Moneysupermarket.com - Press releases RSS feed http://www.moneysupermarket.com Stay up to date with the latest market news and press releases from the Moneysupermarket group of companies, including travelsupermarket.com and insuresupermarket.com. en-gb Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:49:36 GMT (C) Moneysupermarket Financial Group, see http://www.moneysupermarket.com/legal/terms.asp?Source=MS for terms and conditions of reuse http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/pressreleases.asp?Source=MS 15 Moneysupermarket.com http://www.moneysupermarket.com/images/mstemplate/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com 1.8 MILLION BRITS PLAN TO SKIP WORK TO CHRISTMAS SHOP A study by moneysupermarket Shopping reveals almost two million employees plan to have a day off sick to go Christmas shopping... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1070.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1070.rtf Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BOOZY BRITS LEFT HIGH AND DRY FOR MOTOR INSURANCE Motorists found driving or even attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol could face an 82 per cent hike on their motor insurance premiums... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1068.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1068.rtf Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM REPORT RECORD NUMBERS OF LEADS FOLLOWING INTEREST RATE CUT www.paaleads.com has reported a record number of leads generated following last Thursday's shock announcement of a 1.5 per cent reduction in interest rates... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1069.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1069.rtf Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND INTEREST RATE CUT TO 3 per cent Comment from Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com. Further comment from Louise Cuming head of mortgages at moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1067.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1067.rtf Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T CRASH AND BURN YOUR MOTOR INSURANCE PREMIUM Motorists taking to the roads after an at-fault accident could see their insurance premiums hiked by over 60 per cent, says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1066.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1066.rtf Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FORTHCOMING MERGER BETWEEN THE SKIPTON AND SCARBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETIES Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Whilst this is being presented as a merger, it is clear that it is really a bail out of the Scarborough... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1064.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1064.rtf Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESPONSE TO BMI REMOVING ALL FUEL SURCHARGES Bob Atkinson, travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com, says:'travelsupermarket.com welcomes the announcement by bmi to cut all fuel surcharges on flights within the UK and Europe... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1065.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1065.rtf Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AVOID THE INTEREST ONLY TRAP Switching a mortgage from repayment to interest only can knock up to £236 a month off the monthly payments on a typical £150,000 mortgage... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1058.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1058.rtf Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BAD AIR DAY -FRUSTRATED TRAVELLERS REVEAL TOP AIRPORT GRIPES The airport experience is leaving Brits increasingly stressed and frustrated following widespread reports of collapses, delays, lost luggage and confusion... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1057.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1057.rtf Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF ABBEY'S PACKAGED ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Packaged accounts are often criticized for not always being appropriate or good value for money for those they target"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1059.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1059.rtf Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETIES' POPPY BOND Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Generally affinity savings accounts, particularly charity related ones, come in for criticism... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1061.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1061.rtf Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE GOOGLE PHONE James Parker of www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The G1 Google phone looks set to be an innovative handset... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1063.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1063.rtf Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BOND MARKET SET TO BE SHAKEN AND STIRRED Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The thinking is the Bank of England will cut the base rate further,therefore savings providers are pulling top fixed rate bonds"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1056.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1056.rtf Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVE A BUNDLE IN THE MOBILE AND BROADBAND JUNGLE Broadband bills have decreased by 13.9 per cent in the past 12 months according to figures from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1062.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1062.rtf Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NUMBER OF MORTGAGE PRODUCTS PULLED BY LENDERS IN THE LAST WEEK Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said, 'Last week was a grim one in the mortgage market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1060.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1060.rtf Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease REMEMBER REMEMBER, THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER - BE SURE YOU ARE INSURED As Bonfire Night approaches, www.moneysupermarket.com urges people to make sure their home insurance personal liability cover will insure them for any accidents... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1055.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1055.rtf Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RECYCLE YOUR OLD PHONE AND RING IN THE POUNDS New research from www.moneysupermarket.com shows 1.5 million mobile phones are thrown away each year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1053.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1053.rtf Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UK POSTCODES MOST LIKELY TO SUFFER THEFT AND BURGLARY REVEALED Homes in Doncaster and Bristol have been revealed as the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance, according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1054.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1054.rtf Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BOTTOM DOLLAR? NO IT'S A BOTTOM POUND With the pound tumbling to its lowest level in five years, www.moneysupermarket.com is warning holidaymakers that they should be using the best credit and debit card overseas... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1051.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1051.rtf Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE MERGER OF YORKSHIRE AND BARNSLEY BUILDING SOCIETIES Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Despite initiatives to kickstart the world economy, it's clear the full impact of the credit crunch hasn't filtered through'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1052.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1052.rtf Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ENERGY SAVING WEEK Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'We welcome another reminder to keep energy efficiency at the forefront of people's minds... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1050.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1050.rtf Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEWARE THE TEMPORARY BONUS As providers compete for saver's cash, more and more tempting bonuses are being added to easy access accounts to create temporary table topping rates... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1045.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1045.rtf Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES RELEASED TODAY Emma Walker, head of protection at www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'Government statistics today revealed employment levels are down and redundancy levels have risen over the last quarter... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1047.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1047.rtf Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESPONSE TO VIRGIN ATLANTIC AND BA CUTTING CUSTOMER FUEL CHARGES FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT Peter Smith, head of flights at www.travelsupermarket.com, says: 'We're encouraged by the news that both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways will be reducing fuel surcharges... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1049.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1049.rtf Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE PINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS Consumers are set to spend £1billion less on Christmas gifts this year, according to research released today by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1046.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1046.rtf Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS AND COUNCIL OF MORTGAGE LENDERS FIGURES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'The figures continue to paint a bleak picture for the mortgage and housing industries... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1044.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1044.rtf Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease What Happens On Holiday No Longer Stays On Holiday Suspicious holidaymakers are thinking twice about giving personal details to fellow British tourists they meet abroad - in case they're stalked back home on Facebook... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1048.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1048.rtf Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FROM ADRENALINE JUNKIE TO APRES-SKI ADDICT- COVER REMAINS CRUCIAL Brits looking for winter sun and adventure this ski season shouldn't assume more expensive insurance will provide better levels of cover, says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1043.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1043.rtf Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS LOSE OVER £7 BILLION WORTH OF MP3s IN DIGITAL BLACKHOLE Downloading has now become a way of life with almost two thirds (62 per cent) of us downloading music... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1042.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1042.rtf Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ING DIRECT UK ACQUIRING OVER £3bn OF DEPOSITS HELD BY UK SAVERS WITH ICELANDIC-OWNED BANK Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'This will surely come as welcome news for the thousands of savers watching nervously as their banks struggle for survival"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1039.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1039.rtf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE SURPRISE BANK OF ENGLAND INTEREST RATE CUT FROM 5 per cent TO 4.5 per cent Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'This is welcome and decisive action, especially as it has taken the market by surprise"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1040.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1040.rtf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PROFESSIONS SPEEDING TOWARDS PRICEY PREMIUMS Adventurous army officers are the hastiest behind the wheel with over a quarter admitting to speeding in the last five years when they applied for car insurance through www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1037.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1037.rtf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVINGS PROVIDERS PULLED BOTH WAYS AS HBOS REMOVES BONDS Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'This move might herald a change in the winds of fixed rate savings"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1038.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1038.rtf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UK SAVERS CAN NOW RELAX Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com comments;"The Chancellor has acted and made it clear that no UK Heritable Bank or Icesave customers will lose any money"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1041.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1041.rtf Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE CONFUSION RELATING TO FINANCIAL COMPENSATION SCHEMES Tim Newhouse, from www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'No wonder there is uncertainty and a lack of confidence relating to all things financial at the moment... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1034.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1034.rtf Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HERITABLE BANK SAVERS LEFT IN LIMBO Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com commented:'Just when it looked like Icesave, which today closed for withdrawals, would be the first Icelandic casualty in the UK"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1036.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1036.rtf Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SIGNIFICANT RECENT CHANGES TO SAVINGS COMPENSATION SCHEMES Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:There has been a need for decisive action from governments around the world to satisfy the concerns of savers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1035.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1035.rtf Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS JUMPING STRAIGHT BACK INTO THE RED Almost two out of three people who take out a loan to consolidate their debts go on to borrow more while still repaying that loan... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1033.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1033.rtf Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BUY-TO-LET RANGE SHRINKS 23 PER CENT IN SEVEN DAYS Analysis by www.moneysupermarket.com shows the number of buy-to-let products has dropped by close to a quarter in the past week... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1032.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1032.rtf Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY GORDON BROWN THAT THE UK COMPENSATION LIMIT FOR SAVINGS WILL INCREASE Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Tonight's announcement that the UK compensation limit for savings will increase is a case of better late than never... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1030.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1030.rtf Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF BRITISH GAS CLICK ENERGY 6 Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'The new tariff remains the best deal in the energy market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1031.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1031.rtf Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease O2 TOP BROADBAND TABLE BUT BRITS STILL OFF THE PACE The winner of www.moneysupermarket.com's second quarterly speed test of almost 60,000 internet connections is O2's 8 Mbps package... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1029.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1029.rtf Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ARE YOU COVERED AGAINST THE REDUNDANCY AFTERSHOCK OF THE CREDIT QUAKE? www.moneysupermarket.com advises consumers to consider protecting themselves against the worsening effects of the credit crunch... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1028.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1028.rtf Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NATIONALISATION OF BRADFORD AND BINGLEY Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'After weekend of speculation, confirmation that Bradford & Bingley is to be broken up will come as a surprise to nobody... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1027.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1027.rtf Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON A WEEK OF MORTGAGE RATE RISES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Last week's unprecedented worldwide financial crisis led to an immediate jump in LIBOR... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1026.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1026.rtf Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON RYANAIR'S DECISION TO ALLOW MOBILE CALLS ON FLIGHTS Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com says: 'It was only a matter of time before an airline began to offer this service... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1025.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1025.rtf Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CONSUMERS CAN TRUST ACCREDITED ENERGY PRICE COMPARISON SITES energywatch is pleased to announce all the online comparison services accredited by the energywatch 'Confidence Code' have passed a stringent audit of their services... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1018.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1018.rtf Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE EUROPEAN COMISSION'S DECISION TO CUT THE COST OF TEXTING AND DATA DOWNLOADING ABROAD Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "At last we're seeing a significant price cap put on the inflated charges imposed by mobile networks for texts and data... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1024.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1024.rtf Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T BE CAUGHT SHORT WHEN IT COMES TO INSURANCE WARNS MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM The recent demise of airlines such as Zoom and XL has left Brits worrying about their travel insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1023.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1023.rtf Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM ANNOUNCES MORTGAGE LEAD PRICE REDUCTIONS With effect from 2nd October 2008 www.paaleads.com will be reducing minimum bid prices on moneysupermarket.com leads across five mortgage lead types... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1022.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1022.rtf Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COVERSION OF GOLDMAN SACHS AND MORGAN STANLEY FROM INVESTMENT BANKS INTO RETAIL BANKS Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This move by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reinforces the fact that retail savings are now king... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1019.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1019.rtf Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE IMPLICATIONS FOR MORTGAGES WITH THE RISE OF LIBOR RATES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'The ominous move of Libor rates, up in the past week by around 0.3 per cent, can only mean one thing; mortgage rate increases... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1020.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1020.rtf Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE TRIGGER FOR CHANGE: BRITS WOULD CHANGE ENERGY SUPPLIER TO SAVE £200 Energy price hikes have brought people to feel the need for change. Approximately half of the UK's households have never changed their gas or electricity tariff... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1021.rft http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1021.rft Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE EFFECT A MERGER BETWEEN HBOS AND LLOYDS TSB WOULD HAVE ON THE MORTGAGE MARKET Louise Coming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Between the two giants of British Banking they control six major mortgage brands... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1016.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1016.rtf Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE MERGER OF LLOYDS TSB AND HBOS Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "This opportunistic high-brow marriage of HBOS and Lloyds TSB that has been waved through by the Government will lose us valuable ch http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1017.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1017.rtf Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T PANIC: A SHOTGUN MARRIAGE BETWEEN HBOS AND LLOYDS TSB WOULD NOT BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This is a time for nerves of steel. HBOS is fundamentally a sound institution with sufficient access to capital... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1015.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1015.rtf Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TWENTY-SOMETHINGS RELYING ON 'BANK OF MUM AND DAD' TO ACCESS CREDIT The credit crunch means parents are increasingly being relied on to help their offspring secure loans in various forms... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1014.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1014.rtf Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON INFLATION HITTING 4.7 PER CENT Tim Newhouse, from price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The official inflation figure is at last catching up to the stark reality that people have been aware of for months now... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1013.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1013.rtf Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE EFFECT OF LEHMAN BROTHERS'COLLAPSE ON THE UK MORTGAGE MARKET Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Lehman's collapse is a blow to the mortgage market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1012.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1012.rtf Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN BOOKING, HOLIDAYMAKERS URGED As thousands of Brits still stranded overseas by the collapse of tour company XL are finally flown home, holidaymakers are urged to ensure they're adequately protected when planning trips abroad... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1009.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1009.rtf Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LEHMAN BROTHERS' COLLAPSE Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This is a shocking disappointment for an already fragile market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1011.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1011.rtf Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE TREASURY COMMITTEE REPORT ON BANKING REFORM Kevin Mountford, head of banking at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has gained greater prominence since the run on Northern Rock... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1010.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1010.rtf Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COLLAPSE OF XL, THE THIRD LARGEST HOLIDAY COMPANY IN THE UK Andy Leadbetter, managing director of insurance and home services at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Another huge blow for holidaymakers affecting 285,000 XL customers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1007.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1007.rtf Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESPONSE TO XL LEISURE GROUP COLLAPSE Bob Atkinson,travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com, said:"With 85,000 people stranded overseas, and a further 200,000 pre-bookers looking for alternative arrangments,this is very distressing"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1008.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1008.rtf Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease A YEAR ON FROM THE NORTHERN ROCK RUN, SAVERS ARE REAPING THE REWARDS The greater need for institutions to claw in deposits since the run on Northern Rock 12 months ago has meant savers have been constantly rewarded, with rates climbing even as the base rate falls... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1004.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1004.rtf Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY THE GOVERNMENT TODAY TO REDUCE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BILLS Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Although encouraging, these measures are a kick in the teeth for British bill payers left reeling from whopping price increases"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1006.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1006.rtf Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PRICE GUARANTEE & STAMP DUTY SUBSIDY Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at moneysupermarket.com, said:"From Barratt's results, it is clear it needs to increase business - and this is an interesting move that should certainly help"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1005.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1005.rtf Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS BOTTLE MILLIONS IN CASH A staggering £54 million pounds is collected every week by Brits and placed in money jars, according to research by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1002.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1002.rtf Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHICH CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS TOP OF THE CLASS? Children starting school now could have a collective £10.7 billion by the end of their schooldays if their parents start saving just £50 a month for them... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1003.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1003.rtf Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ANNOUNCED MERGER OF NATIONWIDE WITH THE DERBYSHIRE & CHESHIRE BUILDING SOCIETIES Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Changes are afoot in the building society market, and consolidation will be on the cards for many societies"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1000.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1000.rtf Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE RENEWED FLOOD RISK IN THE UK Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Following last year's catastrophic flooding Brits up and down the country are again finding themselves at risk"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1001.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/pr1001.rtf Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE-MAD MOTORISTS FACE INSURANCE PRICE HIKE A third of British motorists admit illegally using their mobile phone while driving and not only face a £60 fine and three penalty points,but also risk a 54 per cent hike on motor insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx998.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx998.rtf Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SECURED LOAN www.moneysupermarket.com has launched an exclusive secured loan with market leading rate 7.5 per cent APR. Platinum Loans' is provided exclusively by Central Capital... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx999.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx999.rtf Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM PIONEERS LEGAL SERVICES ENQUIRIES Lead distribution company paaleads.com, will start referring www.moneysupermarket.com visitors to the legal services industry... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx996.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx996.rtf Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON A&L's eSAVER HITTING 6.56 per cent Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Consumers continue to live under the spectre of inflation and,while things haven't got much worse,neither have they improved"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx993.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx993.rtf Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SKIPTON's BOAST OF SUPPORTING FIRST TIME BUYERS WITH A 95 per cent MORTGAGE 15/09/2008 Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'At first glance,this is good news.However,the promise of 95 per cent lending is not all it seems"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx995.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx995.rtf Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND's DECISION TO MAINTAIN INTEREST RATES AT 5 per cent Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'Currently we have the competing challenges of inflation at more than double the government target & economic growth below trend"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx994.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx994.rtf Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease POST PRICE HIKES BEST VALUE ENERGY PROVIDERS REVEALED FOR THE REGIONS Following the second round of devastating price hikes from all big six energy giants this year,Brits could save as much as 63 per cent on their energy bills by moving to the cheapest product... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx997.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx997.rtf Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON RECENT TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'Travellers have had a rough time of it recently with holiday makers left stranded"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx991.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx991.rtf Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT's ATTEMPT TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEMS IN THE HOUSING MARKET Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Government plans are certainly high on rhetoric, but lacking in fundamental help"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx992.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx992.rtf Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ISA PROVIDERS AIMING TO SPEED UP CASH TRANSFER & OPENING PROCESS TO A MAX OF TWO WEEKS Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It's great news that the industry has finally recognised there is a problem with ISAs"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx990.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx990.rtf Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WIRELESS BROADBAND OPEN TO HIJACKERS With all major providers now providing a wireless router with their packages, wireless broadband is becoming increasingly popular leaving Brits open to 'piggybacking'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx989.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx989.rtf Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CUT THE COST OF BEING A STUDENT With A-Level results in the bag, many students will be preparing to head off to university and fend for themselves... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx988.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx988.rtf Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW VANTAGE CURRENT ACCOUNT FROM LLOYDS TSB Kevin Mountford, head of savings and current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Banks are continuing to pull out all the stops to get customers through the door"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx987.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx987.rtf Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE POSSIBLE LAUNCH OF METRO BANK IN GREATER LONDON Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This would be a very interesting move"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx986.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx986.rtf Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FROM FLING TO REAL THING - ONE IN TEN HOLIDAY ROMANCES LEAD TO WEDDING BELLS Those heading off abroad this year could return home with more than just a tan - almost one in 10 Brits (nine per cent) end up marrying their holiday romance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx985.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx985.rtf Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN AND E.ON BOTH INCREASING THEIR GAS AND ELECTRICITY PRICES Energy bill payers will have little to cheer about this bank holiday and beyond after both E.ON and SSE increased the prices of their gas and electricity... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx984.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx984.rtf Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON WHICH'S FINDINGS INTO PRICE COMPARISON SITES Stuart Glendinning, managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This is not a comprehensive report from Which? on price comparison sites"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx983.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx983.rtf Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGE SWINGS AND ROUNDABOUTS Over the past year we have seen a shift in the way lenders source their profits from rates and fees... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx982.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx982.rtf Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PLUGGING THE GAP? INSURE YOURSELF! With over 520,000 people of all ages heading off to travel the world this year, www.moneysupermarket.com urges 'gappers' to shop around for the best priced insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx981.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx981.rtf Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS SPEND £45m DRINK DIALLING EVERY YEAR After a night on the booze, Brits love to drink and dial according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx980.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx980.rtf Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE UPCOMING LAUNCH OF THE BARCLAYS PERSONAL RESERVE OVERDRAFT SYSTEM Kevin Mountford, head of savings and current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"There is real confusion and lack of transparency when it comes to overdraft charges"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx979.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx979.rtf Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS ANXIOUS ABOUT TURNING ON THE HEAT THIS WINTER With a summer of energy price hikes in full swing, a third of Brits (34 per cent) are already worried they cannot afford to heat their homes this winter... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx978.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx978.rtf Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR LIFE INSURANCE COULD POCKET YOU ALMOST £5000 The economic climate may be tough, however, life insurance premiums needn't break the bank. By following a few easy steps www.moneysupermarket.com shows how you could save up to £4,732... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx977.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx977.rtf Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET A TRIP ON THE ROAD TURN INTO A DRIVING NIGHTMARE Brits holidaying in the UK or Europe this August Bank Holiday should make sure they are not underinsured, warns www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx975.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx975.rtf Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LONG AND WINDING ROAD DOWN FOR BUY TO LET LANDLORDS Mortgage products available for buy to let borrowers have dwindled from 4,384 to 307 in the past year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx976.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx976.rtf Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND's DECISION TO MAINTAIN INTEREST RATES AT 5 PER CENT Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Undoubtedly many homeowners would have been hoping for a cut in base rates today to ease pressure on their mortgage payments"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx974.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx974.rtf Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON AN UPCOMING CRISIS AT NORTHERN ROCK Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The key issue of Northern Rock's losses in the first half of this year is the increase in the percentage of borrowers in arrears"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx973.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx973.rtf Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW DRIVERS BEWARE - BRITS DRIVING TEST SHAME REVEALED Brits taking their driving test this summer should beware as new research exposes those most likely to fail... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx971.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx971.rtf Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TERM STARTING EARLY FOR STUDENT BANK ACCOUNTS As autumn approaches, the banking industry is gearing up for the start of university. Already we have seen new products from Abbey and HBOS hoping of securing the student pound... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx972.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx972.rtf Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF £992 MILLION IN PROFIT FOR CENTRICA AND £166 MILLION FOR BRITISH GAS Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Despite two price rises this year for British Gas customers,parent company Centrica today reports a 19 per cent fall in profits"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx970.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx970.rtf Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BRITISH GAS INCREASING ITS GAS AND ELECTRICITY PRICES Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Hot on the heels of EDF's price hike last Friday, British Gas bill payers are next to face the misery of price rises"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx969.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx969.rtf Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON DEFRA's £5m SUPPORT FOR FLOOD RISK HOMES Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Any help for those most at risk of a flooding is helpful,however,is a £5m pledge going far enough"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx968.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx968.rtf Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON KAUPTHING EDGE RAISING THE RATE ON ITS EASY ACCESS SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO 6.55 PER CENT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Once again, we see a foreign bank flexing its muscles in the savings arena"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx967.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx967.rtf Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CASH STRAPPED NATION FEARS PROPERTY LADDER WILL STAY A RUNG TOO HIGH The spiralling cost of living and scarcity of affordable mortgages has led to millions of people abandoning the idea of home ownership... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx966.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx966.rtf Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ABBEY'S NEW MORTGAGE DOMINANCE Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Abbey overtaking HBOS as the UK's mortgage leader continues this the year's theme of new 'movers and shakers' in the industry"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx963.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx963.rtf Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE CROSBY REPORT INTO THE HOUSING MARKET Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'The report's rather gloomy findings strongly confirm the many problems facing the mortgage industry"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx965.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx965.rtf Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM ENHANCES CAR INSURANCE WEBSITE www.moneysupermarket.com has today launched its new car insurance website allowing customers to compare quotes with up to five providers at one time... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx964.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx964.rtf Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW ICICI ONE YEAR FIXED RATE BOND AT 7.2 PER CENT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"ICICI have really put the cat amongst the pigeons with this fantastic rate for those willing to lock up their cash for a year"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx962.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx962.rtf Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURE YOURSELF AGAINST ALL YOUR HOLIDAY HURDLES IN BEIJING The 2008 Olympics are just around the corner, so those planning to attend the games in Beijing should make sure they have adequate travel insurance before they leave... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx961.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx961.rtf Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ISPs FIGHT TO TACKLE ILLEGAL FILE-SHARERS Rob Barnes, head of broadband and mobile at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Illegal downloading has become the norm in Britain"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx960.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx960.rtf Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FIGURES SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE UK BANKING ONLINE HAS INCREASED TO 21 MILLION Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Clearly there is demand for online day-to-day banking services and this is being heavily pushed by most banks"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx959.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx959.rtf Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CREDIT CARD FIRMS TAKE A BITE OUT OF CONSUMERS Nearly a third (31 per cent) of credit cardholders have had the APR on their existing card hiked in the past year, according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx958.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx958.rtf Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TRACKERS BACK IN VOGUE! Homeowners are being reminded to scour the entire product range when looking for a new mortgage... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx957.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx957.rtf Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEST VALUE ENERGY PROVIDERS FOR EACH REGION REVEALED With the inevitability of further price hikes over the next few months, www.moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to be aware of discrepancies in the cost of electricity and gas tariffs across UK regions.. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx955.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx955.rtf Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FOOTBALL IS COMING TO YOUR HOME As a new football season fast approaches, www.moneysupermarket.com looks at the different television packages on offer to sports fans... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx956.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx956.rtf Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEWARE OF LAST MINUTE EXTREME HOLIDAY PURSUITS Well over a third (37 per cent) of British holidaymakers have taken part in daredevil activities while abroad. Popular escapades include rock climbing, white-water rafting and bungee jumping... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx954.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx954.rtf Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ANOTHER DELAY ON A BANKING SECTOR DECISION - NAMELY OVERDRAFT CHARGES Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Is it any wonder that people's faith in the UK banking system is at a low ebb"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx953.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx953.rtf Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF BIRMINGHAM MIDSHIRES' 7.17 PER CENT AER Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'It had to happen sooner or later and it looks like things may have gone 'pop' for fixed rate bonds"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx952.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx952.rtf Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ALLIANCE & LEICESTER'S £100 SWITCHING INCENTIVE Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "With a current account offering 8.5 per cent A & L has been attracting people"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx951.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx951.rtf Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON TODAY'S OFT REPORT Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "This study should be a £4.1 billion wake-up call to over 50 per cent of the UK population"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx950.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx950.rtf Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE EU DECISION TO CAP TEXT AND DATA COSTS FOR ROAMING IN THE EU Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'At last something will be done to reduce the extortionate text and data charges that holidaymakers face"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx948.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx948.rtf Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IPHONE ALTERNATIVES With pre-order sales of the iPhone resulting in empty shelves across all O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores, www.moneysupermarket.com looks at the alternatives... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx949.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx949.rtf Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM TO LAUNCH DEBT AND IVA LEADS From 22nd July www.paaleads.com will provide debt advice leads to brokers who are interested in Debt Management, IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) and Scottish Trust Deeds... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx944.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx944.rtf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SANTANDER'S £1.26BN TAKEOVER OF ALLIANCE & LEICESTER Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "While City types may be breathing a sigh of relief at the creation of a new powerhouse in UK banking"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx946.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx946.rtf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ONE IN SEVEN HOLIDAYMAKERS DELIBERATELY SHUN INSURANCE Whether hopping over the channel or flying around the world, holiday makers should ensure they are adequately covered... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx947.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx947.rtf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PEOPLE USING THE READIES TO AVOID POST-HOLIDAY BLUES Credit-crazy Britain seems to be acting a lot more responsibly when it comes to overseas holidays... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx945.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx945.rtf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UK HOLIDAYMAKERS SET TO BE STUNG BY MOBILE ROAMING CHARGES THIS SUMMER UK holidaymakers jetting off this summer, could be in for a 'pocket shock' when they return home to their mobile phone bill... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx943.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx943.rtf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS SAY THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO COPE WITH FUTURE ENERGY PRICE HIKES Speculation energy bills could rise by 40 per cent before the end of the year will not be welcome news for 86 per cent of Brits who say they could not afford to take a price hike... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx941.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx941.rtf Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RURAL URBAN BROADBAND DIVIDE MAY BE SHORTER BUT IT IS FAR MORE COSTLIER Rural areas are unknowingly being denied access to some of the best broadband deals on the market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx942.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx942.rtf Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS LACK EURO-VISION Britain's knowledge of European geography is severely lacking according to a recent survey by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx940.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx940.rtf Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN'S CREDOMETER REACHES BOILING POINT UK consumers have the potential to blow a staggering £158 billion on their credit cards... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx939.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx939.rtf Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FIRST PLUS'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY NEW BUSINESS FROM 9 AUGUST 'First Plus's decision not to accept any new business from 9 August is a huge opportunity for other lenders"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx938.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx938.rtf Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ONE YEAR ON - HOPE REMAINS FOR INSURING FLOOD RISK HOMES One year on from unprecedented flooding in the UK, research shows that all is not lost for Brits trying to insure their homes in flood risk areas... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx937.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx937.rtf Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN'S CREDOMETER REACHES BOILING POINT UK consumers have the potential to blow a staggering £253.6 billion on their credit cards... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx935.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx935.rtf Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM SEE INCREASE IN TERM ASSURANCE LEAD DEMAND Lead distribution company www.paaleads.com has reported an incredible increase in demand for term assurance leads over the last year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx934.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx934.rtf Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE DEBT GOES ON Rising mortgage or rental costs have forced seven per cent of people to take out a personal loan in the past year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx936.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx936.rtf Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE MARKETGUARD INTEREST RATE INSURANCE LAUNCH Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This is a well timed and innovative product that could provide many people with much needed protection and peace of mind"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx933.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx933.rtf Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSTANT MEDICAL CARE WITH PMI FOR AS LITTLE AS £200 A YEAR With the 60th anniversary of the NHS this weekend, figures show people looking for instant medical care can obtain Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for just under £200 per year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx932.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx932.rtf Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ANNOUNCED PROPOSALS FOR STRENGTHENING THE FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Two cheers for the Treasury. Whilst much of today's announcement is good news, savers will be disappointed"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx931.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx931.rtf Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT'S ANNOUNCED MEASURES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CREDIT Tim Moss, head of loans at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Cheap debt is a thing of the past, with many Brits finding it increasingly difficult to be accepted for any form of credit"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx930.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx930.rtf Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENTING ON HSBC'S HEADLINE GRABBING 4.99 PER CENT MORTGAGE OFFER Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "HSBC has continually looked to grab the headlines throughout the turbulence in the mortgage markets"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx929.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx929.rtf Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GREEN TARIFFS OFFER ALTERNATIVE FOR ECO-FRIENDLY BRITS With the Government making renewable energy a key point on its green agenda, www.moneysupermarket.com reviews 'green' utilities tariffs currently on the market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx928.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx928.rtf Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAST MAINSTREAM LENDER PULLING OUT OF THE 100 PER CENT MORTGAGE MARKET Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'withdrawal of 100 per cent mortgage products by the Bank of Ireland, which includes Bristol & West, has virtually shut the door"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx926.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx926.rtf Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURERS URGED TO TREAT OLDER TRAVELLERS FAIRLY With the Government's Equality Bill published* www.moneysupermarket.com is urging insurers to abolish overnight hikes in insurance premiums... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx924.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx924.rtf Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM LAUNCHESOVERSEAS MORTGAGE PRODUCT Lead distribution company www.paaleads.com is to launch the first ever overseas mortgage leads product. This is the first of its kind in the mortgage market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx925.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx925.rtf Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TAKE TO THE STREETS BY BIKE THIS SUMMER BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARE INSURED Bicycle-loving, environmentally friendly Brits who take to the saddle rather than the wheel of their car should ensure their bikes are properly insured says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx927.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx927.rtf Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease O2 WINS BROADBAND SPEED TEST The winner of www.moneysupermarket.com's first quarterly speed test* is O2 for its 8 Mb package, which leads the way offering the greatest actual speed at 5.39 Mbps... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx923.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx923.rtf Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PITT REVIEW RELEASED TODAY Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Today's final report of The Pitt Review is certainly a step in the right direction for managing flood risk in the UK"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx922.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx922.rtf Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON MPS QUESTIONING THE BIG SIX ENERGY GIANTS Scott Byrom, utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Today's meeting between energy providers and MPs has fuelled further speculation that energy bills could rise by 40 per cent"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx920.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx920.rtf Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KICK THE HABIT AND CUT YOUR PROTECTION PREMIUMS IN HALF Brits who used last year's smoking ban as an incentive to kick the smoking habit could now be £8,520 better off on critical illness cover or over £2,000 on their life insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx921.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx921.rtf Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FIGURES FROM HMRC SHOWING PROPERTY SALES PLUNGING BY 32 PER CENT COMPARED TO LAST YEAR Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The fact house purchases are stalling is nothing new but what comes as a nasty surprise is how far sales have plunged"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx916.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx916.rtf Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INFLATION PROOF YOUR SAVINGS The cost of living crisis gripping the UK means taxpayers earning less than 5.4 per cent on their taxable savings are losing money... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx919.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx919.rtf Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PREPARE YOUR FINANCES FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME With exam season drawing to a close, students considering a gap year can put some simple financial steps in place now to help make their money for the trip last longer... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx917.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx917.rtf Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRE-PAYMENT CUSTOMERS LOSING OUT ON £769.61 MILLION ENERGY SAVINGS Brits on pre-payment meters are paying over the odds for their gas and electricity, with some vulnerable people disconnecting their meter because they can not afford to top it up... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx918.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx918.rtf Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY'S NEW FIXED-RATE BONDS FOR THOSE AGED 50 AND OVER Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The economic prospects may be bleak in general but things just keep getting better for savers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx914.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx914.rtf Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SPOTLIGHT ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Despite the spotlight shining well and truly on current accounts thanks to the ongoing OFT court case, the majority of Brits are still to take action when it comes to finding the best deal... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx915.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx915.rtf Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ABI'S CALLS FOR MORE ACTION TO REDUCE FLOODING Andy Leadbetter, head of home insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'The report out today is another call for the Government to step up its efforts to reduce flood risk"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx913.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx913.rtf Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NORWICH UNION PULLING ITS 'PAY AS YOU DRIVE' SCHEME Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "This is a blow for younger drivers who were prepared to curb their driving habits for cheaper car insurance"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx912.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx912.rtf Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BALANCE TRANSFER MARKET SHOWS NEW SIGNS OF LIFE The credit crunch may have squeezed the life out of the mortgage and personal loan market, but the 0 per cent balance transfer credit card market is surging ahead with even better deals... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx911.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx911.rtf Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COMPETITIVE FIXED RATE BONDS AVAILABLE Kevin Mountford head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"We have seen some fantastic fixed rate bonds pop up recently, with competitive rates exceeding 7.0 per cent AER"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx910.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx910.rtf Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TO FIX OR NOT TO FIX - THAT IS THE QUESTION With the daunting prospect of further energy price hikes this year, some Brits may wish to take a gamble to fix now and be quids in later... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx909.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx909.rtf Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ABBEY'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOTAL BOOKING FEES NO LONGER CAPITALISED ON 95 PER CENT RANGES Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'I suspect the Abbey announcement that it will no longer allow borrowers to add fees onto a 95 per cent LTV product"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx907.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx907.rtf Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE RICS FIGURES Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'The RICS figures show house prices are going down - but this isn't showing the full picture for home owners"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx908.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx908.rtf Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BATTLE OF THE SEXES FOR CHEAPEST CAR INSURANCE Men in their twenties pay 41 per cent more for their motor insurance compared with thirty-something men, according to research by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx906.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx906.rtf Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE WORLDWIDE LAUNCH OF THE APPLE IPHONE Rob Barnes head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'Packed with the best in mobile technology, the new iPhone will offer users everything they could possibly need in the palm of their hand".. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx905.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx905.rtf Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT THAT MORTGAGE LENDERS WILL DO MORE TO EASE PAYMENT SHOCK Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"Finally lenders have publicly announced they will do more to support borrowers through these difficult times"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx903.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx903.rtf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NORTHERN ROCK'S AGREEMENT WITH LLOYDS TSB Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'This may be good news for some Northern Rock borrowers, but the Lloyds TSB deal will only be offered to a select tier of customers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx904.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx904.rtf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFCOM'S NEW CODE OF PRACTICE ON CLARITY NEEDED OVER CUSTOMERS' BROADBAND LINE SPEEDS Rob Barnes head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com said: "It's great news 32 ISPs have signed up to this Code of Practice, however involvement should be compulsory for all"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx901.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx901.rtf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COMPETITION COMMISSION'S FINDINGS INTO PPI Stuart Glendinning managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'You reap what you sow. The prospect of preventing lenders selling PPI at the point of sale is an immense industry change"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx902.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx902.rtf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVE A BUNDLE ON BROADBAND, TV AND HOME PHONE A recent study by www.moneysupermarket.com shows over two-thirds (70 per cent) of adults do not use the same provider for these services, and as a result could be wasting nearly £40 every month... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx900.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx900.rtf Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WARM DRY WEATHER SPELLS A SUMMER OF SUBSIDENCE With the Met Office predicting a warmer than average British summer, homeowners need to ensure they have adequate insurance against subsidence... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx899.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx899.rtf Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BRADFORD & BINGLEY'S FORTHCOMING PROFIT WARNING Kevin Mountford head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'The latest news from Bradford & Bingley will do nothing to ease the growing uncertainty in the market generally"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx897.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx897.rtf Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FREE LAPTOP WITH YOUR BROADBAND - BUT IS THE DEAL ANY GOOD? The Carphone Warehouse is offering free laptops to new customers who take up one of its mobile broadband packages... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx898.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx898.rtf Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RAMMING RAMS - ARIES CAUSE THE MOST CRASHES Those born under Aries need to reign in their reckless nature as research reveals they are responsible for the most at-fault motoring accidents... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx896.