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Citizens Advice Bureau Asks For More Volunteers

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:07:55 GMT

The recession has resulted in increased demand for the charity's services.

Crisis Hits Rich as Swiss Watch Sales Plunge

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:42:44 GMT

A 25 percent drop in exports was marked by the Swiss trade body.

Group Calls For 'Pro-Active' Action on Pensions

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:40:33 GMT

Improving public perceptions of saving would help, according to the NAPF.

Mobile Payment Popularity 'to Grow Steadily'

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:37:13 GMT

Consumers will become increasingly likely to make credit card payments via mobile phone in the future, according to a new report.

Credit Card Providers 'Should Get Act Together on FPS'

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:36:58 GMT

Consumer group Which? has called for more effort from the credit card and banking industry in raising awareness of the Faster Payments Service.

Bingo Firm Launches Tax Campaign

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:28:49 GMT

Players and employees alike have teamed up to protest against a proposed increase in bingo tax.

Fund Inflows 'On The Up'

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:02:01 GMT

Investment funds enjoyed strong sales in April, data released by an industry group has shown.

Nationwide Records Rise in House Prices

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:06:20 GMT

House prices increased by 1.2 percent during May according to the latest figures from Nationwide.

BSA Signals Support in Nationwide Savings Furore

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:25:13 GMT

The way the FSCS is funded needs to be looked at, the industry group said today.

Route Planner Data Highlights 'Staycation' Popularity

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:22:07 GMT

People are taking pleasure trips in the UK rather than abroad to save money.

200Mbps Home Broadband Moves Closer

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:09:41 GMT

Motorola has suggested that home broadband capable of speeds of 200Mbps is a step closer after Virgin Media chose the firm's termination system to power its new network.

FSA Reveals Bank Stress Test Information

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:07:46 GMT

Further details of the process have been released - following the refusal of a Freedom of Information request on the matter last week.

'Unfair' Compensation Bill Slammed by Nationwide

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:06:17 GMT

Payments to the FSCS remain a contentious issue to the building society, which has suffered a 69 percent drop in profits.

Borrowers Opting for Longer Mortgage Deals

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:30:08 GMT

New figures from a mortgage brokers show that home buyers are choosing three-year or longer loan deals.

Safety 'Top Priority' for Home Choice

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:34:35 GMT

A new Halifax Home Insurance survey has found that a feeling of safety plays a large role when people choose where to live.

Poll Shows Severe Pension Savings Shortfall

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:19:13 GMT

Private pension pots are not held by 50 percent of the working population - with youngsters even less likely to save.

ABI Code 'Good News' for Critical Illness Customers

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:34:18 GMT

The Association of British Insurers has claimed that its Code of Practice has led to fewer critical illness policyholders having their claims turned down.

End of Bling-Bling as Crisis Hits Rappers

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:10:49 GMT

Hip hop moguls are suffering in the credit crunch just as much as the man on the street, it has been revealed.

Group Shocked at 'Shameful' New Ombudsman Report

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:09:18 GMT

The amount of complaints upheld by the Ombudsman has caused concern with Which?

Holiday Money Habits 'Stay Wasteful'

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:45:04 GMT

Just two percent are using 'currency cards' while on their holiday, FairFX has claimed.

Home Insurance Warning for Half-term Holidays

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:43:55 GMT

New data from Swinton reveals a spike in home insurance claims during half-term breaks.

Santander Plan to Merge A&L, Abbey and Bradford & Bingley

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:40:53 GMT

Branch operations of three UK banks owned by the Spanish firm are to be merged next year.

Consumers Cutting Back on Credit Cards

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:08:46 GMT

The latest figures from the British Bankers' Association show that Britons are cutting back on credit card spending.

One in Ten 'Will Pay Off Mortgages Early'

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:25:02 GMT

More than one in ten British homeowners will use prevailing market conditions to pay off their mortgage ahead of schedule, new research reveals.

Credit Card Accounts Offering Faster Payments

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:49 GMT

The majority of British credit card accounts can now be paid using the Faster Payments Service from Apacs.