in future'

  12.02.2010

  Life insurance could protect student loan repayments.
• New certification scheme for 'green' electricity

  12.02.2010

  A new 'green' label should help gas and electric customers.
• Analysts expect 106m fibre broadband users by 2014

  12.02.2010

  Some 106 million people will use fibre broadband by 2014.
• Banks 'not changing for the better'

  12.02.2010

  Most people think banks have not changed for the better.
• Most drivers 'never check oil', survey finds

  11.02.2010

  Many drivers do not know how to check their oil.
• Charity helps Labrador puppy with broken leg

  11.02.2010

  Accidents can lead to unexpected vet bills.
• Charity partner for Barclaycard credit card scheme

  11.02.2010

  'Rewards Money' customers will be able to donate to charity.
• Drivers praise RAC breakdown cover service

  10.02.2010

  Drivers have voted RAC best for breakdown customer service.
• 'More power' for credit card holders in 2010

  10.02.2010

  Proposed credit card industry changes are set to benefit consumers.
• Aerobic exercise 'may not benefit all'

  10.02.2010

  Genes may affect how people benefit from exercise.
• Tracker mortgage rates fall to record low

  10.02.2010

  Tracker mortgage rates have reached a record low.
• Cruise customers urged to check travel insurance

  09.02.2010

  Cruises may not be covered by standard travel insurance.
• Car buyers 'should shop around' for personal loans

  09.02.2010

  Second-hand car buyers must take time to find best deals.
• Valentine's credit card fraudsters 'are prolific'

  09.02.2010

  Couples must be cautious when buying presents with credit cards.
• Smoking cessation may slash life insurance costs

  09.02.2010

  Stubbing out could improve life insurance premiums.
• Broadband consumers could benefit from BT move

  09.02.2010

  BT may allow other providers to use its broadband ducts.
• Adventure-lovers fail to check travel insurance

  09.02.2010

  Tobogganing may not be covered by standard travel insurance policies.
• Police officer charged with credit card fraud

  08.02.2010

  Detective sergeant accused of stealing from her constable husband.
• Valentine's gifts 'need adding to home insurance'

  08.02.2010

  Home insurance policies should always be altered to reflect gifts.
• Customers urged to cut gas and electric bills

  08.02.2010

  Britons could cut gas and electric bills by switching.
• Early start for pothole car insurance claims

  08.02.2010

  Potholes are a common cause of car insurance claims.
• Missing info warning for personal loans applicants

  08.02.2010

  Lenders' automated systems do not contain full credit history.
• Experts 'concerned' at Tory child savings plans

  05.02.2010

  Child Trust Funds have proved popular with families.
• Students must approach personal loans with caution

  05.02.2010

  Debt advice website warns students about dangers of personal loans.
• Survey reveals reasons for switching bank accounts

  05.02.2010

  Poor service is a common reason for switching bank accounts.
• Home protection for credit card debtors considered

  05.02.2010

  Government explores order for sale laws for credit card debtors.
• US credit card statement changes arrive

  05.02.2010

  Credit card statements now have extra information included.
• Personal loan customers contribute to £1.46tr debt

  04.02.2010

  Brits had £1.5tr debt by the end of November.
• Lack of pet insurance leaves owners with big bill

  04.02.2010

  Rubber duck leads to large vet's bill.
• Couples urged to avoid Valentine's Day breakdowns

  04.02.2010

  A breakdown could ruin a romantic weekend.
• Breakdown cover firm describes unusual call-outs

  04.02.2010

  Local farmers have been known to assist RAC breakdown patrols.
• Credit card holders 'must not pay' for debt advice

  04.02.2010

  Charity advises against paying debt management companies.
• Credit card 'facility takeover' fraud increases

  04.02.2010

  Figures show rise in credit card hijacking fraud.
• New year 'health check' should include life cover

  04.02.2010

  People should reassess their financial protection in the new year.
• Tips for cutting car insurance premiums

  03.02.2010

  Some careful planning could help to lower car insurance costs.
• Skiers urged to run travel insurance comparison

  03.02.2010

  Skiers should seek out the best travel insurance policies.
• Tories promise widespread 'super-fast' broadband

  03.02.2010

  Conservatives keen to bring 100Mbps to the majority of UK.
• Ofgem calls for gas and electric market reforms

  03.02.2010

  Regulator is keen to see gas and electric industry overhaul.
• Dinner party trend fuels need for home insurance

  03.02.2010

  Drink-fuelled parties could lead to home insurance claims.
• Small firm bosses dip into savings accounts

  02.02.2010

  Many bosses have ploughed their own savings into their businesses.
• Prepaid credit cards 'perfect' for holidays

  02.02.2010

  Travel expert highlights the value of pre-paid credit cards.
• Switching bank accounts 'easier than people think'

  02.02.2010

  Switching bank accounts can be easy.
• Half of car insurance providers reject over-80s

  02.02.2010

  Older people may struggle to find car insurance.
• Mortgage market 'to progress' in 2010

  02.02.2010

  New report suggests mortgage market recovery is set to continue.
• Government under fire over credit card plans

  02.02.2010

  Tories hit out at credit card debt settling scheme.
• Breakdown cover - a small price to pay

  02.02.2010

  Breakdown cover may be particularly useful in winter.
• Bank account holders urged to look out for scams

  02.02.2010

  Consumers should check before handing over bank account details.
• Health insurance firm warns of recession stress

  01.02.2010

  The recession has been a major source of stress.
• Personal loans demand slides in December, says BoE

  01.02.2010

  Demand for personal loans continued to fall in December.
• Pet insurance firm urges owners to check gardens

  01.02.2010

  The daffodil could lead to a costly pet insurance claim.
• High gold prices should fuel home insurance checks

  01.02.2010

  Soaring gold prices may leave householders with inadequate home insurance.
• Miliband reveals gas and electric market reforms

  01.02.2010

  The UK is poised for major energy market changes.
• Cashback credit cards 'on the way out'

  01.02.2010

  The popularity of cashback credit cards is diminishing.
• Women plan to use savings accounts more in 2010

  01.02.2010

  Women are getting savvier about saving.
• Travel insurance 'neglected by many'

  01.02.2010

  Many tourists take off without travel insurance.
• Brits raiding less from savings accounts

  01.02.2010

  Brits are plundering their savings accounts less.

January 2010

• Britons 'should use credit cards more' when abroad

  29.01.2010

  Credit cards have competitive exchange rates in foreign countries.
• Contact energy firms 'if in danger of defaulting'

  29.01.2010

  Britons must tell suppliers if they cannot pay energy bills.
• Severn Bridge credit card toll 'ready this year'

  29.01.2010

  Credit card payment at Severn Bridge should be possible soon.
• Gas and electricity debts increasing, says Ofgem

  28.01.2010

  More households falling behind on energy bill payments.
• OFT issues personal loans enforcement guidance

  28.01.2010

  Britons warned about misinterpreting the Consumer Credit Act.
• Crime stats may ease reliance on home insurance

  27.01.2010

  Crime figures are good news for home insurance customers.
• Pet insurance customers 'confused' by diet advice

  27.01.2010

  The calorie content of pet foods varies widely.
• Credit card lending decline 'lowest for a year'

  27.01.2010

  Credit card borrowing shrank by just 2% in November.
• Lighting competition for gas and electric firms

  27.01.2010

  Gas and electric firms challenged to make energy-efficient lighting.
• World Cup will put pressure on bank accounts

  26.01.2010

  Bank account balances will suffer during the football World Cup.
• Britons adjusting spending to save money

  26.01.2010

  Brits are bolstering their savings accounts for a rainy day.
• Northern Irish 'most likely to swap bank accounts'

  26.01.2010

  The Northern Irish are most likely to switch bank accounts.
• Personal loan borrowing down in December

  26.01.2010

  Fewer personal loans were approved during December.
• Mortgage market 'will recover' after recession

  26.01.2010

  Mortgage activity to improve after recession ends.
• Fitness drive could cut health insurance costs

  25.01.2010

  A healthy lifestyle could slash health insurance premiums.
• Barclaycard announces credit card reward scheme

  25.01.2010

  Discounts offered for existing Barclaycard credit card customers.
• Travel insurance sales up among older people

  25.01.2010

  Older people are increasingly buying travel insurance and heading overseas.
• 'Never spend' on balance transfer credit cards

  25.01.2010

  Britons advised against new spending on balance transfer credit cards.
• Bonuses used to attract savings account deposits

  22.01.2010

  Bonuses make high interest savings accounts look deceptively attractive.
• Personal loans, other credit 'moderated' in 2010

  22.01.2010

  Market for personal loans to be moderated this year.
• Young car insurance clients 'not ready to drive'

  22.01.2010

  Many young drivers do not feel ready to drive.
• Lincoln car insurance customers stumped by trees

  22.01.2010

  Even rabbits can lead to large car insurance claims.
• Consumers already using Christmas savings accounts

  22.01.2010

  Savings accounts are already being used ahead of Christmas 2010.
• Ofgem announces major gas and electric investment

  22.01.2010

  Watchdog ready to fund new renewable energy products.
• Credit card defaults 'lower than expected' in Q4

  22.01.2010

  Fewer credit card holders defaulted in Q4 2009 than expected.
• Switching home insurance providers recommended

  22.01.2010

  Britons have been told to shop around for home insurance.
• Shops set to display gas and electric usage

  22.01.2010

  Shoppers will be able to assess stores' green ratings.
• Credit card firm E-Clear 'facing administration'

  21.01.2010

  E-Clear on the brink of administration over the Flyglobespan affair.
• Scam bank accounts aim to dupe Haiti donors

  21.01.2010

  Scammers are already establishing bank accounts to dupe Haiti donors.
• Pet insurance 'growing' in western economies

  21.01.2010

  More consumers are buying pet insurance.
• Check for leaks to avoid home insurance claims

  21.01.2010

  Home insurance claims caused by thawing pipes.
• Vancouver most expensive ski trip, insurer finds

  21.01.2010

  Slovakia is a cheap ski destination for travel insurance customers.
• Uninsured pet owners 'hit by recession'

  21.01.2010

  Recession proves particularly hard for those without pet insurance.
• Dogs home 'unable to cope' with abandoned pets

  21.01.2010

  Pet insurance could be indispensable in the current economic climate.
• Elderly 'struggling with gas and electric bills'

  21.01.2010

  Older Britons are bracing themselves for expensive energy bills.
• Cardiff is UK debit and credit card fraud capital

  21.01.2010

  More people affected by credit card fraud in Cardiff.
• Defaqto champions shopping around for credit cards

  20.01.2010

  Britons advised to search for the best credit card providers.
• Youngsters' savings boosted by child trust funds

  20.01.2010

  CTFs have encouraged many parents to save for their children.
• Sharks 'filling gap in personal loan market'

  20.01.2010

  Lack of personal loans contributing to loan shark increase.
• Government 'must tackle' gas and electric poverty

  20.01.2010

  Many still struggling to pay gas and electric bills.
• Older women 'more likely to rely on car insurance'

  20.01.2010

  Older women are increasingly making car insurance claims.
• F1 prize draw entry for A&L bank account switchers

  20.01.2010

  New A&L bank account customers entered into F1 prize draw.
• More Britons using credit cards for daily spending

  20.01.2010

  Britons are increasingly using credit cards for day-to-day expenses.
• Government urged to support credit card holders

  20.01.2010

  Credit card holders could benefit from industry changes.
• Drunken skiing 'may invalidate travel insurance'

  20.01.2010

  Skiing under the influence may jeopardise travel insurance claims.
• Lack of home insurance 'a false economy'

  20.01.2010

  Families without home insurance could face financial hardship.
• Ofcom in talks over broadband performance device

  20.01.2010

  A new network performance device could be introduced in Britain.
• Mobile phones 'to act as credit cards' by 2011

  20.01.2010

  Advent of 'eMoney' could spell end for credit cards.
• Credit card donations to Haiti 'being blocked'

  20.01.2010

  Credit card users have been prevented from donating to Haiti.
• Credit card users 'should monitor reference files'

  19.01.2010

  Credit card customers told to check their reference files.
• Vets told to recommend pet insurance

  19.01.2010

  Pet insurance greatly reduces the cost of chronic illnesses.
• Expert recommends switching to new savings account

  19.01.2010

  Savings account customers should move funds regularly.
• Bank accounts with 'faster payments' recommended

  19.01.2010

  Faster payments are not guaranteed with all bank accounts.
• Travel insurance firm praises 'affordable' Jamaica

  19.01.2010

  Jamaica is one of the most affordable long-haul destinations.
• Millions of families depend on multiple salaries

  18.01.2010

  Bereaved families could struggle without life insurance.
• Car insurance clients 'respond to high penalties'

  18.01.2010

  Penalty points may be behind reduced mobile phone use.
• Cold consumers compare gas and electricity

  18.01.2010

  Households compare gas and electricity to lower costs.
• Mechanical faults highlight breakdown cover need

