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Overhaul for overdraft charges

Over one million customers are awaiting the outcome of the Supreme Court Case between The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the UK's biggest banks over alleged unfair overdraft charges. Around 50 per cent of the UK population use their overdraft facility on a regular basis* so the impact on this case could be huge for the UK retail banking sector. Read More

24 November 2009

 
 

Money news

  • Review of the week: Santander ZERO Current Account

    Another stage in the ongoing battle between the banks and the Office of Fair Trading over the fairness of overdraft charges will end on Wednesday. The Supreme Court will ... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • How savers can beat rising inflation

    It's not been a great week for savers. Inflation is on the up, which will eat into the returns on cash savings, and a number of leading deals have been pulled, meaning le... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • How will the Queen's Speech affect you?

    With a massive budgetary deficit, a looming election and growing calls for action on risk-taking bankers; what's actually in this year's Queen's Speech and what will it m... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 18 November 2009

  • The seven deadly sins of debt

    Are you concealing a debt from your loved ones? Research by AXA suggests that a staggering 12.2million people in the UK are hiding some sort of debt from their partner, f... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 17 November 2009

  • How to give to charity

    Even in these difficult economic times, it seems people in the UK are still willing to dig deep for charity - but what are the best ways to give and how can you make the ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 13 November 2009

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Broadband news

  • Don't fall victim to phone scammers

    Did you know one in 40 UK households fall victim to telecoms mis-selling every year? Some even discover they've had their phone company changed without their knowledge or... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • Mobile, broadband & TV: cutting the cost of the new essentials

    Would you rather save money by skipping holidays or cutting back on services like broadband, TV and your mobile phone subscription? ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 14 August 2009

  • Beware the broadband traps

    Most of us aren't getting the broadband speeds we're paying for, according to a new report from Ofcom, while many risk being stung by exorbitant charges for exceeding mon... Read more

    James Parker - Broadband and mobile expert

    Updated: 31 July 2009

  • How to get faster broadband

    Every house in the country should receive 2MB broadband by 2012. In the meantime what can you do to speed up your internet connection?... Read more

    James Parker - Broadband and mobile expert

    Updated: 25 June 2009

  • Glasgow couple save £550 a year

    David Pirie, a 33-year old IT worker, and his wife Karien, live in Lennoxtown near Glasgow. The couple recently used their savings to clear his credit card debts. They ar... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 01 June 2009

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Mobile phones news

  • Don't fall victim to phone scammers

    Did you know one in 40 UK households fall victim to telecoms mis-selling every year? Some even discover they've had their phone company changed without their knowledge or... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • O2 loses iPhone exclusive

    It's finally happened. O2 has lost its exclusive with iPhone, sparking hopes of a price war that can only benefit gadget-mad consumers.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • How to complain if you're mis-sold a mobile contract

    After a voluntary code failed to cut the number of complaints, the communications watchdog Ofcom has brought in new rules to prevent mis-selling from mobile phone provide... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 September 2009

  • Finding the best mobile deal

    So there could soon be a new giant in the UK mobiles market if T-Mobile and Orange manage to thrash out a merger deal.
    ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 11 September 2009

  • 100,000 demand an end to unfair phone costs

    The petition to ditch unfair Mobile Termination Rates has exploded past the 100,000 signatures mark.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 03 September 2009

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Insurance news

  • How to claim home insurance after a flood

    If you've been flooded out of your home then you're probably still reeling from the shock, but there are things you can do to progress your home insurance claim and get b... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 24 November 2009

  • Floods - everything you need to know

    It's a frightening thought that some parts of the country are under eight feet of water and the Cumbrian floods have been described as a once-in-a-thousand-years event. S... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • Why you need cover before hitting the slopes

    Despite the credit crunch, nearly three million holidaymakers will head for the ski slopes over the winter months.... Read more

    Liz Phillips - Financial journalist

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • How to protect your home from the winter weather

    This weekend saw gale-force winds and storms rock much of the UK and we're not out of the woods yet.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 November 2009

  • Why women win with car insurance

    There is one battle that continues to divide the sexes - the argument about whether men or women are safest on the road.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 10 November 2009

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Gas & electricity news

  • Get paid to cut your energy bills

    If you're cranking up the thermostat more and more as the days become chillier, you may well be wondering how much it's going to cost - but a new moneysupermarket.com exc... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 13 November 2009

  • Why can't you shop around for a loan?

    Moneysupermarket.com today called upon the Treasury Select Committee to improve transparency and fairness within the credit search industry in order to allow consumers to... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 27 October 2009

  • Could you save £400 in the energy price war?

    As another two providers cut the cost of gas and electricity, we ask: are you paying hundreds of pounds more than you need to?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 October 2009

  • Ofgem acts to give customers 'more muscle'

    Following its probe into the energy markets, watchdog Ofgem has outlined a timetable for the new measures designed to make the system fairer for customers.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 October 2009

  • Ten simple steps for saving energy

    Want to save money by cutting down on your energy use? Then read on for our ten top tips.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

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Shopping news

  • Stay safe online this Christmastime

    With more than three-quarters of the UK population shopping on the web this Christmas, it's never been more important to consider your online safety.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • Shop for less this Christmas

    We've scoured the supermarkets and hounded the high street to bring you the best bargains for turkeys, party food and drink, presents and board games so far this year.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • The 'dream dozen' toys of Christmas 2009

    If your kids are begging for a Battle Strikers starter set or going gaga for a Go Go Hamster this Christmas, you'll need to move fast because they're flying off... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 19 November 2009

  • Get Christmas for free

    Food, travel, presents, drinks... Christmas can be an incredibly expensive time of year, so it's no wonder so many of you are worried about paying for it all.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 October 2009

  • Frugal fun for kids this summer

    The lengthy summer holidays may be great fun for children, but for most parents they spell extra expense.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 24 July 2009

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Motoring news

  • Top tips to ensure your car's ready for winter

    The cold weather makes for challenging driving conditions for even the most experienced motorists. As November draws near, we ask: is your car ready?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

  • Beat rising fuel prices

    Drivers brace yourselves, because at the start of September the cost of filling your tank is going to rise.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 27 August 2009

  • 10 tips to cut motoring costs

    With the cost of petrol back above £1 a litre, many drivers are feeling the strain of mounting motoring costs. We've come up with 10 tips to help ease the pain... ... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 25 June 2009

  • 2009 Budget at a glance

    This year's budget came one month later than usual due to the ongoing financial crisis, so what did Alistair Darling deliver?... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 22 April 2009

  • Top tips when buying a new car

    The recession is taking its toll on the car market. Latest figures revealed the number of new cars registered in January was 31% lower than in January last year and Nissa... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 13 February 2009

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