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx896.rtf Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BARCLAYS CURRENT ACCOUNT OVERHAUL ANNOUNCEMENT Kevin Mountford head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"Barclays says its new current account will cause a stampede of applications"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx893.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx893.rtf Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FSA CONSIDERING PRODUCING A POOR SERVICE LEAGUE TABLE ON BANKS Kevin Mountford head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'Customer service is an important factor for consumers choosing a financial product and, in particular, a bank account"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx892.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx892.rtf Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FSA'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON REGULATING TRAVEL INSURANCE SOLD ALONGSIDE A HOLIDAY Peter Gerrard head of insurance research at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'The regulation of travel insurance sold by travel agents and holiday providers has long been overdue"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx894.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx894.rtf Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON M&S INTRODUCING EURO AND DOLLAR CASH MACHINES IN 40 STORES Steve Willey head of travel money at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'This is a good move by M&S which brings great convenience to its customer base as the summer holiday season approaches"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx895.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx895.rtf Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NPOWER CUTTING ITS ELECTRICITY PRICES BY 6.2 PER CENT ON ITS SOL 11 TARIFF Scott Byrom utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com said: 'At a time when the big six energy giants are more likely to consider price hikes, a move to cut energy bills may come as a surprise"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx891.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx891.rtf Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON INCREASE IN INTEREST RATES ON ABBEY'S FIXED RATE MORTGAGES Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'While swap rates have risen by around half a per cent in the past month which could justify this hike"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx889.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx889.rtf Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NATIONWIDE'S MONTHLY HOUSE PRICE SURVEY Louise Cuming head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said: "This is further gloomy evidence that house prices are slipping"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx890.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx890.rtf Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS Over one million small businesses are shunning specialist accounts in favour of retail accounts, which typically offer better rates on balances and overdrafts and don't have transaction fees... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx888.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx888.rtf Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS DRIVEN TOWARDS FINANCIAL MELTDOWN BY SOARING FUEL PRICES Tim Moss, head of debt at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Brits are being stretched to breaking point as our poll of www.moneysupermarket.com users shows"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx887.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx887.rtf Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA'S NEW FIRSTSAVE FIXED RATE BONDS "The new overseas brands continue to push the boundaries in terms of savings rates and now the focus is well and truly turning to fixed rate bonds"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx886.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx886.rtf Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFCOM'S DECISION TO DEREGULATE 70 PER CENT OF BROADBAND MARKET "The decision to deregulate 70 per cent of the wholesale broadband market is a good sign the majority of consumers have access to greater choice and better value deals"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx885.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx885.rtf Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAKE SURE YOUR GARDEN TREASURE IS COVERED With summer around the corner and the bank holiday weekend here, many Brits will be going away or sprucing up their gardens and entertaining outside... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx884.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx884.rtf Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KWIK-FIT JOINS SWIFTCOVER AS MOST COMPETITIVE CAR INSURER Kwik-Fit has joined Swiftcover as the most consistently competitive car insurer on www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx881.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx881.rtf Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON FIRST DIRECT'S REOPENING OF MORTGAGE LENDING "This is welcome news in an otherwise hostile market place"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx883.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx883.rtf Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TIM MOSS HEAD OF LOANS COMMENTS ON CITI PULLING OUT OF THE UNSECURED LENDING MARKET 'This move will undoubtedly have severe implications for those needing to borrow but who have less than perfect credit records"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx882.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx882.rtf Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease STRONG EURO PUTS BRITS OFF HOLIDAYING ON THE CONTINENT With the pound weakening against the Euro, research shows some Brits are shunning European holiday destinations in favour of travelling further afield... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx880.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx880.rtf Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RICHARD MASON DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE COMMENTS ON THE GOVERNMENTS PLAN TO DRAFT FLOODS AND WATER BILL 'With the memory of last year's floods still etched in our minds, this would be a positive step by the Government to ensure flooding is tackled effectively"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx879.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx879.rtf Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON CENTRICA'S INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT 'Today's statement from Centrica is bad news for Britain's bill payers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx878.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx878.rtf Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RISE IN COST OF LIVING BRINGS PAYDAY LOANS TO FORE With the prices of the essentials of life such as basic foods and petrol continuing to spiral out of control, a record number of Brits are turning to payday loans to help tide them over financially... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx877.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx877.rtf Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease USING PHONES IN-FLIGHT IS JUST PLANE RUDE Recent legislation will soon make it possible for people to use mobile phones on planes... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx876.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx876.rtf Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OVER 11 MILLION DRIVERS WOULD RESIST TELLING INSURERS TRUTH TO ENSURE PAYOUT Over 11 million British motorists would make a fraudulent claim to avoid jeopardising their insurance claim... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx875.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx875.rtf Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RICHARD MASON MANAGING DIRECTOR COMMENTS ON THE FSA'S ONGOING REVIEW OF COMPARISON WEBSITES 'It is encouraging to see most price comparison sites are treating customers fairly in terms of clarity and openness and the FSA deems no further action needs to be taken"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx874.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx874.rtf Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF LLOYDS TSB'S NEW AIRMILES MORTGAGE PRODUCT "This is a great product for cash strapped Brits in need of a little help to go on holiday, but only if the product is suitable for them and they are able to take advantage of the rewards scheme"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx870.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx870.rtf Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PETER GERRARD HEAD OF INSURANCE RESEARCH COMMENTS ON GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS TO OVERHAUL DRIVER TESTING 'Young and newly qualified drivers have long been perceived as high risk by the insurance industry"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx872.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx872.rtf Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES AND BROADBAND COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF BT TOTAL BROADBAND ANYWHERE 'BT is taking yet another step towards total convergence by offering a broadband service for the home and to those on the move"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx869.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx869.rtf Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES AND BROADBAND COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF FREESAT 'The launch of Freesat will be great for the market as it provides consumers with more choice through an array of different packages to suit different needs"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx871.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx871.rtf Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE CUSTOMERS SPEAK OUT With hundreds of different mobile deals on the market it's becoming even more difficult for people to differentiate between them... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx867.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx867.rtf Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BUY TO LET TIME BOMB "Research from www.moneysupermarket.com shows five per cent more people are renting properties now than in October last year*"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx873.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx873.rtf Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE NEW FIXED RATE BOND FROM ICESAVE 'It has been widely reported that banks are keen to focus on fixed rate products in order to lock in cash"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx866.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx866.rtf Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ARE YOU COVERED FOR A CRASH IN EUROPE? Brits who are thinking of taking a driving holiday in Europe this May Bank Holiday are at risk of doing so underinsured... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx868.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx868.rtf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT JUST MIGHT BE Savers are being treated to uncommonly good rates on a wealth of savings accounts, but some of these may be subject to a poorer value product being opened at the same time... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx864.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx864.rtf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON ABBEY AND NATIONWIDE'S LATEST BORROWING RESTRICTIONS "Despite the Bank of England shoring up the mortgage market with an injection of £50bn, these announcements from Abbey and Nationwide show there is no limit to the amount of bad tidings"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx863.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx863.rtf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON TODAY'S LAUNCH OF NPOWER SOL 11 'Despite a 10.4 per cent hike to its market leading SOL 10 offering (15.4 for electricity and six per cent for gas), Npower SOL 11 is the cheapest tariff for the majority of consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx865.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx865.rtf Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON UK'S BIGGEST BANK'S LOSING TEST CASE IN THE HIGH COURT 'After many months of uncertainty, the Office of Fair Trading is now free to intervene on overdraft charges, setting what it feels is a fair rate"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx862.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx862.rtf Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COVER YOUR UK MAY DAY MINI BREAK Bank Holiday mini-breakers are urged to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance and motor breakdown cover... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx860.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx860.rtf Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE CO-OP'S NEW CURRENT ACCOUNT PLUS "The current account market hasn't seen many new products of late, so it's a refreshing change to see this offering from the Co-op bank"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx858.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx858.rtf Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAGNIFYING THE SMALL PRINT The study by www.moneysupermarket.com shows a quarter (25 per cent) of broadband users just skim read their contracts, and an additional eight per cent admit they do not read it at all... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx861.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx861.rtf Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PIN PAIN SHOULD MAKE US SIT UP Ten million UK adults are gambling with their money by using the same PIN for all of their debit and credit cards... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx859.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx859.rtf Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN LANDS THE WRONG BILL At a time when household budgets are being squeezed more than ever, the last thing Brits need is to be landed with an incorrect bill... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx857.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx857.rtf Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOROSCOPE MORE IMPORTANT THAN CREDIT RATING, SAY BRITS A good credit rating should be the must-have accessory of 2008 but it seems Brits are relying on their horoscopes to get them through instead... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx856.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx856.rtf Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF NPOWER ONE "npower ONE - with its fixed price and basic boiler cover - is £230 more than npower SOL10, which is currently the cheapest product on the market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx854.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx854.rtf Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE COMPETITIVE FIXED RATE BONDS AVAILABLE "There's a lot of noise in the fixed rate bond market with a wealth of launches and competitive rates topping 6.8 per cent AER - and we can only expect more to come"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx855.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx855.rtf Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON CHANGES TO THE RBS ONE ACCOUNT MORTGAGE "Anyone applying for a One Account mortgage will now have to have their salary paid into a One Account current account"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx853.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx853.rtf Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease POST OFFICE PIPS RIVALS TO THE POST IN CAR INSURANCE POLL The Post Office tops the table of most popular motor insurance providers1 for customers, according to research from price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx852.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx852.rtf Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF CONSUMERFEEDBACK ON ADVISORS Lead distributor www.paaleads.com is sharing consumers' feedback directly with the advisors who dealt with their online request for advice... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx851.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx851.rtf Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UK'S BIG SIX ENERGY SUPPLIERS "A lifeline has been offered to those people most struggling to meet bill payments"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx850.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx850.rtf Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE IMPACT OF BASE RATE CUT FOR SAVERS "Homeowners may be scratching their heads at what today's base rate cut means for them but for savers, with the gap between base rate and the average savings rate at an all-time high"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx849.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx849.rtf Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON THE CHANGES TO THE NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE RANGE RATES 'Gone are the days brand new customers would be treated well at the expense of existing ones... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx848.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx848.rtf Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON HSBC'S PLEDGE TO MATCH FIXED RATE OFFERS "This clever move will enable HSBC to dwarf lending by its competitors in the short term and underlines its determination to become a major player in the mortgage market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx847.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx847.rtf Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BYE BYE FIRST-TIME BUYERS … ? Following the withdrawal of Abbey from the 100 per cent LTV market yesterday, and a hike of up to 0.37 per cent on their fixed-rated deals, all eyes will now be on the Bank of Ireland... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx846.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx846.rtf Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COVER YOUR MORTGAGE AGAINST THE CREDIT CRUNCH With news of mortgage arrears, repossessions and redundancies rife, www.moneysupermarket.com warns consumers to fully insure themselves against the effects of the 'credit crunch'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx845.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx845.rtf Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN ODs on TV Research out today reveals people are no longer being dictated to by TV listings, as on-demand (ODTV) services, like iPlayer (BBC) and 4oD (Channel 4), lead a digital revolution... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx844.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx844.rtf Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON FIRST DIRECT WITHDRAWING THEIR MORTGAGES "This is yet another example of a lender taking action to manage volumes"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx842.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx842.rtf Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON OFGEM REPORTING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SWITCHING FOR FIVE "Encouraging as it is to see consumers joining the switching race, Ofgem's figures can be attributed to the growth of the 'tariff tart'"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx843.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx843.rtf Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS CAN SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET Fourteen million households that have never changed their electricity tariff now have two compelling reasons to do so - saving money and the planet... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx841.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx841.rtf Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH AND SAVE £4,109 IN A YEAR When people have to tighten their belts, every penny counts - and this spring could herald the start of an extra 410,900 pennies for many Brits... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx840.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx840.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON INTRODUCTION OF REGULATORY CHANGES TO THE BANKING CODE "At last, banks will finally have to help their customers switch current accounts"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx837.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx837.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ONE IN SEVEN MOTORISTS ADMIT DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE Fifteen per cent of British motorists admit they have driven a car they were not insured to drive, according to new research by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx838.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx838.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES COMMENTS ON NEW TWO DAY DEADLINE FOR NETWORKS TO PORT MOBILE NUMBERS 'The reduction of the time it takes to port mobile numbers from five days to two days is good news for consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx839.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx839.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease STEVE WILLEY HEAD OF CARDS COMMENTS ON THE CASHPLUS GOLD CARD'S NEW CREDITBUILDER FACILITY "The innovative creditbuilder feature makes cashplus the first prepaid card in the UK to report activity to a credit bureau"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx836.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx836.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE PRICE OF LOYALTY Mortgage lenders are ignoring the age old business adage that it's five times more expensive to win a new customer than to keep an existing one... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx835.