  15.01.2010

  Complacency causes breakdown cover calls and accidents.
• Illegal personal loans can mean indebted new year

  15.01.2010

  Thousands face illegal Christmas personal loan debt.
• Thaw pipes well to limit home insurance claims

  15.01.2010

  Thawing pipes could lead to home insurance claims.
• Credit card fraud 'mastermind' caught by SOCA

  15.01.2010

  International credit card fraudster is facing a lengthy jail term.
• Puppy farms may leave owners with huge vet bills

  14.01.2010

  Farmed puppies could lead to pet insurance claims.
• Skiers urged to check travel insurance cover

  14.01.2010

  Winter sports enthusiasts reminded to get travel insurance.
• Antifreeze may lead to pet insurance claims

  14.01.2010

  Pet insurance customers should keep animals away from antifreeze.
• Check tyres to avoid car insurance claims

  14.01.2010

  Motorists warned over pothole car insurance claims.
• Gas and electric costs push household spend up

  14.01.2010

  Gas and electric price rises contribute to higher household spend.
• Credit card mortgage payments 'frankly terrifying'

  14.01.2010

  Expert claims credit card mortgage repayments are a worrying trend.
• Lack of optimism may affect life insurance uptake

  14.01.2010

  Life insurance may be neglected amid economic pessimism.
• UK broadband 'slower than many major countries'

  14.01.2010

  Study suggests broadband speeds are sluggish in the UK.
• Physio delays show benefit of health insurance

  14.01.2010

  Health insurance can help patients avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists.
• Roadside cover firm urges drivers to check cars

  14.01.2010

  Many drivers will have relied on roadside cover recently.
• More consumers accessing bank accounts online

  14.01.2010

  The internet is increasingly being used to access bank accounts.
• Fixed-rate mortgages 'becoming cheaper'

  13.01.2010

  Lenders are reducing fixed-rate mortgage costs.
• Britons 'choosing to add less to savings accounts'

  13.01.2010

  Savings accounts received fewer pennies in the weeks before Christmas.
• Burst pipes lead to large home insurance claims

  12.01.2010

  Burst pipes may necessitate a hefty home insurance claim.
• Ski injury figures show need for travel insurance

  12.01.2010

  Travel insurance is particularly important on the slopes.
• Prudent approach 'crucial' for 0% credit cards

  12.01.2010

  Expert offers balance transfer credit card advice.
• Travel insurance buyers 'misjudge holiday costs'

  11.01.2010

  Honeymooners should remember to take out travel insurance.
• Savings accounts rates 'to remain low for months'

  11.01.2010

  Savings accounts rates may stay low for the foreseeable future.
• Mortgage lenders 'will raise SVRs' in 2010

  11.01.2010

  Base rate freeze will not deter lenders from raising rates.
• Multiple personal loan applications 'inadvisable'

  11.01.2010

  Britons advised against applying for numerous personal loans.
• Dangers of alcohol highlighted to skiers

  11.01.2010

  Travel insurance customers are advised to avoid alcohol while skiing.
• Winter ups fire risk for home insurance customers

  11.01.2010

  Candles are a common reason for winter home insurance claims.
• Pet insurance customers face 'big freeze' danger

  11.01.2010

  Many owners may be grateful for pet insurance this winter.
• RSPCA requests urgent calls only in icy conditions

  11.01.2010

  Wintry conditions can be dangerous for pets.
• Britons 'using credit cards' to pay off mortgages

  11.01.2010

  Credit cards being called on for mortgage repayments.
• Icy conditions underline benefit of roadside cover

  11.01.2010

  Wintry conditions have increased the need for roadside cover.
• Most Londoners 'do not have life insurance'

  11.01.2010

  Londoners are particularly negligent when it comes to life insurance.
• Coventry unveils new postal savings account

  08.01.2010

  Coventry savings account offers good returns and easy access.
• Virgin bank accounts 'would offer more choice'

  08.01.2010

  Virgin plans to launch a range of bank accounts.
• Barclaycard and Orange announce credit card deal

  08.01.2010

  Barclaycard and Orange have unveiled a new credit card.
• Celeb on Big Brother 'to clear credit card debt'

  08.01.2010

  Nicola T needs to clear a £35,000 credit card balance.
• Animals abandoned as owners neglect pet insurance

  07.01.2010

  Many can only afford their dogs thanks to pet insurance.
• Home insurance firm issues cold weather advice

  07.01.2010

  One in six home insurance claims are for burst pipes.
• Pet insurance firm reveals top animal names

  07.01.2010

  Bella is a popular name for both dogs and cats.
• Seek personal loans 'from existing providers'

  07.01.2010

  Britons told to secure personal loans from their existing lenders.
• Homes 'cutting back' on gas and electricity costs

  07.01.2010

  Housing costs forcing Britons to spend less on fuel.
• Gemalto promises quick German credit card bug fix

  07.01.2010

  Chip maker vows to solve German credit card problem.
• Leaving car to defrost 'may risk car insurance'

  07.01.2010

  Car insurance may be invalidated by leaving a vehicle running.
• BBA mortgage lending figures 'very encouraging'

  04.01.2010

  Signs mortgage lending could be emerging from the gloom.
• Long-haul trips to draw travel insurance customers

  04.01.2010

  South Africa should attract many travel insurance customers this year.
• Credit card balance transfers to hit £3.2bn in Q1

  04.01.2010

  'Savvy consumers' to shift £3.2bn between credit cards.
• Virgin Money 0% credit card 'an excellent choice'

  04.01.2010

  Britons should consider getting the 0% Virgin Money credit card.
• Frozen ponds could lead to pet insurance claims

  04.01.2010

  Owners of garden ponds may be grateful for pet insurance.
• Pet insurance firm expects more food-related cases

  04.01.2010

  Christmas leftovers may fuel a rise in pet insurance claims.
• Credit card customers 'should shop around'

  04.01.2010

  Searching for the best credit card is key to money-saving.
• Cancer advance may affect health insurance costs

  04.01.2010

  New medical software could be used by health insurance firms.
• Sainsbury's shoppers offered 7.9% personal loan

  04.01.2010

  Supermarket giant unveils personal loan discount offer.
• Drivers unsure of motor insurance claims procedure

  04.01.2010

  AXA's motor insurance iPhone app could help in an accident.
• Pet insurance may soon cover keyhole surgery

  04.01.2010

  Keyhole surgery may increasingly be covered by pet insurance.
• Vet practice underlines benefits of pet insurance

  04.01.2010

  Owners should take out pet insurance for their new puppies.
• Roadside cover 'a small price to pay'

  04.01.2010

  Motorists are advised to take out roadside cover.
• Britons putting less in savings accounts

  04.01.2010

  Less money is being placed in savings accounts.
• Apply for personal loan 'after seeing credit file'

  04.01.2010

  A credit rating assessment is key to personal loan applications.
• Credit card conmen jailed

  04.01.2010

  Credit card fraudsters handed prison sentence by London court.
• Travel insurance a 'vital' part of holiday plans

  04.01.2010

  Holidaymakers have been reminded of the need for travel insurance.
• Debit and credit cards 'more popular' in south

  04.01.2010

  The popularity of credit cards varies significantly across the UK.
• Consumers urged to get new savings accounts

  04.01.2010

  A new savings account could improve your finances.
• Fuel poverty 'hits over 7m UK homes'

  03.01.2010

  Gas and electricity prices are stretching budgets to the limit.
• Pet insurance customers urged not to overfeed

  03.01.2010

  A vet has warned pet insurance customers against overfeeding.
• Fewer personal loans issued in November

  03.01.2010

  Personal loan uptake decreased slightly during November.
• Abandoned cars increase need for motor insurance

  02.01.2010

  Many drivers have registered motor insurance claims for abandoned vehicles.
• Credit card repayments rise in November

  02.01.2010

  More credit card debt was paid off in November.
• London homes suffer gas and electricity cut-off

  01.01.2010

  East Barnet residents sustained a gas and electricity blackout.
• Life insurance importance highlighted

  01.01.2010

  Critical illness and life insurance help 100 families a day.

December 2009

• Stay sensible to avoid credit card fraud this Xmas

  23.12.2009

  Monitoring credit card transactions should reduce the threat of fraudsters.
• CIH praises extension of mortgage support scheme

  23.12.2009

  The CIH believes extending the SMI is wise.
• Britain 'now more dependent' on overseas gas

  23.12.2009

  Declining North Sea gas reserves are worrying British suppliers.
• Pet insurance too complicated, Defaqto warns

  23.12.2009

  Some animal lovers find pet insurance too confusing.
• Car insurance faces 2010 cost pressures

  23.12.2009

  Car insurance premiums might increase next year.
• Bonus fury 'may fuel demand for Tesco Bank loans'

  22.12.2009

  Personal loan customers may increasingly shun traditional banks.
• Mortgage and personal loan debt advice in demand

  22.12.2009

  More people are struggling with personal loan and mortgage repayments.
• OFT drops bank account charges investigation

  22.12.2009

  The OFT has dropped its investigation into bank account charges.
• Shopping around for personal loans 'may harm record'

  22.12.2009

  Consumers may be penalised for shopping around for personal loans.
• Ofgem delays gas and electricity control review

  22.12.2009

  Gas and electricity price control review postponed by a year.
• Pet insurance provider warns of festive threats

  22.12.2009

  Turkey bones and decorations could harm pets.
• Car insurance customers worried by wintry weather

  22.12.2009

  Wintry conditions can put many people off driving.
• Online credit card transactions surge in November

  22.12.2009

  Internet retail purchases on credit cards are on the rise.
• Airline folded 'while awaiting credit card debt'

  22.12.2009

  Scottish airline collapsed after failing to receive credit card payments.
• Desperate parents turn to kids' savings accounts

  21.12.2009

  Many parents have plundered kids' savings accounts during the recession.
• ATMs could see record bank account withdrawals

  21.12.2009

  December should see £10.6bn in bank account withdrawals via ATMs.
• Cheshire upgrades postal savings account

  21.12.2009

  Cheshire Building Society has improved one of its savings accounts.
• New credit card finance 'battling against tide'

  21.12.2009

  Credit cards are still a popular way to access finance.
• BIBA issues travel insurance advice

  21.12.2009

  Britons have been advised to check their travel insurance.
• Flyglobespan credit card customers 'are protected'

  21.12.2009

  Credit card purchases from collapsed airline should be refunded.
• Credit card fraud mob hits Scottish hotels

  21.12.2009

  Criminals used stolen credit card details to empty bank accounts.
• Leeds offers new savings account alternative

  21.12.2009

  Leeds' new savings account option guarantees a market-leading return.
• Health insurance firm warns of Christmas party risk

  18.12.2009

  Businesses should expect a rise in sick leave.
• Breakdown cover neglect could be costly

  18.12.2009

  The ongoing cold spell highlights the importance of breakdown cover.
• Cumbrians hit by gas and electricity blackout

  18.12.2009

  Power surge causes gas and electricity cut-off in west Cumbria.
• Fewer Britons in mortgage arrears in Q3, says FSA

  18.12.2009

  Britons are battling to get on top of mortgage repayments.
• Travel insurance firm covers airline failure

  18.12.2009

  Direct Line travel insurance protects against airline failure.
• Elderly 'will use credit cards' to replace cheques

  18.12.2009

  Credit cards to step in when cheques are abolished.
• Commission set to debate banking system

  17.12.2009

  A new commission will promote bank reform debate.
• Cheques to be scrapped by 2018

  17.12.2009

  Cheques will no longer be used after 2018.
• Britons receiving competitive broadband prices

  17.12.2009

  Broadband is cheaper in Britain than in many other countries.
• Personal loans 'could bolster Christmas coffers'

  17.12.2009

  Christmas debt worries could be eased by personal loans.
• Brits rate home insurance above life cover

  17.12.2009

  The majority of Britons do not have life cover.
• MBNA champions charity credit cards

  17.12.2009

  Credit card holders can make valuable contributions to charity.
• Visible gifts could lead to home insurance claims

  16.12.2009

  Christmas gifts should be kept out of sight.
• Credit cards abroad affected by jobs figures

  16.12.2009

  The pound strengthened today, boosting credit cards.
• Gas and electricity customers get iPhone app

  16.12.2009

  Technology can reduce gas and electricity bills.
• Direct Line honours BA travel cover up to Dec 14

  16.12.2009

  Direct Line travel insurance has moved to reassure BA customers.
• 'Badvent calendar' highlights credit card theft

  16.12.2009

  Crimestoppers is looking for credit card criminals.
• Careful Britons prioritise credit card balances

  16.12.2009

  Interest rate changes have affected credit card debts.
• Businesses divided over credit card detail storage

  16.12.2009

  New rules safeguard credit card payments to small businesses.
• Credit cards 'help tackle Xmas online fraudsters'

  16.12.2009

  Credit cards can reduce the risk of cyber-crime.
• Charity concern over cheque withdrawal date

  16.12.2009

  Campaigners are concerned about the proposed withdrawal of cheques.
• Home insurers issue freezing pipe warning

  15.12.2009

  Consumers have been urged to protect against frozen pipes.
• Credit card debt 'a priority' for young adults

  15.12.2009

  Young adults are working to reduce their credit card balances.
• Credit card council tax payments to face charges

  15.12.2009

  Fees are levied for paying council tax with credit cards.
• Credit card protections to be used for BA strikes

  15.12.2009

  Credit card customers could get refunds on cancelled flights.
• Credit card users get pop-up warning

  15.12.2009

  Scareware is a gateway for credit card fraud.
• Reward credit cards 'to mitigate VAT rise'

  15.12.2009

  Some credit cards offer financial incentives on purchases.
• Voucher site offers credit card tips

  15.12.2009

  Some shopping sites are fronts for credit card crime.
• Savings account choice in focus as inflation rises

  15.12.2009

  Savings accounts face closer scrutiny as inflation increases.
• Restructuring of RBS gets EU green light

  15.12.2009

  The Royal Bank of Scotland restructure will go ahead.
• Saga Pet Insurance predicts lavish gift-buying

  15.12.2009

  A pet insurance provider has identified animal gift trends.
• Best-buy gas and electricity deal launched

  14.12.2009

  The Sign Online 17 tariff carries a £907 annual cost.
• Purebred dogs 'a bigger pet insurance risk'

  14.12.2009

  Pre-existing health conditions lead to pet insurance claims.
• Travel insurance law could limit refusals

  14.12.2009

  An upcoming bill might tackle insurance non-disclosure.
• Credit card 'order of payments' causes confusion

  14.12.2009

  Nationwide analysis has given guidance on credit card balances.
• Credit card advice offered to 'smart shoppers'

  14.12.2009

  A report has given guidance on avoiding credit card costs.
• Credit card rights part of BIS campaign

  14.12.2009

  Extra legal protections are offered for credit card payments.
• Npower targets gas and electricity bills

  14.12.2009

  The supplier has launched its own boiler scrappage service.
• MSP issues supermarket credit card fraud warning

  14.12.2009

  Christine Grahame has suffered a credit card theft.
• Savings accounts important to most Britons

  14.12.2009

  A majority of people link savings accounts to living standards.
• Car insurance sector hit by driver phone use

  11.12.2009

  Use of handsets increases accidents and car insurance costs.
• Bank accounts to get stress test 'protection'

  11.12.2009

  The FSA will improve bank account providers' risk management.
• Bank account spending to hit new high

  11.12.2009

  Use of bank account debit cards is to increase.
• More police credit card abuse uncovered

  11.12.2009

  Three new cases of credit card misuse are suspected.
• Credit card PIN security 'should be improved'

  11.12.2009

  Christmas credit card fraud can be caused by customer negligence.
• Home insurance firm issues frozen pipe warning

  11.12.2009

  Cold winter weather can lead to home insurance claims.
• Customers question bank account investigations

  11.12.2009

  Opinions on new bank account refund rules differ.
• Gas and electricity costs cut by 'green' consumers

  11.12.2009

  Increased energy efficiency lowers gas and electricity bills.
• 'Internet war' affecting credit cards

  11.12.2009

  Compromised computers are vulnerable to credit card crime.
• Savings account help offered by guide

  10.12.2009

  Charities have offered guidance on budgeting and savings accounts.
• 50% hold over £3,500 in savings accounts

  10.12.2009

  Savings analysis indicates the popularity of accounts.
• Guidance on bank account rules 'very welcome'

  10.12.2009

  The FSA has taken over regulation of bank accounts.
• Providers see growth of contactless credit cards

  10.12.2009

  Barclaycard and Barclays have issued over 5m contactless cards.
• PBR gas and electricity plans 'should go further'

  10.12.2009

  Alistair Darling has unveiled several gas and electricity reforms.
• BoE rate hold could benefit mortgages

  10.12.2009

  The mortgage sector has been aided by low interest rates.
• Call centre staff 'stole credit card numbers'

  10.12.2009

  BA workers are reportedly accused of credit card fraud.
• Credit card security standard to be adopted abroad

  10.12.2009

  PCI DSS can give credit card payments extra protection.
• Car insurance firm warns of break-in risks

  10.12.2009

  Car insurance customers are leaving valuables in plain sight.
• Experts sceptical on PBR's financial impact

  10.12.2009

  Insurers and consumer campaigners have criticised the report.
• Student loan delays lead to 'restructuring'

  09.12.2009

  A new report is critical of the student loans provider.
• Boiler scrappage scheme among PBR plans

  09.12.2009

  Energy efficiency in homes could increase due to the programme.
• 'Retail fraud' targets credit card purchases

  09.12.2009

  In-store credit card crime is boosted by customer negligence.
• Social network credit card threat identified

  09.12.2009

  Fake 'Facebook' messages are a gateway for credit card crime.
• Bank account interface improved for mobile phones

  09.12.2009

  Barclays bank account customers will gain easier access.
• Northern Rock split affects savings accounts

  09.12.2009

  Savings accounts are to be held in the 'good bank'.
• 'Smart' credit card use cuts school break costs

  09.12.2009

  Entertainment expenses can be offset by reward credit cards.
• Gas and electricity suppliers' margins disputed

  08.12.2009

  Two reports indicate differing gas and electricity profit margins.
• In-flight credit card reader gets accreditation

  08.12.2009

  GuestLogix already processes credit card payments for BA.
• Provider gives prepaid card gift tip

  08.12.2009

  The currency cards offer an alternative to traditional presents.
• Mortgage lender notes house price rise

  08.12.2009

  Low interest rates on mortgages could have increased buyer demand.
• British Gas unveils gas and electricity price cuts

  08.12.2009

  The WebSaver 5 offers lower gas and electricity costs.
• 'Keystroke logging' targets credit card customers

  08.12.2009

  Shoppers face sophisticated credit card fraud techniques.
• Drivers' group welcomes new car insurance scheme

  08.12.2009

  Young car insurance customers are restricted from night driving.
• Home insurance claims rise for New Year

  08.12.2009

  Break-ins are more likely on the night of December 31st.
• Personal loans get carbuyer boost

  08.12.2009

  Demand for cars has impacted on the loans market.
• Xmas credit card customers 'should shop around'

  07.12.2009

  The FLA has given new credit card advice.
• 'Individual' policies on credit card applications

  07.12.2009

  Providers use their own systems for credit card customers.
• Gas and electricity watchdog announces bill limits

  07.12.2009

  Rises in electricity costs have been capped.
• Savings accounts hit by consumer hoarding trend

  07.12.2009

  Many customers are keeping cash savings in their homes.
• Packaged bank account deals to finish

  07.12.2009

  Various packaged bank account deals are available to customers.
• Gas and electricity help to be reduced

  07.12.2009

  Gas and electricity customers face cuts in Warm Front funding.
• Credit card customers hit by ski price rise

  07.12.2009

  The spending power of UK skiers' credit cards has diminished.
• Mixed response for new rewards credit card

  07.12.2009

  The credit card could be a good option for Christmas.
• Airline responds to credit card concerns

  07.12.2009

  Prepaid cards are 'incredibly easy' to get, Ryanair says.
• Bank account providers face 'windfall taxes'

  07.12.2009

  Plans for extra levies could impact on bank customers.
• Scots credit card withdrawals to rise in December

  04.12.2009

  Credit cards could be heavily used at Scottish ATMs.
• Savings accounts 'protected by bank bailouts'

  04.12.2009

  The government's intervention could have prevented a savings freeze.
• Savings account guarantee questioned by BSA

  04.12.2009

  Societies want a 'level playing field' for savings accounts.
• OFT advises on credit card agreement cases

  04.12.2009

  The OFT has made available draft guidance on credit cards.
• Scotland Yard credit card swoop gets results

  04.12.2009

  Sites stealing credit card information have been taken offline.
• 5.1% AER savings account launched

  04.12.2009

  Savers can get high AERs, but must not make withdrawals.
• Car insurance iPhone app 'gathers accident data'

  04.12.2009

  Car insurance claims could be speeded up by the process.
• Women not putting enough into savings accounts

  04.12.2009

  Savings account deposits are affected by family commitments.
• 'Intimidating' callers demand credit card details

  03.12.2009

  A council tax authority has warned on credit card scams.
• Application trend suggests credit card fraud rise

  03.12.2009

  Theft of credit card details is on the increase.
• Car insurance firms suffer from 'cash for crash'

  03.12.2009

  High-profile car insurance scams have made providers wary.
• Consumers to clear Xmas credit card balances

  03.12.2009

  Britons plan to use credit cards for festive costs.
• Meters 'could affect gas and electricity bills'

  03.12.2009

  Gas and electricity costs could increase due to smart metering.
• Prepaid cards provider hails Ryanair move

  03.12.2009

  'Safe' prepaid cards will not carry admin fees.
• Ski holidays not covered by travel insurance

  03.12.2009

  Accidents on the slopes trigger travel insurance claims.
• Bank accounts have 'positive impact'

  03.12.2009

  Using a bank account reduces reoffending risks.
• Details of gas and electricity meters unveiled

  02.12.2009

  Lord Hunt predicts future gas and electricity savings.
• Building societies announce merger

  02.12.2009

  Two savings account firms have struck a deal.
• Credit card firm supports Citizens Advice campaign

  02.12.2009

  A new financial leaflet has been backed by Barclaycard.
• Rewards credit card targets 'everyday spending'

  02.12.2009

  Credit card customers will get points from shopping at supermarkets.
• iPhone credit card reader site unveiled

  02.12.2009

  Square could revolutionise credit card payments.
• Brits drive safely, car insurance firm says

  02.12.2009

  Accident risks can impact on car insurance costs.
• Travel insurance firm urges vaccinations

  02.12.2009

  Post Office Travel Insurance has advised on disease prevention.
• Mortgages launched as house prices rise

  02.12.2009

  A new tracker mortgage has been unveiled.
• Credit card repayments boost future applications

  02.12.2009

  A credit card expert has advised Christmas shoppers.
• Fixed rate savings accounts launched by Santander

  02.12.2009

  The savings accounts take a minimum balance of £10,000.
• Bank account rules 'should be changed'

  01.12.2009

  Reforms to bank account payments would be popular.
• Britons 'blinkered' on savings accounts

  01.12.2009

  Many people misjudge their savings account balances.
• Ryanair announces prepaid cards deal

  01.12.2009

  An airline will reform its credit card charges.
• Internet 'pickpockets' target credit cards

  01.12.2009

  Credit card fraud could have risen this year.
• Customer points out credit card flexibility

  01.12.2009

  Credit card use suits many consumers' needs.
• Charity savings accounts tipped by CAF

  01.12.2009

  Some savings accounts donate via interest on deposits.
• Home insurance firm warns on security lapses

  01.12.2009

  Claims for home insurance are not certain to be paid.
• Bank calls for 'realistic' festive spending

  01.12.2009

  Budgeting will be key this Christmas, The Co-operative Bank says.
• Credit card fraudsters forecast Christmas trends

  01.12.2009

  Electronic goods are popular among credit card criminals.