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx835.rtf Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN GETS ITS KICKS ON-DEMAND With an average of three sets per household* it now appears some people are organising their social calendar around the TV listings... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx833.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx833.rtf Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVERS CAPITALISING ON THE DEBTS OF OTHERS Savers are profiting at the expense of borrowers in the now cut-throat financial landscape of Britain... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx834.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx834.rtf Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON CHELSEA BUILDING SOCIETY'S REVISED MORTGAGE RANGE "Following the pattern of a number of bigger lenders withdrawing some of their most popular products, it was only a matter of time before a few of the smaller mutuals followed suit"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx832.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx832.rtf Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET YOUR NO CLAIMS DISCOUNT GET LOST ON YOUR SECOND MOTOR Choosing one of the many insurers that doesn't allow drivers to mirror their no claims discount will typically add 67 per cent or more to a premium... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx831.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx831.rtf Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIVE OUT OF SIX BRITS FEAR FOR THEIR FINANCES A budget week survey by www.moneysupermarket.com found 30 per cent of Brits don't think they can cope much longer financially... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx830.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx830.rtf Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON RUMOURS OF LIQUIDITY PROBLEMS AT HBOS "HBOS has a very strong business - and rumours that it is on its last legs are ridiculous"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx825.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx825.rtf Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON SAGA'S NEW ONE-YEAR GUARANTEED EQUITY BOND "It's always good to see more new products for the over 50s audience and you'd clearly expect the new offerings from Saga to stack up as they are being provided by a proven brand in this market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx826.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx826.rtf Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE INTRODUCTION OF REGULATORY CHANGES TO BANKING CODE "Broadly speaking people will see the benefits of these changes, but they simply don't go far enough"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx827.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx827.rtf Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROAD SIGNS COULD BRING EASTER MAYHEM Only four per cent of Britain's motorists are up to speed with even a small fraction of the Highway Code... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx828.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx828.rtf Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SCOTT BRYOM UTILITIES MANAGER AT WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON SSE INCREASING THEIR TARIFFS "As from today, new customers who sign up to SSE will see the higher prices, but existing customers will not be hit until 1 April"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx829.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx829.rtf Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON NORTHERN ROCK'S NEW BUSINESS PLAN "Northern Rock's proposed model of a leaner mortgage book and greater savings is a successful formula, similar to many medium-sized providers in the UK"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx823.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx823.rtf Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES COMMENTS ON OFCOM'S CONSULTATION TO PROTECT MOBILE PHONE CONSUMERS "When it comes to protecting consumers Ofcom is again doing too little too late"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx824.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx824.rtf Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PROTECT YOUR CREDIT RATING LIKE THE CROWN JEWELS Forget Facebook and ignore the iPhone, today's must-have accessory is less than trendy - it's a good credit rating... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx822.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx822.rtf Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOU CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON THE BUDGET'S DISAPPOINTING MORTGAGE FOCUS "The choice of products under this scheme remains limited and it can be difficult for customers to find a package that suits them"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx821.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx821.rtf Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT TO INCREASE THE COST OF CIGARETTES 'Alistair Darling's Budget provides yet another incentive for smokers to kick the habit"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx819.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx819.rtf Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT'S SCANT REGARD ON SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE ISSUES "If the Government was serious about boosting national savings, it would act now rather than in an election year"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx818.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx818.rtf Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRE-PAYMENT CUSTOMERS MISSING OUT ON £862.5 MILLION IN SAVINGS Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "The Chancellor has made a clear cut move in the fight against fuel poverty"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx820.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx820.rtf Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM CROWNED BEST FOR CAR INSURANCE www.moneysupermarket.com has been confirmed as the best comparison site for motor insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx816.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx816.rtf Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES AND BROADBAND COMMENTS ON TRIPLE PLAY BUNDLE DEALS "One of the advantages of bundled deals is the amount of money people can save"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx817.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx817.rtf Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVE POUNDS ON YOUR EUROS With an average spend of over £500 each while on holiday, unsuspecting Brits will be hammered with foreign exchange fees and hefty transaction charges... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx815.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx815.rtf Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE TORY PARTY'S ATTACK ON ZERO PER CENT CREDIT CARDS "A zero per cent offer on balance transfers or purchases is an excellent offer for most Brits"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx813.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx813.rtf Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MANY CAR INSURERS TAKING US FOR A RIDE Accepting a renewal quote received in the post is a simple process but it is proving to be a very costly one for Brits... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx814.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx814.rtf Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS FEEL RIPPED OFF BY ENERGY GIANTS The gas and electricity price rises of the past two months from five of the big six energy providers have left Brits fuming... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx812.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx812.rtf Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE FSA'S MORTGAGE CHECKLIST "The FSA is to be applauded for trying to actively help people with their mortgage decisions"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx811.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx811.rtf Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CHARITY CREDIT CARDS COULD DO BETTER Steve Willey head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com said:: "Make sure that by acting charitably, your finances don't become a charity case"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx807.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx807.rtf Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOWNLOADING ON THE UP 80 per cent of the population have downloaded from the internet in the last year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx810.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx810.rtf Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GIVE UP SMOKING AND SHAVE £2,000 OFF YOUR LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS With No Smoking Day (NSD) on March 12, and the smoking ban reaching its one-year anniversary this summer, those who kick the habit could save over £2,000 on their life insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx808.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx808.rtf Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES,HEAD OF MOBILES COMMENTS ON MOBILE PHONE INDUSTRY RAKING IN £8.45BN PER YEAR. 'Research by www.moneysupermarket.com reveals a typical user enjoys 166** free voice minutes and 133 texts per month as part of their tariff or top up package"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx809.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx809.rtf Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ISA RATES ON THE RISE AS TAX DEADLINE APPROACHES Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Savers are really being spoiled at the moment, they'll be able to choose from new accounts from Barclays and Abbey"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx806.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx806.rtf Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOSING THE ART OF CONVERSATION Increased reliance on mobile phones and BlackBerrys has led to many Brits lazy attitude when communicating with others, preferring to send a text or email rather than talk to someone face-to-face... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx805.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx805.rtf Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEY CAN BUY YOU LOVE If you're a single man in London, you may well be twice as likely as any other Brit to be propositioned today, with women free to take a leap of love and pop the question... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx804.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx804.rtf Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF MOBILES COMMENTS ON THE OFCOM ANNOUNCEMENT ON UNFAIR ADDITONAL CHARGES 'These proposals are too little too late. For a long time customers have been treated unfairly and suffered at the hands of providers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx803.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx803.rtf Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON COVENTRY BS'S RELAUNCH OF THE 50 PLUS ESAVE ACCOUNT "There have been some murmurings of late that the over 50s generally get a raw deal when it comes to financial products"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx802.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx802.rtf Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOU CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON NATIONWIDE RAISING MINIMUM DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO 25% "It was only a matter of time before more of this happened. Northern Rock, understandably, has already taken this approach"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx801.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx801.rtf Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PIRATES SAIL THE NET FOR THEIR GOLD Providing access to the world's biggest collection of films, music, software and games, the internet is a vast source of information... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx800.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx800.rtf Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAUL SCHOFIELD HEAD OF UTILITIES COMMENTS ON BRITISH GAS PROFITS "British Gas has offered market-leading prices for much of last year."... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx799.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx799.rtf Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON ALLIANCE AND LEICESTER'S ANNUAL RESULTS As we go speeding into the bank reporting season, it seems the analyst predictions are coming true - that those relying more heavily on traditional retail business would suffer most."... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx798.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx798.rtf Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW CAR BUYERS - DON'T RISK BEING TAKEN FOR A RIDE Brits looking to purchase cars with the new '08 plates next month should chose their finance deal wisely to avoid wasting around £950 each on excess interest payments... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx797.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx797.rtf Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON SILVER SAVINGS "Last year saw a spate of competitive over 50s online savings launches as providers woke up to this being hugely important"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx796.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx796.rtf Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING HEAD OF MORTGAGES COMMENTS ON PROVIDERS EXITING 100% PLUS MORTGAGE MARKET "With so many prominent lenders exiting the 100 per cent plus mortgage market this week consumer confidence is going to be knocked again"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx795.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx795.rtf Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T BE A ONE-TRIP WONDER WITH TRAVEL INSURANCE As thousands of Brits jet off to the slopes for winter sport adventures, research reveals single trip cover can be more expensive than annual cover... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx792.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx792.rtf Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON FSCS FLAW "The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has a major flaw that could disadvantage many people."... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx794.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx794.rtf Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KEVIN MOUNTFORD HEAD OF SAVINGS COMMENTS ON THE NATIONALISATION OF NORTHERN ROCK "After months of speculation and much boardroom drama, Alistair Darling has finally made a decision"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx793.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx793.rtf Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHAT'S YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY SECRET? Loved-up Brits who break the bank might be in danger of breaking hearts too if their partners find out what they have been up to... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx791.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx791.rtf Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.PAALEADS.COM ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT CHANGES TO BROKER LEAD SUBSCRIPTIONS Combined www.moneysupermarket.com mortgage leads to be split into purchase and remortgage types... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx790.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx790.rtf Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEWARE OF THE DUMPING ARROW THIS VALENTINE'S DAY With Valentines Day just around the corner many people will be eagerly anticipating romantic gestures from loved ones. However, for some it might not be cupid's arrow they are hit with... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx789.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx789.rtf Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROB BARNES HEAD OF BROADBAND COMMENTS ON THE NEWS THE GOVERNMENT IS TO LEGISLATE AGAINST PIRACY Research from www.moneysupermarket.com shows one in three (29 per cent) Brits have knowingly or unwittingly downloaded illegal files... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx788.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx788.rtf Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHERE DO YOUR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS GO? Most consumers look to be getting a raw deal when it comes to paying off their credit card debts... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx787.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx787.rtf Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COST OF COVER CREEPING UP FOR MOTORISTS Car insurance premiums rose by 4.5 per cent in the second half of last year, according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx786.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx786.rtf Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOUISE CUMING, HEAD OF PROTECTION AT WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON TODAY'S ABI ANNOUNCEMENT 'With consumer confidence as low as it is in the protection market, any move to improve this will be beneficial."... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx785.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx785.rtf Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ALLIANCE & LEICESTER'S NEW CURRENT ACCOUNT RATE OF 8.5 PER CENT AER Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "It is fair to say over the past few months the current account market has felt flat"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx784.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx784.rtf Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON E.ON INCREASING GAS PRICES BY 15 PER CENT AND ELECTRICITY PRICES BY 9.7 PER CENT Scott Byrom, Utilities manager at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "This move will have the greatest negative impact on customers in the East Midlands... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx781.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx781.rtf Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COMMONS SELECT COMMITTEE'S ENERGY MARKET INQUIRY 'Instead of the Commons Select Committee wasting taxpayers money, the Government should promote the savings people can make"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx783.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx783.rtf Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE MPC'S DECISION TO CUT INTEREST RATES BY 0.25 PER CENT 'This cut from the Bank of England brings positive news for borrowers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx782.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx782.rtf Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease JANUARY TURNS CHRISTMAS ON ITS HEAD While Christmas is the time for giving, research by price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com shows January is the time of looking after yourself... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx774.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx774.rtf Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON CUSTOMER BACKLASH FROM EGG CREDIT CARD HOLDERS "If Citigroup was simply stopping further credit card spending by riskier Egg customers, then it should be applauded"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx779.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx779.rtf Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SPECIALIST INSURERS OFFERING LESS THAN SPECIAL PRICES Older drivers and female motorists shouldn't be lulled into thinking a specialist insurer will always offer the best deal, according to research from price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx780.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx780.rtf Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON KAUPTHING EDGE'S SPECTACULAR LAUNCH ON THE UK MARKET "Since ING's UK launch in 2003, the savings landscape has changed considerably with overseas providers playing an important role in shaping best buy tables"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx770.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx770.rtf Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON 02 NEW TARIFFS INTRODUCED ON FEBRUARY 01 2008 "The new tariffs are great value, simple and flexible bringing 02 to the forefront of the industry"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx777.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx777.rtf Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS IN NEED OF A BELT-UP REMINDER A quarter of a century has passed since the first laws requiring seatbelts to be worn in cars came into effect... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx775.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx775.rtf Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON HSBC'S NEW RATEMATCHER GUARANTEE "At last, a piece of positive news in the mortgage market. HSBC's guarantee to match the interest rate its fixed rate mortgage customers currently pay"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx771.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx771.rtf Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BBA'S INTRODUCTION OF REGULATION FOR IVA PROVIDERS "With consumer confidence and spending power falling, the introduction of voluntary regulation to the IVA market is a welcome move... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx773.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx773.rtf Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE COMPETITION COMMISSION'S REPORT INTO PPI "This study may well bring a return to old-fashioned banking where the headline rate told you everything about a loan"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx769.