November 2009

• Over-50s receive help to prevent credit card crime

  30.11.2009

  Which? has released credit card guidance.
• Experts disagree on credit card 'Mega Monday'

  30.11.2009

  Online shoppers can use credit cards to make purchases.
• Credit card borrowing increases

  30.11.2009

  Falling consumer credit borrowing has offset credit card trends.
• Credit card spending 'unchanged'

  30.11.2009

  Credit card figures for the third quarter have been released.
• Credit card ratings lowered by customers

  30.11.2009

  Borrowers can inadvertently hinder credit card applications.
• Benefits of breakdown cover highlighted

  30.11.2009

  Drivers who ignore breakdown cover can suffer financially.
• Bank account customers advised on varying needs

  30.11.2009

  Some consumers do not use their bank account overdrafts.
• Flood home insurance excesses 'inconsistent'

  30.11.2009

  Home insurance costs can vary from neighbour to neighbour.
• Home insurance deals 'vary widely'

  30.11.2009

  Shopping around might drastically reduce home insurance costs.
• Critical illness insurance to be reformed

  30.11.2009

  A 'catch all' benefit for the insurance will change.
• Savings accounts to meet Christmas costs

  30.11.2009

  Some festive spending will be funded by savings accounts.
• Bank account charges cases could be cleared

  30.11.2009

  Lloyds will apply to courts to dismiss bank charges claims.
• Tenant gas and electricity costs could go down

  30.11.2009

  An energy firm deal could lower gas and electricity bills.
• Credit card sector could get Electron boost

  30.11.2009

  Electron debit card payments could be phased out.
• Credit card customers advised on retailers

  30.11.2009

  Firms accepting AmEx credit cards have been listed.
• Credit card holders get recurring payments advice

  27.11.2009

  Some credit card payments cannot be cancelled by banks.
• Credit card fraudsters capitalise on health concerns

  27.11.2009

  Credit card payments from shy patients are being targeted.
• Payday loan 'carries 994% APR'

  27.11.2009

  Short-term credit carries higher rates than personal loans.
• Cheque film to promote payments

  27.11.2009

  Customers are to be encouraged to use cheques.
• Student finance worries lead to Xmas work

  27.11.2009

  Many students will take on paid employment this winter.
• Mortgage rates cut as market stabilises

  27.11.2009

  Three lenders have announced mortgage APR reductions.
• Water bills to remain stable in coming years

  27.11.2009

  Households can expect to see 'flat' prices.
• Credit card habits impact on economy

  27.11.2009

  GDP growth is affected by consumer credit card habits.
• Christmas scams capture credit card details

  27.11.2009

  Credit card users have received a festive fraud warning.
• Gamers prefer to use credit cards

  27.11.2009

  Gaming portals are often paid for by credit cards.
• Americans more careful about credit card fraud

  27.11.2009

  Adeptra has noted contrasting US and UK credit card attitudes.
• Bank announces £100 cashback packaged account

  27.11.2009

  The packaged bank account offer lasts two weeks.
• Advice offered for bank account hardships

  27.11.2009

  Many could be facing problems following the bank charges verdict.
• Banks positive on Walker Report

  26.11.2009

  Sustainable growth is promoted by the review's recommendations.
• Mortgage protections 'to increase'

  26.11.2009

  Mortgage borrowers could benefit from new FSA powers.
• Car insurance certificates to be reformed

  26.11.2009

  Electronic car insurance certificates will be legal from next year.
• Prepaid credit cards advised for EU holidays

  26.11.2009

  Britons should use prepaid credit cards in Europe.
• Expert issues low rate credit card call

  26.11.2009

  Reductions to some credit card APRs have been recommended.
• Credit card fraud could fund terrorism

  26.11.2009

  Banks have responded to fears over credit card fraud.
• Critical reception for credit card receipt service

  26.11.2009

  Digitising credit card receipts has been termed an 'interesting idea'.
• Poll shows bank account scepticism

  26.11.2009

  Bank account providers face a battle for customers.
• Three-year savings account offers 5% AER

  26.11.2009

  The savings account requires deposits of at least £5,000.
• Credit card firm responds to floods

  26.11.2009

  Late payment charges for credit cards will be paid back.
• Research shows cashback credit card decline

  26.11.2009

  Cashback credit cards are less common than before.
• HSBC combines debit and credit cards

  25.11.2009

  The bank is developing a new credit card product.
• Young children 'should know about savings'

  25.11.2009

  Savings accounts can form part of a financial education.
• Bank account charge decision gets mixed response

  25.11.2009

  The judges' verdict has been welcomed by banks.
• Report highlights combined credit card benefits

  25.11.2009

  Some credit cards offer both rewards and 0% on purchases.
• Expats use savings accounts for retirement

  25.11.2009

  Savings accounts are more popular than pensions.
• Bank account providers warned on cheque withdrawal

  25.11.2009

  People still use cheques linked to bank accounts, Which? says.
• Graduate offered store credit card

  25.11.2009

  Credit was handed to an 'indebted' graduate.
• Britons facing credit card concerns

  25.11.2009

  Credit card and loan management has been urged.
• Banks win account charges test case

  25.11.2009

  A court has decided in favour of bank account providers.
• Emergency bank loans revealed

  25.11.2009

  RBS and HBOS received £61.6bn in secret last year.
• Data security concerns to protect credit cards

  25.11.2009

  Eliminating data breaches limits credit card ID theft.
• Gas and electricity prices 'must be probed'

  25.11.2009

  A review into gas and electricity markets might soon begin.
• Motorists face car insurance confusion

  24.11.2009

  Customers struggle with jargon in car insurance policies.
• Savings accounts 'can cut mortgage costs'

  24.11.2009

  Offset mortgages can use savings account balances.
• Lloyds Banking Group announces rights issue

  24.11.2009

  Banks will be protected by extra cash.
• Credit card conditions stay tight

  24.11.2009

  Consumer credit has fallen by a net £100m.
• Car insurance reform proves popular

  24.11.2009

  Police are to be given new car insurance powers.
• Service to change gas and electricity usage

  24.11.2009

  Monitors could affect gas and electricity consumption.
• Credit card cases to be decided

  24.11.2009

  A Manchester court could clarify credit card laws.
• Home insurance claims lead to £100m bill

  24.11.2009

  Flood costs for home insurance firms are to rise.
• Safe credit card spending 'busts stress'

  24.11.2009

  Responsible use of credit cards can improve health.
• Prepaid cards firm predicts sterling rise

  24.11.2009

  The pound has good prospects for the medium term.
• Facebook credit card scams could grow

  23.11.2009

  Fraudsters could steal credit card details from networkers.
• Officer cleared of credit card accusations

  23.11.2009

  Ali Dizaei did not act 'dishonestly' with credit card spending.
• Britons change retirement savings plans

  23.11.2009

  Savings accounts could help boost pensioner income.
• Credit card fraudster steals £5,000 from sister

  23.11.2009

  The credit card was used to withdraw cash.
• Tesco 'to use Clubcard for credit rating'

  23.11.2009

  Credit scores may be determined by shopping habits.
• Gas and electricity customers get green tariff

  23.11.2009

  Plans are offering greener gas and electricity.
• Most savings accounts 'do not guarantee rates'

  23.11.2009

  'Bonus' rates on savings accounts should be noted.
• Reward credit cards used to buy Xmas gifts

  23.11.2009

  Festive costs can be cut by vouchers from credit cards.
• Home insurance to 'sort out' flood clear-up

  23.11.2009

  A home insurance provider has reacted to recent flooding.
• 8m more bank account claims expected

  23.11.2009

  Bank account providers await a Supreme Court decision.
• Bank account providers to vote on cheques

  23.11.2009

  Cards have replaced cheques for bank account holders.
• 'Cathartic' time for credit cards

  20.11.2009

  Credit card and loan trends have changed recently.
• Tesco Bank plans credit card expansion

  20.11.2009

  A credit card provider is developing finance infrastructures.
• Gas and electricity laws 'to protect customers'

  20.11.2009

  Ofgem is to get new gas and electricity powers.
• Minister hosts credit card webchat

  20.11.2009

  Credit card queries were put by members of the public.
• Flood warnings for motorists

  20.11.2009

  A car insurance provider has urged caution.
• Credit card fraudsters 'pose as OFT'

  20.11.2009

  Ministers have warned of a credit card scam.
• Bank account competition heats up

  20.11.2009

  A zero-charge bank account has been launched.
• Student loans 'should be simplified'

  20.11.2009

  Access for students could be broadened in future.
• Phones to make credit card payments

  20.11.2009

  Mobile payment trends could affect the credit card market.
• Celebrity trends influence pet insurance market

  20.11.2009

  Some breeds carry a higher pet insurance risk.
• Home insurance data shows 'mundane' thief targets

  20.11.2009

  Basic item theft is leading to home insurance claims.
• Credit cards advised for Xmas shopping

  19.11.2009

  Britons should do their shopping online.
• Credit card thief sought in Wigan

  19.11.2009

  The thief spent £3,000 on the credit card.
• Credit cards abroad boosted by sterling rise

  19.11.2009

  Pound steadies on news of strong retail sales.
• Mortgage lending rises again

  19.11.2009

  Total of £13.5bn in homeowner loans approved in October.
• Gappers urged to take out travel insurance

  19.11.2009

  Travel insurance is advisable for people on gap years.
• Report measures dream savings accounts

  18.11.2009

  Britons want to have over £650,000 in their savings accounts.
• Prepaid cards provider comments on BoE data

  18.11.2009

  Sterling could weaken due to the document, affecting credit cards.
• Top-end savings account rates 'are unstable'

  18.11.2009

  Best-buy savings accounts change from week to week.
• Spanish data breach causes credit card fears

  18.11.2009

  Credit cards are to be recalled in Germany.
• Queen's speech contains credit card reforms

  18.11.2009

  Credit card cheques will face restrictions.
• Policeman charged following credit card probe

  18.11.2009

  Fraud charges have followed suspected credit card misuse.
• Date set for bank account charges decision

  18.11.2009

  The Supreme Court will rule on the bank account fees.
• AA reacts to car insurance survey

  18.11.2009

  The role of age in car insurance claims is debatable.
• Gas and electricity costs influence inflation

  18.11.2009

  The elderly benefit from declining gas and electricity bills.
• Competition benefits gas and electricity market

  18.11.2009

  Firms have introduced attractive gas and electricity tariffs.
• 0% credit cards 'spread costs'

  18.11.2009

  Use of credit cards can reduce festive spending.
• NHS executive admits credit card mistakes

  17.11.2009

  Credit card expenses were misused by the manager.
• Gas and electricity initiative targets 'fuel poor'

  17.11.2009

  Scottish homes are struggling with gas and electricity bills.
• Money moved out of cash savings accounts

  17.11.2009

  Low interest rates have influenced the savings account sector.
• Council data breach leads to credit card fears

  17.11.2009

  Residents' credit card security could have been compromised.
• Conference highlights credit card protections

  17.11.2009

  Antivirus software can help prevent credit card fraud.
• Rise in inflation reflects fuel costs

  17.11.2009

  Customers faced increasing prices in October.
• Car insurance ignored by some young drivers

  17.11.2009

  Many under-25s break the law by not taking out car insurance.
• Home insurance policies 'carry flood protection'

  17.11.2009

  The ABI sees flood cover as 'integral' to home insurance.
• Personal data project to help credit card analysis

  16.11.2009

  Credit card spending can be tagged and analysed through Mine.
• Bank account firms react to Queen's speech plans

  16.11.2009

  Education on bank accounts could improve due to new reforms.
• Gas and electricity tariff rules to tighten

  16.11.2009

  Social gas and electricity plans could be increased.
• Tamiflu site owners 'steal credit card data'

  16.11.2009

  Panic-buying of the drug has led to credit card crime.
• Motoring costs hit by car insurance rise

  16.11.2009

  Falling prices have been offset by the car insurance trend.
• Switching delays affect savings accounts

  16.11.2009

  Interest payments on savings accounts have been limited.
• Home insurance firm warns on severe weather

  16.11.2009

  Policyholders have advised on limiting home insurance claims.
• Online credit card fraudsters 'steal logos'

  16.11.2009

  Credit card security has been put at risk.
• Mortgage specialists call for stamp duty change

  16.11.2009

  Reforming stamp duty could benefit the mortgage sector.
• Retailer offers credit card safety tips

  13.11.2009

  Credit card security urged.
• Home insurance customers offered burglary advice

  13.11.2009

  Burglary tips could help minimise home insurance claims.
• Struggling customers 'need help with gas bills'

  13.11.2009

  Gas and electricity costs are weighing down vulnerable households.
• Savings account security 'vital' for parents

  13.11.2009

  Britons consider financial security essential for starting a family.
• Young drivers 'need insurance help'

  13.11.2009

  Insurance providers must look after young motorists.
• Workers advised to save for future

  12.11.2009

  More Britons will work beyond the retirement age.
• Credit card safety urged at Xmas

  12.11.2009

  Cardholders advised to check security of online retailers.
• CML reduces repossessions forecast

  12.11.2009

  CML downgrades mortgage arrears forecast.
• Unemployment growth rate slows

  12.11.2009

  Increase in unemployment smallest since May 2008.
• Credit card consultation backed by MP

  12.11.2009

  MP backs credit card review.
• Brits 'building debt' through unpaid bills

  12.11.2009

  Energy bills need to be investigated.
• Credit card spending 'changing'

  12.11.2009

  Reduction in credit card use suggests changing habits.
• Mobile phone credit card technology on its way

  11.11.2009

  Phones will incorporate credit card-style functions.
• SSE predicts gas and electricity price rises

  11.11.2009

  Wholesale costs could impact on gas and electricity bills.
• Home insurance cover falling in recession

  11.11.2009

  Claims numbers have dropped as thefts have risen.
• How to protect yourself from Card Not Present fraud

  11.11.2009

  Top tips to protect yourself from card not present fraud
• Importance of credit card repayments highlighted

  11.11.2009

  Minimum payments on credit cards can vary.
• Home insurance firm highlights 'silver hobbies'

  11.11.2009

  Leisure pursuits can carry home insurance costs.
• Insulation grants cut gas and electricity costs

  11.11.2009

  Gas and electricity bill help is being ignored.
• Council tax scam targets credit card details

  11.11.2009

  A new credit card scam has been reported.
• Christmas sales raise credit card risk

  11.11.2009

  Buying online goods can lead to credit card fraud.
• Many families 'neglect savings accounts'

  11.11.2009

  Childcare costs can hit savings account deposits.
• Stronger sterling boosts credit cards abroad

  10.11.2009

  Overseas credit card payments will benefit from the weaker dollar.
• Barclaycard profits increase

  10.11.2009

  Income for the credit card firm has grown 'strongly'.
• Packaged bank account 'unlocks cheaper mortgages'

  10.11.2009

  Bank account customers have been offered low mortgage APRs.
• Insolvency figures 'frightening'

  10.11.2009

  Britons are increasingly falling into debt.
• Travel insurance urged for families

  10.11.2009

  Families going abroad should take out travel insurance.
• Government criticises PwC credit card report

  10.11.2009

  Ministers have their own ideas for credit card reform.
• BlackBerry expert warns on credit card security

  10.11.2009

  Mobile payments could lead to credit card fraud.
• Savings account firm gets online upgrade

  10.11.2009

  Savings account customers now have improved access.
• Fees review 'could increase student costs'

  10.11.2009

  Tuition fees for students are to be investigated.
• FSA plans bank account service checks

  10.11.2009

  The regulator wants to see a cultural change among banks.
• Credit card criminals 'are targeting tenants'

  09.11.2009

  Shared mailboxes can assist credit card frauds.
• Fake job sites demand credit card details

  09.11.2009

  The credit card scams target graduates.
• Using long-term fixed savings accounts 'is unwise'

  09.11.2009

  Future rate rises could change the savings account market.
• Travel cover 'essential' for winter holidaymakers

  09.11.2009

  Britons have been advised to take out travel insurance.
• Broadband speeds affecting home purchases

  09.11.2009

  Buyers are interested in broadband speeds.
• New pet insurance product launched

  09.11.2009

  Aviva offers 'three-tiered' pet insurance.
• Chips 'not used for credit card fraud'

  09.11.2009

  Criminals only 'clone' magnetic credit card strips.
• 'Negligence' change affects credit card customers

  09.11.2009

  The FSA will treat some credit card issues differently.
• Bank account changes 'need not be permanent'

  09.11.2009

  Customers can 'switch back' their RBS or Lloyds bank accounts.
• Prepaid cards 'great' for holidays

  09.11.2009

  Fees tend to be low for prepaid credit cards.
• Cashback credit cards help mortgage customers

  09.11.2009

  Credit card usage builds a payments history for customers.
• Credit card use affected by 'financial repair'

  09.11.2009

  Some credit card customers are changing their habits.
• P2P lapses 'put credit card data at risk'

  06.11.2009

  Credit card information can be leaked via networks.
• Customers advised on credit card mistakes

  06.11.2009

  Credit card payments made in error can be retrieved.
• Contactless credit cards 'used for parking meters'

  06.11.2009

  A city council is to begin a credit card trial.
• Taxi driver accused of stealing credit card

  06.11.2009

  A customer has claimed that his credit card was switched.
• Shoppers use internet to cut spending

  06.11.2009

  Online price comparison has improved personal finances.
• New Royal Mail talks to end credit card delays

  06.11.2009

  Credit card statement hold-ups will become less frequent.
• RBS 'adds bank account customers'

  06.11.2009

  The bank account provider released third quarter figures.
• Savings accounts to benefit from mortgage trends

  06.11.2009

  Revenues from savings accounts are being used to fund lending.
• Strengthening pound noted by credit card provider

  05.11.2009

  Some credit card payments are affected by the trend.
• Savings account priorities 'different for rich'

  05.11.2009

  Bespoke savings accounts can require high minimum deposits.
• BoE to print more money

  05.11.2009

  Quantitative easing has been expanded.
• Postal strike warning for credit card customers

  05.11.2009

  Delayed mail might be a sign of credit card fraud.
• Waiters face credit card fees

  05.11.2009

  Credit card policies have changed with new rules.
• New savings account offers 'Stepped' rates

  05.11.2009

  AERs for the savings account will rise each year.
• Cash for clunkers 'doubles personal loan volumes'

  05.11.2009

  The personal loan sector has been boosted by the scheme.
• Pet insurance firm highlights Bonfire Night care

  05.11.2009

  Owners will guard against firework pet insurance claims.
• Northern Rock notes savings account increase

  04.11.2009

  Customers have added to their savings account balances.
• Car insurance firm highlights road rage research

  04.11.2009

  Drivers' taste in stickers could have implications for car insurance.
• Banks work to close credit card security gaps

  04.11.2009

  Customer credit card protections are to be boosted.
• Cashback credit cards 'a good Christmas option'

  04.11.2009

  American Express has issued new credit card guidance.
• Loans customers 'should haggle with car dealers'

  04.11.2009

  Car buyers are not putting their personal loans to best use.
• Savings account compensation review welcomed

  04.11.2009

  Levies for savings account providers could be changed.
• Online credit card payments confidence 'is high'

  04.11.2009

  Credit card security has helped internet vendors.
• Credit card deals 'difficult to secure'

  03.11.2009

  Criteria for credit cards are tightening.
• Break-up 'could improve' bank account competition

  03.11.2009

  Bank accounts could be more competitive.
• Label to help motorists choose used cars

  03.11.2009

  Car costs made clearer by fuel economy labels.
• Credit cards abroad 'hit by GDP'

  03.11.2009

  BoE to decide on quantitative easing.
• Cardholders 'should look at reward schemes'

  03.11.2009

  Credit card rewards have many advantages.
• Broadband tax 'could exclude poorer households'

  02.11.2009

  Broadband tax may not improve access.
• Confidence up but budgets still tight

  02.11.2009

  Consumers 'feeling more positive' about finances.
• House prices rise in October

  02.11.2009

  Property prices continued to rise last month.
• Lending Code comes into effect

  02.11.2009

  Credit card holders to be better protected.
• Credit card changes 'could affect finances'

  02.11.2009

  Changes to the law may hit credit card customers.

October 2009

• Savings account sector offers wide choice

  30.10.2009

  New savings accounts are on offer for savvy depositors.
• Car insurance documents caught up in postal strike

  30.10.2009

  Walkouts have delayed the delivery of documents.
• Credit card borrowing 'used to smooth out income'

  30.10.2009

  People with unpredictable incomes often use credit cards.
• Co-op issues home insurance flood warning

  30.10.2009

  Flood defences could lower home insurance costs.
• Personal loan payments 'a priority' for consumers

  30.10.2009

  Outstanding personal loans are being paid off in higher numbers.
• 'Financial wellbeing' increases

  30.10.2009

  Conditions affecting household budgets could be improving.
• Credit card requirements 'vary widely'

  30.10.2009

  People can use credit cards for different purposes.
• Smart metering 'to cut gas and electricity bills'

  30.10.2009

  Google has stepped into the gas and electricity market.
• Fraud figures signal rise in credit card crime

  30.10.2009

  Credit card account hacks have increased.
• Lloyds expects fewer mortgage defaults

  29.10.2009

  A banking group could change strategy due to mortgage trends.
• Home insurance claims 'to rise 97% at Halloween'

  29.10.2009

  Tricksters could cause 3.6m home insurance claims.
• Credit card claims firms face new criticism

  29.10.2009

  Customers are still being misled by CMCs over credit cards.
• BoE notes decline in personal loan borrowing

  29.10.2009

  Customers prioritised personal loan repayments last month.
• Basic bank accounts 'still on the increase'

  29.10.2009

  Bank account numbers have risen again, the BBA confirms.
• Sainsbury's issues Facebook home insurance warning

  29.10.2009

  Advertising parties online can lead to home insurance claims.
• Scottish crime survey shows credit card fears

  29.10.2009

  More than half of Scots worry about credit card fraud.
• Credit cards covered by FSA code of conduct

  29.10.2009

  Regulatory reforms will affect credit cards.
• New fixed-rate savings account helps Poppy Appeal

  28.10.2009

  The savings account donates an extra 0.2% on deposits.
• Halifax highlights home insurance lodger risks

  28.10.2009

  'Rogue' tenants can result in failed home insurance claims.
• Savings account firm to be split

  28.10.2009

  Northern Rock savings accounts will switch to a 'good' bank.
• Analyst forecasts credit card fee overhaul

  28.10.2009

  Defaqto has predicted future trends for credit cards.
• Cash surpluses 'can be used for credit cards'

  28.10.2009

  A financial expert has advised on credit card strategies.
• Bonfire Night causes home insurance concerns

  28.10.2009

  A home insurance provider has warned of firework accidents.
• Student loans change 'won't make much difference'

  28.10.2009

  Push.co.uk has commented on Student Loans Company reforms.
• MPs investigate credit card searches

  28.10.2009

  Credit card repayment checks leave marks on files.
• Credit card users offered holidays by fraudsters

  28.10.2009

  Trading Standards has warned of a credit card scam.
• Industry responds to credit card reform plans

  27.10.2009

  Government credit card plans have sparked debate.
• Benefit rules on pensioner savings to change

  27.10.2009

  A charity has commented on upcoming savings changes.
• Job site hack 'could put credit cards at risk'

  27.10.2009

  Fraudsters could use stolen data to gain credit card details.
• FLA tracks fall in credit card spending

  27.10.2009

  Credit card users are refocusing their finances
• Contactless credit cards 'are secure'

  27.10.2009

  Contactless credit cards do not attract fraudsters.
• Barclays purchases savings account firm

  27.10.2009

  Standard Life Bank has been acquired for £226m.
• Government credit card proposals published

  27.10.2009

  Minimum credit card repayments could be increased.
• Research shows support for reward credit cards

  27.10.2009

  Many customers could switch to reward credit card deals.
• Car insurance firm highlights accident increase

  27.10.2009

  A high number of car insurance claims will be made this week.
• CESP aims to cut gas and electricity costs

  26.10.2009

  Green measures are to target gas and electricity usage.
• Banks face tougher disclosure rules

  26.10.2009

  Reporting from bank account providers is to be improved.
• Scrappage scheme increases personal loan lending

  26.10.2009

  A government initiative is influencing the personal loan market.
• Spending cuts lead to 'social nesting'

  26.10.2009

  Recession-hit consumers are staying in to save money.
• Test highlights postal strike credit card delays

  26.10.2009

  Deliveries have slowed, holding up credit card bills.
• Brown hints at new credit card rules

  26.10.2009

  Credit card changes are to be announced tomorrow.
• Scottish Power cuts gas and electricity deal

  26.10.2009

  The gas and electricity tariff now costs 2% less.
• Cashback credit cards 'useful for Halloween'

  26.10.2009

  Credit card rewards can alleviate spending burdens.
• Credit card accusations wrong, Met officer says

  26.10.2009

  A police credit card investigation has been completed.
• Police tell of dramatic credit card raid

  23.10.2009

  A cloned credit cards scam has been discovered.
• Britons show credit card caution

  23.10.2009

  Repayments are a priority for credit card customers.
• Savings accounts 'used for mortgage deposits'

  23.10.2009

  Parents are using savings accounts to help their children.
• Expert welcomes MPs' credit card investigation

  23.10.2009

  The effect of credit card searches will be discussed next week.
• Car insurance warning as clocks go back

  23.10.2009

  Accidents and car insurance claims could rise this weekend.
• Credit card lenders making reform efforts

  23.10.2009

  Banks and credit card firms are doing a 'vast amount'.
• 0% credit cards 'can spread repayment costs'

  23.10.2009

  Financial strain can be eased by use of credit cards.
• New gas and electricity tariff tops tables

  23.10.2009

  The gas and electricity price war has taken a new turn.
• Start of postal strike to cause credit card delays

  22.10.2009

  Credit card bill deliveries will be affected by the strikes.
• Overseas credit card payments get MPC boost

  22.10.2009

  BoE data has affected users of credit cards abroad.
• Increase in credit card 'courier' scams

  22.10.2009

  Fraudsters are targeting customers' credit card PINs.
• Paid work a priority for many students

  22.10.2009

  Students are taking part-time jobs due to financial concerns.
• Call for home insurance over sofa accidents

  22.10.2009

  esure has highlighted the importance of sofa home insurance.
• Car insurance premiums rise sharply

  22.10.2009

  The recession has boosted the cost of car insurance.
• Households 'spending more on gas and electricity'

  22.10.2009

  Gas and electricity costs have caused a rise in fuel poverty.
• Skiers given travel insurance guidance

  22.10.2009

  Travel insurance policies for ski trips vary widely.
• 0% credit cards 'good for Christmas'

  21.10.2009

  An adviser has offered festive credit card tips.
• King proposals could affect credit card firms

  21.10.2009

  'Mixed banking' credit card providers could be split.
• New 'BT' credit card calls reported

  21.10.2009

  Wales residents are being affected by a credit card scam.
• Home insurance provider warns of garden damage

  21.10.2009

  Home insurance claims could rise due to winter weather.
• Shoppers get savvy for Christmas 2009

  21.10.2009

  Credit-crunched consumers are re-focusing their finances.
• Travel insurance skipped on half-term holidays

  21.10.2009

  One in five trips are taken without travel insurance.
• Gas and electricity bills cause consumer concern

  21.10.2009

  Households are seeking help on gas and electricity costs.
• Iceland agrees savings account deal with UK

  21.10.2009

  Money lost from savings accounts will be repaid.
• Notice savings accounts 'have made a comeback'

  21.10.2009

  Higher AERs are offered by savings accounts with restrictions.
• Ofgem to reform gas and electricity bills

  20.10.2009

  Comparing gas and electricity deals will become easier.
• Bank account take-up improves financial inclusion

  20.10.2009

  More and more people are using bank accounts.
• Industry reacts to FSA mortgage plans

  20.10.2009

  The watchdog wants to ban self-certification mortgages.
• ATMs hit by 'Lebanese loop' credit card crime

  20.10.2009

  Fraudster gangs are thought to be behind the credit card scam.
• 'Scareware' fraudsters steal credit card details

  20.10.2009

  A credit card scam is operating worldwide.
• AXA issues Bonfire Night home insurance warning

  20.10.2009

  Malicious damage home insurance claims are to increase.
• Students speak of financial worries

  19.10.2009

  Many graduates are facing loan concerns.
• Twitter founder behind iPhone credit card device

  19.10.2009

  Jack Dorsey has helped to develop the credit card gadget.
• Travellers pass up specialist cruise insurance

  19.10.2009

  Specialist travel insurance is missed by many cruisers.
• Credit card PIN reminders cause concern

  19.10.2009

  An academic wants a bank review on credit card security.
• Savings account procedures should change, MP says

  19.10.2009

  Savings account practices for the bereaved could be reviewed.
• FSA plans 'intrusive' mortgage regulation

  19.10.2009

  Self-certification mortgages are to be banned.
• Postal strike tips given to credit card customers

  19.10.2009

  Checking credit card deadlines is advised by the Payments Council.
• Britons 'waste a lot of gas and electricity'

  19.10.2009

  Superfluous gas and electricity usage remains widespread.
• Gas and electricity market competition increases

  16.10.2009

  Three cheap gas and electricity tariffs have been launched.
• Unhealthy spending to rise after recession

  16.10.2009

  Britons plan to 'binge' following the downturn.
• Credit card delays likely as dates are set for strike

  16.10.2009

  Postmen will strike next week, affecting credit card bills.
• Credit card claims firms criticised again

  16.10.2009

  Some CMCs make false credit card promises, banks find.
• Home insurance firm calls for tenant checks

  16.10.2009

  Dishonest landlords can face home insurance cancellations.
• ABI chief calls for caution on insurance fraud

  16.10.2009

  Cover providers are cracking down on insurance crimes.
• Savings account poll reaches new high

  16.10.2009

  Sentiment on savings accounts is now more positive.
• Bank improves contactless credit card information

  16.10.2009

  A credit card 'vidcast' has been made by Barclays.
• Car insurance firm warns of driver stress

  16.10.2009

  Stress can cause accidents and car insurance claims.
• OFT to probe credit card charges

  15.10.2009

  Extra credit card costs from 'drip pricing' will be reviewed.
• HMRC sees rise in credit card scam emails

  15.10.2009

  Emails offering tax refunds are used to steal credit card data.
• Student loan investigation announced

  15.10.2009

  David Lammy has called a student loan review.
• Heating bills could fall with new technology

  15.10.2009

  Eco-friendly systems can cut gas and electricity costs.
• Mortgage broker sees housing recovery

  15.10.2009

  Housing supply is still low, a mortgage expert has said.
• UK prepares for EU bank account scheme

  15.10.2009

  Bank account direct debits are to be simplified.
• Credit card tapes 'kept by call centres'

  15.10.2009

  Many centres are allowing credit card security lapses.
• Expert warns of Facebook credit card thefts

  14.10.2009

  Social network profiles can assist credit card fraud.
• Green gadgets cut gas and electricity prices

  14.10.2009

  Gas and electricity bills fall as energy efficiency rises.
• High interest savings accounts 'running out'

  14.10.2009

  The savings market has been hit by rate reductions.
• Households under pressure from rising unemployment

  14.10.2009

  Job losses could be affecting loan repayments.
• Workshops to help Britons decide on savings accounts

  14.10.2009

  The Save Xmas scheme is to continue this winter.
• Travel prepaid cards 'better for holiday cash'

  14.10.2009

  FairFX.com sees prepaid credit cards as a cheaper solution.
• Improve design of bank accounts, FSCP urges

  14.10.2009

  An expert wants bank account offers to be made simpler.
• Banks get help on new credit card rules

  14.10.2009

  EU laws for credit card payments start next month.
• Digital inclusion 'to cut gas and electricity bills'

  13.10.2009

  Web access allows customers to compare gas and electricity.
• Savings Manifesto launched by ABI

  13.10.2009

  The organisation has plans to boost consumer savings.
• Credit card customers face new strike threat

  13.10.2009

  Credit card bill deliveries could be delayed.
• Credit cards hit by decline in sterling

  13.10.2009

  A weaker pound affects overseas credit card payments.
• Children's poll shows impressive savings knowledge

  13.10.2009

  Many youngsters know what their parents are saving for.
• Inflation decline could impact on savings rates

  13.10.2009

  Price trends can affect the BoE rate and savings account AERs.
• Fewer reward credit cards available to consumers

  13.10.2009

  The reward credit cards market is changing.
• Low interest rates to affect savings accounts

  12.10.2009

  ISA savings account AERs could stay low due to the BoE.
• Scottish scheme to affect gas and electricity

  12.10.2009

  Extra efficiency could lower gas and electricity usage.
• Parts of mortgage sector 'recovering'

  12.10.2009

  Lenders have observed a 'two speed' mortgage market.
• Undervalued clothes lead to home insurance errors

  12.10.2009

  Mistakes can be made in home insurance applications.
• Dating service subject of credit card dispute

  12.10.2009

  A credit card customer could face legal action from Be2.
• Account takeover credit card crime 'on the up'

  12.10.2009

  Credit card hijackings are increasingly common, CIFAS said.
• Loan delay students 'should get help'

  12.10.2009

  A funding officer has offered student loan advice.
• Credit card claims 'too good to be true'

  12.10.2009

  Which? has warned credit card customers about CMCs.
• Credit card ID thefts 'causing concern'

  12.10.2009

  Fears about credit card crime have risen in the recession.
• Credit card charges changed by provider

  09.10.2009

  HSBC has moved to standardise its credit card fees.
• New mortgage deals 'won't improve loan provision'

  09.10.2009

  Mortgage availability will remain low, a broker has said.
• Help for vulnerable energy customers proposed

  09.10.2009

  New rules are planned for gas and electricity suppliers.
• Bank account changes welcomed by customer group

  09.10.2009

  Bank account service could improve, Customer First UK said.
• Court clarifies credit card agreements law

  09.10.2009

  A court decision could affect credit card claims.
• Gas and electricity bills 'could rise 60%'

  09.10.2009

  Ofgem has identified market pressures on energy costs.
• Credit card fears over national postal strike

  09.10.2009

  Industrial action could affect credit card bills.
• Bank of England 'will keep rates low'

  08.10.2009

  Mortgage holders could benefit from long-term low rates.
• Gas customers face 'imperial meter' mix-ups

  08.10.2009

  Meter conversions can lead to erroneous energy bills.
• Gas and electricity regulator faces criticism

  08.10.2009

  Green schemes could have led to energy bill increases.
• Credit card customers warned over online payments

  08.10.2009

  Email mistakes can result in credit card payments failing.
• Credit cards targeted through spam emails

  08.10.2009

  Phishing messages could trick credit card customers.
• Bank switching systems 'to change'

  08.10.2009

  Changing bank accounts will be easier under new measures.
• Facebook hit by credit card scam

  08.10.2009

  Teeth whitener providers misusing credit card details.
• Older people 'should research credit card rates'

  08.10.2009

  Saga has pointed out potential credit card savings.
• Gas and electricity meters 'must include display'

  07.10.2009

  An industry group has advised on smart meters.
• Upbeat consumers 'ready to spend'

  07.10.2009

  Consumer confidence has improved, Nationwide has said.
• Society calls for ISA savings account checks

  07.10.2009

  Savings account reviews are important, a report has shown.
• Credit card security 'important in recessions'

  07.10.2009

  A warning over credit card ID theft has been issued.
• Bank updates on credit card offers

  07.10.2009

  Access to credit card deals remains open at Halifax.
• Credit card fraud 'declines'

  07.10.2009

  A fall in credit card losses has been tracked.
• Ex-deputy mayor sentenced over credit card misuse

  07.10.2009

  Ian Clement made false credit card claims.
• Push.co.uk comments on Tory student loan plans

  07.10.2009

  Student finances could be boosted through a discount scheme.
• Credit card fraud warning over phishing email list

  06.10.2009

  A phishing attack is targeting credit card numbers.
• Cashback credit cards 'don't affect spending'

  06.10.2009

  A study has analysed cashback credit card deals.
• Saga calls for ISA rate gap closure

  06.10.2009

  ISA savings account rates can vary by age group.
• Business boost for bank account providers

  06.10.2009

  Customers might use more bank services in future.
• Credit card spending 'a key concern for students'

  06.10.2009

  Student credit card habits have been exposed by Equifax.
• Pet insurance provider gives tips on animal diets

  06.10.2009

  A healthy diet can lead to cheaper pet insurance deals.
• RBS restricts credit card applications

  06.10.2009

  Credit card application rules have been changed.
• Sainsbury's announces reforms to 0% credit card

  06.10.2009

  The 0% credit card now has a longer interest-free period.
• Report offers savings account bonus guidance

  05.10.2009

  Bonus payments on statements can cause confusion.
• Credit card thieves focus on search engines

  05.10.2009

  A credit card scam targeting Google has been exposed.
• Students 'must budget' as finances are squeezed

  05.10.2009

  State financial assistance is important for many undergraduates.
• Credit card protections 'don't extend to cheques'

  05.10.2009

  UK law makes refunds more likely for credit card customers.
• Expert slams 'astounding' credit card claims

  05.10.2009

  Firms could be misleading the public over credit cards.
• Ofgem faces criticism from consumer groups

  05.10.2009

  The gas and electricity watchdog 'needs to do more'.
• Icesave refunds 'to end soon'

  05.10.2009

  Customers must contact FSCS by October 15th.
• Older Britons to benefit from change in ISA rules

  05.10.2009

  Over-50s can save £5,100 a year tax-free from Tuesday.
• 'Ex-effects' hit credit scores

  05.10.2009

  Applications for credit card deals are affected.
• Providers highlight credit card theft fears

  05.10.2009

  Credit card fraud can result from unsecure PINs.
• Credit card deal launched by Amazon.co.uk

  02.10.2009

  The 0% credit card offers Loyalty Points.
• Call for caution over house price 'recovery'

  02.10.2009

  The mortgage market remains tight for borrowers.
• FSA helps banks plan for fee case outcome

  02.10.2009

  A bank charges ruling is expected soon.
• ID theft warning offered by credit card firm

  02.10.2009

  Credit card statements are being targeted by burglars.
• Motorists face 'treacherous' October

  02.10.2009

  Dark evenings lead to more claims from providers.
• Surveyors upbeat on BoE credit card poll

  02.10.2009

  Credit card availability could increase.
• Travel credit cards 'cut cash waste'

  02.10.2009

  Around £1.8bn of holiday cash is unspent each year.
• Egg announces credit card change

  01.10.2009

  Long-term customers have been encouraged to reapply for cashback.
• IMF issues credit supply warning

  01.10.2009

  Britain is seen by the organisation as 'susceptible' to shortfalls.
• BoE notes changing credit card conditions

  01.10.2009

  Credit scoring, availability and customer demand have all fallen.
• Insurance industry responds to age concerns

  01.10.2009

  BIBA has highlighted the success of its 'signposting' system.
• Santander updates on major bank rebranding

  01.10.2009

  Consolidation of branches will lead to wider customer access.
• Tax rebate credit card emails 'not valid'

  01.10.2009

  HMRC does not notify customers about refunds online.
• Older Britons 'should focus on savings'

  01.10.2009

  Many people are retiring on lower than expected incomes.

September 2009

• Car insurance holders warned about deer

  30.09.2009

  Hitting animals is more likely in autumn darkness.
• Broadband 'a fixture' for 422m homes

  30.09.2009

  Fixed broadband uptake defies recession.
• XL customers waiting for credit card refund

  30.09.2009

  Cardholders waiting to get their money back.
• Households 'saving' through recession

  30.09.2009

  More money set aside in second quarter.
• Credit card scammer arrested on second fraud

  30.09.2009

  Card used to purchase Rolex watches.
• Travel insurance deals 'vital' for valuables

  30.09.2009

  Adequate cover important when travelling.
• Credit card market 'tightening'

  30.09.2009

  Consumer credit dries up.
• Consumers urged to check water bills

  29.09.2009

  Households could be paying too much for water.
• Credit card lending up in August

  29.09.2009

  BoE figures show increase in card approvals.
• Savings and mortgages 'subdued'

  29.09.2009

  Savings at building societies decline.
• Citibank offers credit card management tips

  29.09.2009

  Credit card provider offers advice.
• Vehicle scrappage scheme extended

  29.09.2009

  New car initiative extended by £100m.
• Old credit card accounts 'should be closed'

  29.09.2009

  Cardholders advised to close unused accounts.
• Students 'offered non-existent accommodation'

  28.09.2009

  Fake landlords are stealing deposits from youngsters.
• Credit card use 'helping charities in recession'

  28.09.2009

  The products donate to charity as purchases are made.
• Financial expert calls for bank 'transparency'

  28.09.2009

  Products including card deals 'should be simplified'.
• August house price data 'is flat'

  28.09.2009

  Property values fell by 0.1% last month.
• Bank reacts to student loan backlog

  28.09.2009

  Lloyds TSB will now extend overdrafts for student customers.
• 'Water firm' calls lead to credit card concerns

  28.09.2009

  Customers have been advised not to give away card numbers.
• Providers comment on energy bill controversy

  28.09.2009

  Gas and electricity firms can increase customer costs without notice.
• Bank branch closures planned in recession

  28.09.2009

  Online banking has increased in popularity over recent years.
• BSA comments on future of Northern Rock

  28.09.2009

  The move would be a reversal of banking industry trends.
• Good Food Guide calls for credit card rule

  28.09.2009

  Extra payments will no longer count towards waiter wages.
• Academics warn on card crime 'underworld'

  28.09.2009

  Facebook is being used to find out sensitive financial information.
• Economist concerned over consumer finances

  25.09.2009

  Deflation and job losses remain a threat.
• Police investigate credit card 'skimming'

  25.09.2009

  A spate of incidents has been reported in Wycombe.
• Fake World Cup ticket scam uncovered

  25.09.2009

  Touts are stealing fans' credit card details.
• Barclaycard recommends online payments

  25.09.2009

  The firm has issued the advice due to the postal strikes.
• Energy firms 'not changing direct debit policies'

  25.09.2009

  Bills for cash and cheque payers cost around 10% extra.
• Prepaid MasterCard provider gloomy on pound

  25.09.2009

  Travellers are set to suffer from changing exchange rates.
• Industry to close cheque card system

  25.09.2009

  The service is in 'terminal decline'.
• Savings hit in 'tough year' for families

  25.09.2009

  Many households have recently raided their cash deposits.
• 7Safe warns on 'innocuous' web links

  25.09.2009

  Credit card fraud can occur due to undetectable viruses.
• Acai emails 'still targeting credit card users'

  24.09.2009

  Slimmers are signing up to unbreakable standing orders.
• Banks 'were hours from collapse'

  24.09.2009

  Mervyn King has spoken about last year's emergency rescue scheme.
• Credit card customers notified of misleading claim

  24.09.2009

  A firm has misrepresented the law in an advert.
• Card security crackdown catches out agents

  24.09.2009

  Retailers are expected to comply with a global security standard.
• Ponds and sticks 'can lead to dog deaths'

  24.09.2009

  Serious health problems are caused by bacterial infections.
• Popularity of fixed rate mortgages falls

  24.09.2009

  Interest rate cuts have made variable loans cheaper to repay.
• MIB unveils 'Stay Insured' campaign

  24.09.2009

  Recession-hit motorists might be tempted to avoid car cover.
• Essential costs weigh on budgets in recession

  24.09.2009

  Households are struggling with energy bills, accommodation and transport costs.
• Business group predicts slow economic recovery

  23.09.2009

  Growth will be tepid in early 2010, the CBI claims.
• Fashionistas 'might be underinsured'

  23.09.2009

  Providers offer varying levels of 'wardrobe cover'.
• Halifax announces change to overdrafts policy

  23.09.2009

  The bank follows RBS in reforming its fee structure.
• Treasury Committee to probe credit searches

  23.09.2009

  Customers can affect their credit scores by shopping around.
• Customers warned over late payment card fees

  23.09.2009

  Firms charge £12 a month for those who miss the deadline.
• Over-50s face ISA rule confusion

  23.09.2009

  Different providers offer different policies on fixed-rate accounts.
• BBA notes credit card 'control'

  23.09.2009

  Spending was found to have moderated last month.
• Call issued for cyber crime 'common sense'

  23.09.2009

  Online security depends on web surfers being 'streetwise'.
• Satisfaction with mortgages 'has risen'

  23.09.2009

  Housing recovery could have led to improving sentiment.
• School shoe sales boost web shopping

  23.09.2009

  Internet shopping exceeded expectations last month.
• Welsh Assembly credit card probe appoints auditors

  22.09.2009

  Around £718,000 of expenses were run up on 34 cards.
• 'Seismic shifts' in pound to affect card customers

  22.09.2009

  Sterling is forecast to 'fall fast and far'.
• New York 'most expensive' for city breaks

  22.09.2009

  The US city topped Milan and Moscow in the survey.
• Elderly unsure of ISA allowance changes

  22.09.2009

  The tax-free threshold will rise for over-50s from next month.
• Owners of older pets get insurance advice

  22.09.2009

  Premiums generally rise as a dog or cat ages.
• Which? calls for transparency on energy prices

  22.09.2009

  Clarity 'is needed' on wholesale costs for energy suppliers.
• Tight market pushes house prices up

  22.09.2009

  The value of the typical home has risen by 0.6%.
• Bank of England highlights 'paradox of thrift'

  21.09.2009

  Increased savings could be economically counter-productive, report indicates.
• Credit card customers threatened by 'Clampi' virus

  21.09.2009

  Around 40,000 computers have been affected by the code.
• CBI unveils student finance proposals

  21.09.2009

  Degree subsidies should be cut, according to a report.
• Underinsured students 'have £3,500 of valuables'

  21.09.2009

  Some parents' policies do not protect their children's possessions.
• Weak pound hits eurozone holidaymakers

  21.09.2009

  Sterling fell again against the euro today.
• Insurance warning issued for young drivers

  21.09.2009

  Despite paying higher premiums, teenage drivers remain numerous.
• 'Adverse order' credit card warning issued

  21.09.2009

  Order of payments policies can influence card balances.
• Savings sentiment falls slightly

  21.09.2009

  A report shows that confidence in the sector remains 'volatile'.
• Non-saving students could turn to credit cards

  18.09.2009

  Undergraduates fail to save for academic year.
• Gas and electric bills 'unlikely to fall'

  18.09.2009

  Energy providers say tariffs will remain the same.
• Airlines 'charging credit card holders extra'

  18.09.2009

  Revenues being boosted by additional fees.
• Mortgage lending 'down in August'

  18.09.2009

  CML suggests home loans decline.
• Loans 'may be late' into student bank accounts

  18.09.2009

  Loans may not be ready for start of term.
• Credit cards 'replacing cheque payments'

  18.09.2009

  Cheque payments declining in the UK.
• Spending cuts 'to boost pound, credit cards'

  18.09.2009

  Cuts in public spending could help exchange rate.
• Credit card cloning ring uncovered

  17.09.2009

  Essex Police find card scammers.
• Barclaycard makes contactless charity donations

  17.09.2009

  Credit card provider launches new technology.
• Consumers holding back on high street

  17.09.2009

  Retail sales unchanged in August.
• 'Cautious optimism' returning to property market

  17.09.2009

  Consumers perceive greater access to mortgages.
• Almost half of Britons 'not saving'

  17.09.2009

  Britons urged to save more.
• Credit card fraud 'possible' at contact centres

  17.09.2009

  Card details not being protected.
• First-time buyers getting 'raw deal'

  17.09.2009

  Conditions remain tough for new buyers.
• Uninsured drivers to face tougher penalties

  16.09.2009

  Owners can be fined for keeping uninsured vehicles.
• MP calls for Leeds credit card scandal inquiry

  16.09.2009

  MP calls for inquiry into alleged misuse of credit cards.
• Credit card holders 'threatened' by postal strike

  16.09.2009

  Strikes could lead to late repayments.
• Credit card payment management system launched

  16.09.2009

  JPMorgan Chase develops new online tool.
• House prices 'starting to recover'

  16.09.2009

  Property prices could peak sooner than thought.
• Government helps households switch utilities

  16.09.2009

  Struggling households advised on energy costs.
• Cost of living cheaper as inflation falls

  16.09.2009

  CPI inflation fell during August.
• Credit card debt 'can be managed'

  16.09.2009

  Newspaper offers debt advice.
• FSA highlights decline in repossessions

  15.09.2009

  Fewer people are thought to be struggling with their loans.
• BBA comments on new complaints data

  15.09.2009

  Very few financial products are subject to an upheld complaint.
• Parents offer financial support to undergraduates

  15.09.2009

  Some parents take out loans to assist their student offspring.
• Online security fears flagged up by Experian

  15.09.2009

  One in 10 are thought to have no anti-virus software.
• Rural property 'at a premium'

  15.09.2009

  Houses in the country are generally less affordable.
• Police warn of 'BT man' card scam

  15.09.2009

  Fraudsters might be impersonating workers at the telecoms firm.
• Warning over bank transfer 'mistakes'

  15.09.2009

  Customers have been advised to double-check their bank transfers.
• Credit card rewards 'are convenient'

  15.09.2009

  Using the cards can become part of 'regular behaviour'.
• Savings accounts 'becoming more competitive'

  15.09.2009

  The Bank of England has lowered interest rates, affecting savers.
• Solicitor recommends use of credit cards abroad

  15.09.2009

  Credit cards are commonly accepted by overseas vendors.
• Injury sparks travel insurance warning

  14.09.2009

  Older travellers should take out insurance.
• Credit cards abroad affected by sterling volatility

  14.09.2009

  Fluctuations in exchange rate affecting card use overseas.
• Credit cards 'still popular' in EU

  14.09.2009

  Europeans continue to use credit cards.
• House purchase lending up for first time in two years

  14.09.2009

  Mortgage lending shows annual growth.
• Newly-weds urged to take out home insurance

  14.09.2009

  Home contents should be insured, experts say.
• Credit card misuse highlighted at Leeds Met

  14.09.2009

  Excess spending at Leeds Metropolitan University discovered.
• 'Don't delay' travel insurance for World Cup

  11.09.2009

  England supporters should not wait until 2010.
• Interest rate decision 'boosts credit cards abroad'

  11.09.2009

  Sterling to regain stability on interest rate news.
• Bogus ticket sites 'hurting' credit card holders

  11.09.2009

  The OFT has launched a campaign on the issue.
• Students warned against reckless credit card spending

  11.09.2009

  Students working to deal with debt.
• Home insurance policies 'still important'

  11.09.2009

  Brits should not cut down on cover.
• Credit card safety 'can prevent ID theft'

  11.09.2009

  Keeping credit cards secure is advisable.
• Interest rates kept at 0.5%

  10.09.2009

  Bank keeps rates at all-time low.
• Students to be offered credit card management tips

  10.09.2009

  Money management is on the cards for students.
• Brits 'being overcharged' for using cards abroad

  10.09.2009

  Credit card holders paying hefty sums overseas.
• Call issued for Britons to 'address finances'

  10.09.2009

  Over half do not make spending plans.
• Fall in insurance claims noted by Sainsbury's

  10.09.2009

  Storm claims boosted 2008's figures.
• 'Eligibility' service unveiled by Barclaycard

  10.09.2009

  The checks help to protect credit records.
• Ofgem to create new E-Serve unit

  09.09.2009

  Carbon-cutting targets will be a focus for the organisation.
• Recession ended in May, report claims

  09.09.2009

  While trends have turned positive, unemployment remains a concern.
• Credit card rights affirmed by industry group

  09.09.2009

  Card payments are protected by the Consumer Credit Act.
• Funeral finances causing concern

  09.09.2009

  The cost of the events is anticipated to rise sharply by 2014.
• Female drivers 'feel under threat'

  09.09.2009

  Motorists are often scared while looking for their keys.
• Prevx gives tips for online credit card security

  09.09.2009

  Anti-virus software limits internet threats, according to an expert.
• Homeowners urged to 'take control'

  08.09.2009

  The government is running a variety of mortgage initiatives.
• Credit cards 'used by grey gappers'

  08.09.2009

  Journeys planned by 55 to 64-year-olds are to cost around £2,600 each.
• Advisers highlight Brits' financial priorities

  08.09.2009

  People are looking to take control of their repayments, CCCS has said.
• City Hall gets credit card shake-up

  08.09.2009

  'Robust' systems of checks have been called for.
• FSA proposals for building societies criticised

  08.09.2009

  The CML has weighed in on the planned restrictions.
• Insurance recommended for rescue animals

  08.09.2009

  More Than said the cover was important for 'peace of mind'.
• Overdraft charges reduced at RBS-NatWest

  08.09.2009

  Customers are to pay £5, rather than £38.
• Average savings account 'held for 10 years'

  08.09.2009

  One in four people only check their account's interest rate when they apply.
• Travellers could benefit as sterling strengthens

  08.09.2009

  Currency market changes could make cards cheaper to use.
• Retirement savings 'are too low'

  07.09.2009

  Incomes for some future retirees could drop by 79% when they stop work.
• Bank of England 'won't raise rates'

  07.09.2009

  Quantitative easing and interest rates are likely to be held.
• More cardholders 'paying down balances'

  07.09.2009

  The number of people owing money on their credit card has fallen.
• Large banks 'could have closed in 2008'

  07.09.2009

  Radical changes would have occurred if the government's rescue deal had failed.
• Roadside cover 'different in France'

  07.09.2009

  Police are more involved with breakdown recovery on the continent.
• Dormancy fees affect card customers

  07.09.2009

  The charges can begin after just six months.
• Overpayment credit card scam targets hotels

  07.09.2009

  The fraudster asks for a money transfer as part of the con.
• Appeal against loan insurance ban to be heard

  07.09.2009

  The CAT is to hear that the point of sale restriction is unjust.
• Enquiries rise among buy-to-let landlords

  07.09.2009

  Mortgage provision remains a key concern for the sector.
• Shell changes credit card rewards

  07.09.2009

  Rates of cashback have now been reduced on the card.
• Credit card map highlights crime hotspots

  07.09.2009

  Shildon and Woolwich score highly for fraud.
• UK recession 'will be worse than expected'

  04.09.2009

  Britain's economy is predicted to shrink by 4.7% in 2009.
• Insurance concerns follow airline collapse

  04.09.2009

  SkyEurope's demise is likely to leave some out of pocket.
• Energy firm to support environmental campaign

  04.09.2009

  Customers taking part can cut bills by reducing energy usage.
• Charges made in City Hall credit card case

  04.09.2009

  Ian Clement will appear before magistrates next week.
• Expert calls for caution on housing hope

  04.09.2009

  A table-topping 1.99% mortgage was launched this week.
• Citizens Advice tracks increase in debt enquiries

  04.09.2009

  Credit card concerns are on the rise.
• New phone con centres on credit card rewards

  04.09.2009

  Cardholders are being offered 'free holidays'.
• Enquiries on the up at Citizens Advice

  04.09.2009

  The financial charity has become busier in the recession.
• Abbey highlights stamp duty savings

  04.09.2009

  Up to 35,000 home sales are predicted for the rest of the year.
• Industry reacts to credit card complaints data

  04.09.2009

  Which? said that customers need 'more information' about the issue.
• Snow Leopard security fears discussed

  04.09.2009

  Non-platform specific credit card fraud, such as phishing, is increasing.
• Insurers provide update on critical illness cover

  03.09.2009

  Critical illness claims data has been released by two of the UK's largest insurers.
• Change to ISA limit to boost savers

  03.09.2009

  Alistair Darling's policy comes into effect next month.
• FSA unveils card complaints data

  03.09.2009

  The regulator wants to improve transparency on credit card complaints.
• Airline collapse 'could lead to EU rule change'

  03.09.2009

  Credit card payments to travel firms are currently more protected.
• Lower wholesale energy costs predicted

  03.09.2009

  Gas prices for consumers might fall in future.
• Elderly 'not purchasing travel insurance deals'

  03.09.2009

  Underinsurance can be costly, Age Concern has said.
• Report signals housing recovery

  03.09.2009

  Estate agents have noted improving conditions.
• Over-50s show responsible credit card habits

  03.09.2009

  Older Britons are maintaining responsible card practices.
• Mortgage market affected by stamp duty holiday

  02.09.2009

  L&C Mortgages says that homebuyer interest might pick up.
• Drivers warned on breakdown cover cutbacks

  02.09.2009

  Towing a car home without the cover can cost £277.
• UK law 'to reflect US CARD Act'

  02.09.2009

  The government could make credit 'less available' to borrowers.
• CCTV 'shows payment with stolen credit card'

  02.09.2009

  The pictures have been released to help officers solve a fraud case.
• Savers 'should switch accounts regularly'

  02.09.2009

  Consumers have been advised to research table-topping accounts.
• Credit card payments protected at SkyEurope

  02.09.2009

  The airline has suspended its business operations.
• Economy hits car buyer numbers

  02.09.2009

  Personal finance concerns could have caused the downturn.
• Britons fund holidays through savings

  02.09.2009

  A provider has noted a change in consumer habits.
• Bank of England tracks credit card lending rise

  02.09.2009

  Consumers seem to be focusing on loan and mortgage debts.
• University towns 'see bigger house price rises'

  01.09.2009

  The Lloyds Banking Group compared property values over the last decade.
• Energy group calls for cheaper fuel costs

  01.09.2009

  The NEA recommends the introduction of a mandatory social tariff.
• Schoolbag underinsurance exposed by AXA

  01.09.2009

  The typical teenager carries £250 of valuables in their bag.
• Child savers benefit from 'positive austerity'

  01.09.2009

  The credit crunch could prove a net positive for Britain's youngsters.
• Positive credit card figures released in US

  01.09.2009

  Charge-off rates could stop growing over the months to come.
• Consumer credit card rights strengthened by EU

  01.09.2009

  New Europe-wide rules offer protections against excessive costs.
• Guilty pleas entered in credit card fraud case

  01.09.2009

  A US hacker faces 15 to 25 years in jail.
• Bank warns on savings offer deadline

  01.09.2009

  The ongoing 6% + 6% deal ends on Sunday.
• Recession-hit students 'taking on paid work'

  01.09.2009

  Parental financing has dried up for many undergraduates.
• Credit card users charged Fantasy Football fees

  01.09.2009

  Costs related to online games can be high.
• Clean credit card record 'important'

  01.09.2009

  Customers are facing tougher criteria when applying for loans.

August 2009

• Pet insurance holders urged to be careful over long weekend

  28.08.2009

  Look at pets like children, vets say.
• ABI: Travel insurance not a luxury

  28.08.2009

  Brits urged to take out insurance before holidays.
• Amex to charge £20 for unused credit card accounts

  28.08.2009

  Dormant accounts to be charged.
• Pensioners 'need support for fuel bills'

  28.08.2009

  Report reveals disparities in fuel usage.
• Barclaycard launches online account management

  28.08.2009

  New service will simplify credit card management.
• Online credit card use 'on the rise'

  27.08.2009

  E-retail booming in the UK.
• Energy bills 'to be volatile'

  27.08.2009

  Gas and electricity costs to be unstable.
• Travel insurance urged for bank holiday

  27.08.2009

  One in ten Brits have travelled without insurance.
• 'Lack of awareness' about motor insurance

  27.08.2009

  Car insurance needs more publicity.
• Brits 'revealing credit card PINs'

  27.08.2009

  Credit card holders are at risk of ID fraud.
• New home insurance package from Nationwide

  27.08.2009

  Building society offers discount on insurance.
• Credit card spending 'helps mortgage access'

  27.08.2009

  Brokers advise Brits to live on credit cards.
• Sellers more upbeat about property market

  26.08.2009

  A majority feel that conditions are improving.
• Savings account aims to help with pensioner bills

  26.08.2009

  Over-60s can suffer from fuel poverty during winter.
• Hacker enters guilty plea for credit card fraud

  26.08.2009

  The 29-year-old had previously been convicted of breaching Nasa's database.
• Credit card fees increased at Nationwide

  26.08.2009

  Overseas transactions charges are now 0.84%.
• Many 17 to 20-year-olds 'driving while uninsured'

  26.08.2009

  Motorists face punishment if caught without the cover.
• Insurer warns of 'hidden dangers' for animals

  26.08.2009

  A range of summer hazards are threatening the health of pets.
• Pet disputes 'causing stress to owners'

  26.08.2009

  Dogs and cat behaviour can result in neighbourhood problems.
• Students offered credit card help

  26.08.2009

  A report advises the group to pay close attention to finances.
• Mortgage poll forecasts more home transactions

  26.08.2009

  A broker poll predicts an increase in homebuyer loans.
• Financial concerns caused by 'boomerang' families

  26.08.2009

  Energy bills are a source of worry for many households.
• Pound loses value once more

  26.08.2009

  Sterling has fallen due to concerns about the economy.
• Celebrity sites 'used by spyware fraudsters'

  26.08.2009

  Reading Katie Price gossip can lead to ID theft.
• KPMG predicts mortgage lender mergers

  25.08.2009

  A 'small' number of deals might be struck.
• Property market 'could be affected by job losses'

  25.08.2009

  Unemployment in the UK stands at over 2.4 million.
• Insurance market 'changing' in recession

  25.08.2009

  Many people are looking to cut back on cover.
• Roadside distractions 'lead to insurance claims'

  25.08.2009

  Drivers often take their eyes off the road in summer.
• Customers 'repaying credit card balances'

  25.08.2009

  The downturn has led to changing financial priorities.
• Experts issue card fraud email warning

  25.08.2009

  Criminals are sending cardholders misleading messages.
• Breakdown cover part of new bank account deal

  25.08.2009

  The deal comes at a price of £10 per month.
• Older Britons 'more aware about finances'

  25.08.2009

  Gender, age and even marital status influence financial habits.
• Analyst notes 'improving' card market

  25.08.2009

  The US trend could transfer to the UK.
• Card firm focuses on payments records

  25.08.2009

  APR increases have been imposed for some customers.
• Credit card poll reveals gender gap

  25.08.2009

  More men than women pay their balances off each month.
• Second quarter fall for credit card lending

  25.08.2009

  People borrowed 7% less on cards over the three months.
• 'Cockney' cash machines unveiled

  24.08.2009

  The machines require customers' 'Huckleberry Finns' (PINs).
• Savers to benefit from new offers

  24.08.2009

  The new 5.4% online bonds are likely to sell out soon.
• Car insurance market competition 'to grow'

  24.08.2009

  APRs charged on direct debits are a new focus for motorists.
• 'Encouraging' report shows savings intentions

  24.08.2009

  One in five will save more in future.
• Energy direct debits 'are popular'

  24.08.2009

  Automatic payments can be used for gas and electricity bills.
• Customers 'should research 0% credit cards'

  24.08.2009

  Balance transfers can help to reduce repayments.
• High street bank 'to offer Money for Nothing'

  24.08.2009

  Abbey is to give away £36,000 in September prize draw.
• Uninsured students 'suffering bike thefts'

  24.08.2009

  Take-up of contents cover is running at just 16%.
• Credit card customers 'should choose wisely'

  24.08.2009

  Criteria have been tightened for some applicants.
• Accused card fraudster stokes controversy

  24.08.2009

  Alleged database hacker is 'not a bad guy', lawyer says.
• Balance transfers 'can work for students'

  24.08.2009

  Many young Britons owe money from their gap year.
• Card spending drives online shopping rise

  24.08.2009

  An annual increase of 14% has been noted.
• Pets and people 'share medical conditions'

  21.08.2009

  Pets and people share many of the same medical ailments
• Make life difficult for burglars, homeowners told

  21.08.2009

  Homeowners should make entry to their houses harder.
• Home ownership 'remains national obsession'

  21.08.2009

  Britons are still resolved to buy property.
• Poundland puts contactless cards on trial

  21.08.2009

  The shop where everything costs £1 wants to cut queues.
• Credit card trends 'affected by sunny weather'

  21.08.2009

  Holiday sales boomed when it was cold and wet in the UK.
• Students urged to take 'simple security measures'

  21.08.2009

  Students should take security precautions for property
• Recycling scheme finds duvets for dogs

  21.08.2009

  Students are recycling bedding for dogs
• 0% credit cards are 'the best deals going'

  21.08.2009

  Repayments need to be dealt with 'properly'.
• Tighter policies imposed by card firms

  21.08.2009

  Providers have made targeted changes.
• Credit card details stolen from hotel databases

  20.08.2009

  The suspected fraud took place in the US and Canada.
• Credit crunch 'leads to changing card rates'

  20.08.2009

  Providers are repricing deals, the Bank of England found.
• July sees 26% jump in mortgage lending

  20.08.2009

  Gross lending topped £16bn last month.
• Early saving 'can help with university costs'

  20.08.2009

  Child Trust Funds can provide valuable financial support for university.
• Big six 'dominate mortgage market'

  20.08.2009

  The UK's top mortgage lenders extended their reach last year.
• Breakdown cover 'is a holiday essential'

  20.08.2009

  European breakdown cover is 'as important as travel insurance'.
• Tesco signals expansion of financial services

  20.08.2009

  Alistair Darling has shown support for the move.
• Mixed signals for future credit card trends

  20.08.2009

  KPMG believes that consumers might struggle with finances.