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx769.rtf Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON VIRGIN MEDIA'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO UPGRADE BROADBAND CONNECTIONS IN THE UK "Virgin Media's decision to boost broadband speeds shows real commitment to its customer base, potential customers and the future of broadband... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx778.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx778.rtf Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KICKED WHEN YOU'RE ALREADY DOWN Missing mortgage repayments and going into arrears could be costing borrowers even more than they think... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx772.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx772.rtf Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PERILS OF LAST MINUTE TRAVEL COVER Two-thirds of travellers miss out on valuable cancellation cover by making a last minute dash for holiday insurance, potentially bidding 'bon voyage' to recouping any losses... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx776.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx776.rtf Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BIBA ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTING THE FSA TO REVIEW ITS REGULATION OF COMPARISON SITES Richard Mason, managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is the death rattle of a dying sector. Insurance brokers have been in decline for many years"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx768.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx768.rtf Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT WHILE ROAMING ON THE PISTE As holidaymakers jet off for last minute winter breaks, www.moneysupermarket.com warns mobile phones users to be wary of the cost of sending texts and emails whilst abroad... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx767.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx767.rtf Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE FOURTH SPEED TRAP There's now a fourth reason not to speed on Britain's roads.Not only is the risk of an accident higher,and the penalties and fines high, but insurers have been found to frown on repeat offenders... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx766.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx766.rtf Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN WASTES OVER £8BN ON EXTRA TEXTS AND MINUTES The British mobile phone industry rakes in over £8.45bn per year from customers on the wrong mobile phone tariff... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx765.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx765.rtf Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIXED RATE BONDS ARE BACK, HITTING 007 PER CENT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Fixed rate bonds are making a comeback with a barrage of new launches"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx764.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx764.rtf Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON FLOOD WARNINGS THROUGHOUT MUCH OF ENGLAND 'After the chaos of flooding last summer and again towards the end of the year, many people will be devastated at the renewed risk, and insurance will again be at the forefront of people's minds"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx763.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx763.rtf Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CREDIT CRUNCH MAKING US SMARTER The credit crunch is starting to have a positive effect on the loan and card applications and credit ratings of many Brits... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx761.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx761.rtf Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIXED RATE MORTGAGES RISE DESPITE CUT Despite last month's interest rate cut by the Bank of England, the average fixed-rate mortgage is higher than a month ago, according to www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx762.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx762.rtf Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE EDF PRICE INCREASE 'With npower and EDF both having increased prices we expect the four other major providers to follow suit soon"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx760.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx760.rtf Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS IN NEED OF A BELT-UP REMINDER A quarter of Brits have driven on a public road without wearing a seatbelt, despite the dangers it entails, reveals www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx758.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx758.rtf Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ISA SEASON KICKS OFF NICE AND EARLY FOR SAVERS Commenting on early moves in the ISA market, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Many providers are bringing their headline-grabbing cash ISA...' http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx759.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx759.rtf Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ALMOST 5.5 MILLION BRITS MISSED PAYMENTS LAST YEAR Nearly 5.5 million consumers missed payments last year, putting their credit rating at risk... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx757.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx757.rtf Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE UPCOMING CHANGE TO THE BANKING CODE Tim Moss, head of debt at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"I am all for responsible lending,and this is certainly a step forward,but a good proportion of responsibility still lies with the customer"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx756.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx756.rtf Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENSURE YOUR INSURANCE PROVIDES VALUE Insurance is a vital product for Brits but there is no need to pay too much for it. www.moneysupermarket.com reveals ten simple steps to save a typical family over £1,300 each year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx755.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx755.rtf Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NOT-SO-SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES A new study out today reveals social networking has become a numbers game as people accept total strangers as their friends just to increase numbers in their profile... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx754.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx754.rtf Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BRADFORD & BINGLEY's NEW EASY ACCESS ACCOUNT PAYING 6.4 PER CENT Kevin Mountford,head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"There's been a lot of focus on providers cutting savings rates recently so it's good to see a new product offer over six per cent"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx752.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx752.rtf Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FESTIVE CHEER AND MOBILE MISERY Before popping down your local this New Years Eve you might want to think about leaving your mobile phone at home... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx753.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx753.rtf Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW YEAR, NEW YOU - NO EXCUSES! With New Year upon us,research from www.moneysupermarket.com reveals Brits are avoiding the opportunity for a health make-over,despite their good intentions wasting their hard earned cash... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx751.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx751.rtf Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TWAS THE WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS - GIFT GLOOM TO BESET BRITAIN As Brits prepare for a last-minute dash for Christmas gifts, be warned that your efforts could go to waste. An astonishing four in five of us receive presents we do not want or like... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx750.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx750.rtf Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SCROOGE LENDERS FAIL TO PASS ON RATE CUT Borrowers on Standard Variable Rate mortgages look set for a disappointing Christmas with 78 per cent of lenders yet to pass on the Bank of England's rate cut of early December... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx749.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx749.rtf Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE OFCOM ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW REGULATION REGARDING THE PORTING OF MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This announcement from Ofcom is excellent news for consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx747.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx747.rtf Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESOLVE TO GAIN POUNDS IN 2008 Instead of pledging to lose kilos in the New Year, why not resolve to gain pounds of the sterling variety... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx748.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx748.rtf Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NPOWER's NEW SOL 9 TARFIFF Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"High users of electricity will be disappointed with the introduction of npower's SOL 9"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx745.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx745.rtf Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE YEAR AHEAD IN PERSONAL FINANCE With 2008 just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com's experts have offered their predictions for Money, Insurance, Mobiles, Broadband and Utilities... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx746.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx746.rtf Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DUMPED BY TEXT OR EMAIL Like Britney Spears, when it comes to ending relationships, some people choose to hide behind technology by using texts or email to dump their partner... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx744.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx744.rtf Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF B&Bs FIXED TERM BOND (20) Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This one year bond offers both annual and monthly interest at 6.80% gross and 6.60% gross respectively"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx742.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx742.rtf Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENERGY GIANTS KEEP SCHTUM, LEAVING CUSTOMERS IN THE DARK Energy providers are not to informing customers of new cheaper tariffs,causing them to remain on more expensive tariffs while energy companies reap over £2.5bn per year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx743.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx743.rtf Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENTING ON TODAY's REPORT FROM THE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU INTO SUB-PRIME LENDING Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"In the current environment it was only a matter of time before fingers of blame started being pointed"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx741.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx741.rtf Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW HEAD OF CARDS FOR PRICE COMPARISON SITE Steve Willey is to replace Rob Kenley as head of credit cards at price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx739.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx739.rtf Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease VANESSA BLOUNT TO LEAVE PAALEADS.COM Lead distributor paaleads.com has today announced that Vanessa Blount is leaving the business to pursue alternative opportunities... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx740.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx740.rtf Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN'S NEW BREED OF 'JEKYLL & HYDE' SAVERS Sixty-six per cent of people incurring interest on items such as credit cards, overdrafts or loans have a savings account or ISA too... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx738.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx738.rtf Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ONE IN SIX 'SKIERS' DON'T SPEND A MOMENT ON THE SLOPES While skiers spend an average four hours a day racing through the powder, a surprising one in six of those who have visited a skiing resort have never set foot on the slopes... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx736.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx736.rtf Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITAIN'S CREDOMETER GOES OFF THE SCALE UK consumers have the potential to blow £176.9 billion on their credit cards... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx734.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx734.rtf Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE MPC DECISION TO DECREASE INTEREST RATES BY 0.25 PER CENT Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is a welcome Christmas present for beleaguered borrowers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx735.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx735.rtf Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFCOM's ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL BE SETTING A DEADLINE OF TWO HOURS FOR NETWORKS TO PORT Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The setting of these new rules by Ofcom is good news for consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx733.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx733.rtf Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF O2 WALLET.AN ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM COMBINING A PHONE AND AN OYSTER CARD Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"Being able to swipe your mobile phone to pay for small purchases and travel around London shows technology at it's best"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx732.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx732.rtf Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON TODAY's CALL FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS FOR A 25-YEAR FLOOD MANAGEMENT STRA Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The ABI has fired a shot across the Government's bow, and it must act urgently"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx371.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx371.rtf Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HIGH FLYERS AT WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM Peter Smith has been appointed commercial manager for flights at price comparison site www.travelsupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx737.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx737.rtf Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM ANNOUNCESDRIVE TO RAISE LEAD QUALITY AND VOLUME FURTHER Lead distributor paaleads.com has today announced a new initiative aimed at improving further the quality and volume of leads it supplies to brokers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx730.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx730.rtf Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CHILDREN LEFT FREE TO ROAM THE INTERNET New research out today highlights children aged three to 15 spend on average two and a half hours per week surfing the internet outside of school... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx729.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx729.rtf Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BARCLAYCARD's TRIAL ALLOWING USERS TO MAKE PURCHASES OF £10 OR LESS WITH A MOBILE PHONE Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Much has been made of security concerns around contactless payments and any initiative that helps allay these worries is welcome"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx728.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx728.rtf Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENTING ON STANDARD LIFE PULLING OUT OF THE PROTECTION MARKET Louise Cuming, head of protection at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Standard Life isn't a big player in this market, but it is significant that it has left an important area of healthcare"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx725.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx725.rtf Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DELAYS IN BRINGING BROADBAND UP TO SPEED This week Ministers, regulators and industry figures met in Whitehall to discuss the current slow state and the future of broadband in Britain... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx727.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx727.rtf Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOMEOWNERS SHOP AROUND, BUT FOR THE WRONG REASONS Only 40 per cent of homeowners are placing major importance on the size of fees when choosing a mortgage... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx726.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx726.rtf Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE CHANGE IN REGULATION TO CHEQUE CLEARANCE Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"While cheque usage is less than half it was in the 1990s, there are still several million issued each day"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx724.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx724.rtf Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FSA ANNOUNCEMENT IT IS TO CLAMPDOWN ON 48 BROKING FIRMS SELLING SELF-CERTIFICATION MO Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"I welcome this crackdown by the Financial Services Authority. There has been a feeling the regulator was all talk and no action"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx722.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx722.rtf Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SPECIALISTS ARE NOT ALWAYS COST EFFECTIVE Insurers marketing themselves as 'women-only' or specialists for the elderly are not automatically the best value option for these consumers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx723.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx723.rtf Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON EQUIFAX's REDUCTION IN PRICES AND INCREASED CURRENT ACCOUNT ACTIVITY Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"With 7.5 million current accounts potentially compromised, the primary focus of people should be to protect themselves"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx718.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx718.rtf Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ROLL OUT HIPs TO COVER ALL PROPERTIES IN ENGLAND AND WALES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Government's move will be an unwelcome Christmas present for many planning to sell their house post December 14"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx721.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx721.rtf Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BREAKNECK SPEEDING PROFESSIONS REVEALED Speed is essential on the pitch, but footballers are unfortunately transferring these skills to the streets according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx720.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx720.rtf Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY's PREMIER BONUS TRACKER SAVINGS ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The rate war is alive and kicking in the savings market!"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx719.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx719.rtf Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON POSSIBLY THE MOST SERIOUS BREACH IN UK BANKING HISTORY Kevin Mountford, head of savings and current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"There are 25 million people in imminent danger of suffering identity theft and financial losses"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx715.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx715.rtf Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF FAIRFX's NEW CURRENCY CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This card is good with its competitive exchange rate if you are going to spend big bucks"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx716.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx716.rtf Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHEN'S EASY ACCESS NOT SO EASY? Analysis from price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com has found only four of the ten highest interest-paying accounts allow savers unlimited access their cash without losing interest... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx717.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx717.rtf Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF A RANGE OF NEW SAVINGS ACCOUNTS THIS WEEK Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It has been a bumper week for savers, who now have two new market leading savings accounts to choose from"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx703.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx703.rtf Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON LONDON SCOTTISH BANK's NEW BOND AT 7.0 per cent Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It's all change in the fixed rate bonds market, with bonds being back in vogue after a slight slump in recent weeks"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx702.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx702.rtf Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TECHNOLOGY UNDERCLASS BEING CREATED There is a danger a 'technology underclass' is being created, with over half of Brits (53 per cent) saying they find even the most basic technical terms difficult to understand... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx701.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx701.rtf Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOWNLOADERS FORCED TO WAIT FOR THEIR FUN We are a nation of download addicts, with over half the population (55 per cent) spending an average 172 hours(or more than seven solid days) of leisure time per year downloading from the internet... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx700.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx700.rtf Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CHRISTMAS PRESENTS A POTENTIAL PRICE PUSH In the last quarter of 2006, paaleads.com recorded an increase in lead prices of around 25 per cent, and we are already seeing the same pattern again this year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx698.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx698.rtf Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DECEMBER DANGER FOR MOTORISTS As the nights draw in and winter approaches, moneysupermarket.com warns drivers to think ahead about the increased risk of breakdowns and accidents caused by hazardous conditions... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx697.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx697.rtf Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HIGH FEES PLAGUE LONG-TERM MORTGAGES Research from www.moneysupermarket.com reveals early repayment charges can exceed £10,000 for borrowers who want to exit a longer-term mortgage deal... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx699.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx699.rtf Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOAN PROVIDERS GETTING CHOOSY AS CONSUMERS SUFFER People are facing increasing knockbacks on loans as banks get tougher with their lending criteria... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx696.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx696.rtf Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM ADDS TRAVEL GUIDES Leading price comparison site www.travelsupermarket.com is expanding its offering to visitors by introducing unique travel guides... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx714.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx714.rtf Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AVOID CHRISTMAS COVER CHAOS Christmas is seven weeks away and with many homes in the UK likely to be welcome recipients of festive gifts, research reveals some insurers might not cover your presents... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx694.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx694.rtf Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE iPHONE Rob Barnes, head of broadband and mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"In terms of timing, the launch of the iPhone is perfect for the pre-Christmas market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx693.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx693.rtf Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PARENTS FAIL TO MONITOR CHILDRENS' USE OF MOBILE PHONES New research out today highlights the extent which mobile phones have become a must-have gadget for children of all ages, with over half (52 per cent) of three to 15 year olds regularly using one... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx695.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx695.rtf Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CREDIT CRUNCH HAS STARTED SOMETHING NEW Lead distributor paaleads.com has seen the start of new broker behaviour following the fall out from the credit crunch... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx691.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx691.rtf Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KIDS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CRACKERS With Christmas soon upon us and many relatives likely to shower kids with money, now is the time for parents to look for the best children's savings account... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx692.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx692.rtf Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE C0-OPERATIVE BANK's THINK CREDIT CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Co-op's brainchild is to reward people who shop with ethical partners by reducing the card interest rate to 7 per cent p.a."... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx690.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx690.rtf Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW ROLE FOR WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM MD Chris Nixon, managing director of www.travelsupermarket.com today announces he is to change role... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx713.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx713.rtf Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NAUGHTY SAVERS TREAT THEMSELVES The UK is a nation of naughty savers who regularly dip into their savings for treats, even though most tuck their money away for specific reasons... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx689.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx689.rtf Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ABBEY BREAK NEW TERRITORY IN TERMS OF FIXED FEES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Abbey is breaking new territory in terms of fixed fees"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx687.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx687.rtf Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE 3 SKYPE MOBILE PHONE Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"This is an innovative move by 3"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx688.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx688.rtf Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND FIGURES SHOWING MORTGAGE LENDING IS SLOWING Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Bank of England figures prove the mortgage industry is a shrinking market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx685.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx685.rtf Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOOKING FOR WINTER SUN … AT WHAT COST? As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, Brits will be seeking some much needed winter sun... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx686.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx686.rtf Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF A&L's PREMIER 50 CURRENT ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is an innovative move from A&L capitalising on a currently untapped market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx684.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx684.rtf Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BAFFLED BY BROADBAND? Research reveals that the array of broadband packages on the market has left customers baffled and confused, with four in ten people not understanding which packages best suit their needs... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx682.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx682.rtf Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE PHONE USERS SLAMMED BY PROVIDERS Many mobile phone sales companies are continuing to use a deceitful technique, commonly referred to as 'slamming'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx683.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx683.rtf Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON IBERDROLA AND SCOTTISH POWER's FINANCIAL RESULTS Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Scottish Power is now part of the world's fourth largest electricity company"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx681.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx681.rtf Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON EU MOBILE DATA PACKAGES ABROAD Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It currently costs customers a fortune to text and surf the internet when they are abroad"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx680.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx680.rtf Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ARE YOU PLANNING A PLASTIC CHRISTMAS? People planning to hit the credit cards for their Christmas spending need to apply for new cards now or risk being empty-handed for their shopping... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx679.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx679.rtf Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BROADBAND LAUNCH FROM THE POST OFFICE Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"The Post Office is entering the market with a decent set of broadband products which are simple and represent value for money"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx678.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx678.rtf Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PROTECT MAN'S BEST FRIEND FROM GUY FAWKES FIREWORKS In the run up to this year's fireworks extravaganza, www.moneysupermarket.com warns pet owners to consider their animals' welfare... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx677.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx677.rtf Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TOP DEALS FOR WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM VISITORS Holidaymakers looking for the best deals will now be able to view www.travelsupermarket.com's Top Deals newsletter on the website... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx712.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx712.rtf Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON ICICI AND ICESAVE's MOST RECENT OFFERINGS TO SAVERS Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Savers are in for a treat, which is hugely important in an environment where we are being squeezed by the ongoing credit crunch"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx675.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx675.rtf Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFGEM's LATEST ENERGY FIGURES Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It's encouraging to see increases in people changing gas and electricity providers in the first seven months of this year"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx676.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx676.rtf Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM CALLS ON PROVIDERS TO REVIEW ALARMING DEBT TRANSFERENCE PRACTICE Commenting on the Shelter Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Repaying a mortgage with a credit card is a highly risky business"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx674.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx674.rtf Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AVOID THE CASHBACK CON AND LOOK FOR THE GUARANTEE Battling with mobile phone retailers over the complex terms and conditions set out in their cashback deals may be a thing of the past with guaranteed cashback offers now available... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx673.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx673.rtf Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHEN IT PAYS NOT TO BE AVERAGE Most Britons living in flats and terraced houses are not choosing the cheapest energy product, so paying too much for their gas and electricity, according to www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx672.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx672.rtf Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOW YOU'LL GET HAMMERED FOR CAR INSURANCE IF YOU'RE IN LONDON OR THE NORTH WEST Cars in London and North West England are the most expensive to insure in the UK, according to research from moneysupermarket.com, with Dundee, Aberdeen and Exeter the cheapest... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx670.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx670.rtf Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PERCENTAGE OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS DROPS BY ONE FIFTH IN JUST SIX MONTHS Where have all the first time buyers gone? The latest edition of the www.moneysupermarket.com 'Mortgage Map' reveals first-time buyers are disappearing at an alarming rate... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx671.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx671.rtf Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PERCENTAGE OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS DROPS BY ONE FIFTH IN JUST SIX MONTHS Where have all the first time buyers gone? The latest edition of the www.moneysupermarket.com 'Mortgage Map' reveals first-time buyers are disappearing at an alarming rate... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx669.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx669.rtf Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AFRICAN SAFARI CLUB JOINS WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM Price comparison site www.travelsupermarket.com has added African Safari Club to its online service, further increasing the range of holiday options available to visitors... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx711.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx711.rtf Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BRITISH GAS CLICK ENERGY 4 AGAIN BECOMING THE CHEAPEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Some call it a price-war, but the battle between SSE and British Gas is looking more like an Olympic game of table tennis"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx667.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx667.rtf Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE PAY AS YOU GO COMPARISON TOOL ON TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"Pay as you go phones account for 50 per cent of all new and existing mobile connections in the UK"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx668.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx668.rtf Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE RESOLUTION FOUNDATION's CALL FOR A VOLUNTARY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PRICE COMPARISON SI Richard Mason, managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"moneysupermarket.com has always been a strong advocate of treating customers fairly"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx666.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx666.rtf Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT's PLANS TO ENCOURAGE LONGER-TERM FIXED RATE MORTGAGES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The fact the Government is pushing long-term products demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the current market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx664.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx664.rtf Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE GOVERNMENT's COMMITMENT TO SPEND MORE ON FLOOD DEFENCES Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Government has been pledging its commitment to flood defences for years and has now promised to spend £800m by 2010"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx665.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx665.rtf Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE TREASURY SELECT COMMITTEE's RECOMMENDATION OF A NATIONAL SAVINGS GATEWAY Kevin Mountford, head of savings and current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Any initiative that encourages people to save more is always to be applauded"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx663.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx663.rtf Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE POSITIVE MOVES IN THE LOANS MARKET Tim Moss, head of loans at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"With several loan rates on the rise, it's positive to see providers such as Barclays and Co-op Bank bucking the trend"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx662.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx662.rtf Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITS ENGAGE IN HEATING WARS AS WINTER APPROACHES Three in ten Brits turn on their loved ones over the heating, according to research from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx659.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx659.rtf Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN BECOMING BRITAIN's CHEAPEST ENERGY PROVIDER AGAIN Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"A genuine price war is occurring; Scottish and Southern has again taken action to challenge British Gas"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx661.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx661.rtf Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF O2 BROADBAND Jason Lloyd, head of broadband, www.moneysupermarket.com said:"O2's entry into the market is a welcome one and its clear O2 have done their research and listened to what broadband customers want"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx660.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx660.rtf Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON HBOS SCRAPPING ITS MORTGAGE LENDING TARGETS Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The credit crunch has hit many lenders hard, especially those involved in specialist lending, and HBOS has some exposure to this"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx658.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx658.rtf Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF BRADFORD & BINGLEY's ONE-YEAR FIXED-RATE ISA, PAYING 6.2 PER CENT AER Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "What a difference a couple of weeks makes"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx657.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx657.rtf Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOLIDAY 'BUFFER DAYS' CAUSE WORKPLACE MAYHEM More than a quarter of British workers admit they have taken at least one unscheduled extra day off work to get over their holiday, according to research published today... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx710.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx710.rtf Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FSA's DECISION ON THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It is disappointing that the government hasn't taken the opportunity to support savers further"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx655.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx655.rtf Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF BRITISH GAS's ONLINE DUAL FUEL PRODUCT - CLICK ENERGY 4 Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The energy price war continues with British Gas restoring its position as the leading online dual fuel provider"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx656.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx656.rtf Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOLIDAYING BRITS SPEND OVER £4.5BN ON BOOZE OVERSEAS Boozy Brits drinking £4.5 billion worth of alcohol while on overseas holidays could be in for a nasty shock if they need medical attention... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx653.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx653.rtf Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE NEEDLESS WASTE OF CASH WITHDRAWALS Britons are taking out £8.3 billion cash on their credit cards each year and paying a huge premium for the privilege... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx654.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx654.rtf Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY EXTENDING ITS ESAVER ACCOUNT TO THE OVER 50s Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Coventry Building Society has been shaking up the 'silver surfer' market with its internet-only esaver account for the over 60s"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx650.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx650.rtf Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SAGA's WITHDRAWAL OF ITS ONE YEAR FIXED RATE BOND Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Frankly I am not surprised we are seeing fixed rate bonds being removed"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx649.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx649.rtf Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY'S NEW PRICE FIX 2008 PRODUCT Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This aggressive move from Scottish & Southern was well overdue, but it hasn't disappointed"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx651.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx651.rtf Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UK MOBILE USERS CONNED OUT OF CASH Cashback has become one of the most common marketing ploys adopted by retailers to lure customers into a mobile phone contract... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx652.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx652.rtf Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON MOBILE PHONE OPERATORS SWITCHING CUSTOMERS TO THE NEW EU CAPPED ROAMING TARIFF Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"On Sunday, any operators that have not done so already, will be obliged to switch their customers to the new roaming charges"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx648.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx648.rtf Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF PRUPROTECT Emma Walker, head of protection at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This is a novel move for the protection market and actively encourages consumers to lead a healthy lifestyle"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx646.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx646.rtf Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IT'S A GOOD JOB YOU CAN DRIVE www.moneysupermarket.com reveals the best and worst professions for crashing... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx647.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx647.rtf Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON POST OFFICE FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERING MORTGAGES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Post Office has traditionally done well on low-cost or low-risk financial products but mortgages are a different ballgame"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx644.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx644.rtf Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DELAYS IN CONNECTING BROADBAND LEAVES A NATION IN WAITING Research released today highlights how people who have swapped broadband provider have to wait an average of two weeks before their new service is fully installed... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx645.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx645.rtf Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DO NOTHING AND EARN £7.2 BILLION Credit card holders could reap the benefits of a £7.2 billion windfall simply through some savvy spending. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx643.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx643.rtf Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TALKING ABOUT NORTHERN ROCK AND THE IMPACT ON THE WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM WEBSITE Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"We have seen a huge surge in traffic through the Northern Rock crisis, the number of searches for savings more than doubled"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx642.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx642.rtf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FIRST DIRECT'S MOVE TO STOP PAYING INTEREST ON CURRENT ACCOUNTS Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The product design makes sense and the 'sweeping' option could encourage people to save on a more meaningful level"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx641.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx641.rtf Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BRADFORD AND BINGLEY eSAVINGS ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"While this account isn't a market-leader as such-in that there are better rates available elsewhere"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx640.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx640.rtf Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KOSMAR JOINS WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM Travel comparison website www.travelsupermarket.com has added Kosmar Holidays to its online service, further expanding customer choice on the site... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx709.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx709.rtf Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE iPHONE RELEASE Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"I'm glad to see UK consumers won't have to pay over the odds for the iPhone"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx639.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx639.rtf Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE HALIFAX PURCHASE CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Offering shoppers 0 per cent for 15 months, this card easily beats any other on the market for new purchases"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx638.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx638.rtf Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON PROVIDERS OF BUNDLE PACKAGES Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, says:"For TV Sky is the best provider, as the number of channels available with each package cannot be matched by any other provider"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx634.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx634.rtf Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 'MORTGAGE INERTIA' COSTING HOMEOWNERS £5.9 BILLION EACH YEAR Homeowners not looking for a better deal when their fixed rate mortgage ends face a hefty increase in their repayments if they stay on their lender's standard variable rate... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx635.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx635.rtf Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OLD-TIMERS GET THE NOD FROM CAR INSURERS Research from www.moneysupermarket.com shows while a 70-year-old will expect to pay around £245 a year for insurance; a 35-year-old will be hit with a £334 premium... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx636.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx636.rtf Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UK MOBILE USERS CONNED OUT OF CASH 37 per cent of people who have ever applied for a cashback mobile phone deal feel cashback terms and conditions are unfair... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx637.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx637.rtf Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON 100 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS AND THE START OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ONLINE Jason Lloyd head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"On Sunday 16th September we will be 100 days from Christmas"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx633.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx633.rtf Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FILM DOWNLOADING ONLINE Jason Lloyd head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"The UK film download market is still in its infancy, but some experts predict it will be obsolete before it gets started"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx632.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx632.rtf Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND'S MOVE TO GIVE EMERGENCY FUNDING TO NORTHERN ROCK Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is not a time for savers to panic and withdraw their cash from Northern Rock"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx631.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx631.rtf Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF STROUD AND SWINDON'S NEW RATES ON SAVINGS PRODUCTS Kevin Mountford,head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"What a result for savers!Providers look set to climb over each other with more competitive rates"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx629.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx629.rtf Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENTS ON THE RECENT SPATE OF INCREASES IN MORTGAGE RATES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The mortgage market seems to have taken a step away from its once controlling hand"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx630.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx630.rtf Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease STUCK IN A 'DEBT SENTENCE' The majority of people who take out a personal loan to consolidate existing debts go on to build up more debt and struggle with the consequences... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx628.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx628.rtf Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE RISE OF INSURANCE AGGREGATORS Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Ultimately,the site providing the broadest comparison of insurance and the best service,will stand the test of time"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx627.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx627.rtf Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SICK BRITS IN FOR A NASTY EUROPEAN SHOCK More than half of those Brits heading off for the ski resorts of Europe this season will learn a painful and expensive lesson if they need medical treatment and produce an E111... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx626.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx626.rtf Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TWO BEDROOMS AND 'A STUDY'? Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Today's initiative simply adds to the shambles that the HIP legislation has become"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx625.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx625.rtf Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENGLAND FANS SHOW NO EURO 2008 FAITH England supporters are still giving Steve McClaren's team the thumbs down in its quest for Euro 2008 glory, according to the UK's biggest travel price comparison site... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx708.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx708.rtf Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LENDERS HIT BORROWERS IN ARREARS WITH PUNITIVE FEES Missing mortgage repayments and going into arrears could cost borrowers more than they think... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx624.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx624.rtf Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON LLOYD'S IMPROVED CURRENT ACCOUNT DEAL Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This improved offering shows the current account price war is alive and kicking"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx622.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx622.rtf Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE MASTERCARD PAYPASS SYSTEM AND THE BARCLAYCARD ONEPULSE CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"These launches signal a new era for cards and payment technology"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx623.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx623.rtf Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EIGHT PER CENT OF ADULT CONTENT VIEWERS DO SO AT WORK 'Adult content' still highly popular with internet users... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx620.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx620.rtf Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WACK'ING OFF AT WORK Eight per cent of adult content viewers do so at work... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx621.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx621.rtf Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHICH CHILDREN'S ACCOUNTS TOP THE CLASS? Parents are urged to do their homework on children's savings accounts as their 'little ones' head back to school... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx619.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx619.rtf Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LONDON HOMES MOST EXPENSIVE TO INSURE London has 19 of the 20 most expensive areas in the UK for home insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx618.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx618.rtf Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON 3'S INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW EU CAPPED ROAMING TARIFF Rob Barnes head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"It is no surprise 3 is the only network to offer roaming charges significantly below the cap set by the EU"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx615.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx615.rtf Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON MOBILE PROVIDERS CHARGING PEOPLE FOR CALLS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL RATE NUMBERS SUCH AS 087 Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"02 is the last of the 'big six' mobile providers to charge customers for calls to these numbers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx617.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx617.rtf Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM LAUNCHES FORUM FOR BROKERS Lead distributor paaleads.com has created another first for the lead generation industry with the launch of a forum entitled 'Community' on its website encouraging brokers to give their opinions... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx616.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx616.rtf Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE ABBEY CREDIT CARD WITH A MARTKET-LEADING SUPERMARKET OFFER Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Abbey's £50 gift to its new and most existing credit card holders should attract a flurry of applications"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx613.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx613.rtf Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENSURE YOUR GREAT GAP ESCAPE IS COVERED As hoards of 'gappers' head off to travel the world, www.moneysupermarket.com urges those looking for insurance from specialist brands to watch out for inflated premiums and low levels of cover... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx614.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx614.rtf Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON NPOWER LATEST PRICE FALL Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Although it is encouraging to see npower dropping its online dual fuel tariff by £43"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx612.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx612.rtf Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM RE- LAUNCHESSTANDARD PLAN ACROSS ALL LEAD TYPES Lead distributor paaleads.com today announces a revamped service offering diverse leads at a fixed price... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx611.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx611.rtf Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON T-MOBILES DECISION TO CUT VALUES FROM IT'S 12 MONTH CONTRACTS Rob Barnes head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It seems unfair to remove value from 12-month tariffs in an attempt to force the customer into longer contracts"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx610.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx610.rtf Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW HALIFAX STUDENT CREDIT CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The Halifax student credit card offers some interesting mobile banking services"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx608.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx608.rtf Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SURPRISING SAVINGS - SEPARATE YOUR ENERGY PROVIDERS The tables have turned - Brits could save £314 million by using two different energy suppliers, says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx609.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx609.rtf Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON POWERGEN'S NEW FIXED RATE PRODUCT Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Powergen's new fixed rate product is now the cheapest capped deal on the market, and there is no penalty charge to exit it"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx606.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx606.rtf Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SLAM THE BRAKES ON SHOWROOM FINANCE Brits buying a new 57 car next month could waste £140 million in interest... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx607.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx607.rtf Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FOUL FIX ON FINANCIAL FEES The clampdown on charges for a variety of everyday financial products has had the opposite effect - actually bringing an increase in the number of fees... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx605.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx605.rtf Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EVER HAD A LOVE-BYTE? A quarter of relationships ruined by cheating partners have been caused by a love-byte, according to research out today... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx604.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx604.rtf Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW ONLINE SAVINGS ACCOUNT FROM SAGA Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Providers are really waking up to the value of the affluent over 50s savings market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx603.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx603.rtf Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAKESURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MOBILE DEAL FOR LIFE AT UNIVERSITY Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"When going away to University for the first time,ensure you are on the right mobile tariff"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx602.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx602.rtf Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESULTS ARE IN, NOW IT'S TIME TO GET FINANCES IN ORDER Don't be swayed by other gimmicks, it's interest-free overdrafts and fee-free banking that should be the priority for all freshers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx601.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx601.rtf Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM DOUBLES BRAND AWARENESS www.travelsupermarket.com has completed an evaluation of recent publicity with results revealing a significant rise in brand awareness of more than 100 per cent over the past 12 months... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx707.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx707.rtf Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CRITICAL ILLNESS COVER IS NOT WASTED ON THE YOUNG Research from www.moneysupermarket.com shows the average age to buy critical illness cover (CIC) is 33... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx600.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx600.rtf Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM NEWSLETTER BOOST Leading travel comparison website www.travelsupermarket.com today announces the appointment of Jen Dubasov as new account manager for the sites weekly Top Deals newsletter... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx706.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx706.rtf Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE END OF FREE BANKING Only nine per cent of people would opt for fee based banking... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx599.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx599.rtf Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BAG THE BEST PLAYER IN THE MARKET With the 2007 season kicking off, dedicated fans need to ensure their football related financial products are the best players on the market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx596.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx596.rtf Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFCOM'S NEW CODE ON MIS-SELLING IN THE MOBILE PHONE MARKET Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Thankfully, Ofcom has at last taken steps to try and regulate mobile phone sales"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx598.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx598.rtf Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE PLETHORA OF FOOTBALL PACKAGES TARGETING FOOTBALL FANS This increased competition between providers is bringing great value for money to customers who have traditionally been hit hard financially for the love of their sport... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx597.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx597.rtf Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOLIDAYMAKERS RUN THE RISK WITHOUT INSURANCE Many British holidaymakers are prepared to run the risk of travelling without insurance, according to new research... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx595.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx595.rtf Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PEOPLE TO BE REUNITED WITH DORMANT ACCOUNTS Comment on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) recommendation that banks, building societies and National Savings actively look to reunite customers with dormant funds... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx594.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx594.rtf Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NORWICH UNION HOME INSURANCE PRICE HIKE Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"It is the turn of the homeowner to bear the brunt of Norwich Union's price hikes"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx593.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx593.rtf Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON CENTRICA HALF YEAR INTERIM RESULTS FOR HALF 1 Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Centrica bounces back in the first half of 2007 after struggling with losses of £143m this time last year"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx591.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx591.rtf Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAALEADS.COM ANNOUNCES NEW HIGHER FLOOR PRICE FOR MORTGAGE LEADS Lead distributor paaleads.com today announces a new floor price on its unique auto-bid service... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx592.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx592.rtf Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON OFGEM'S DECISION TO AXE THE 28 DAY RULE Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "This is a disaster for the consumer"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx590.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx590.rtf Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVERS STILL SHORT CHANGED www.moneysupermarket.com calls on savings providers to pass on base rate increases immediately after MPC decisions... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx589.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx589.rtf Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BRITISH GAS'S TWO NEW GREEN PRODUCTS Scott Byrom, utilities expert at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Undoubtedly, these products tick all the right boxes from a 'green' point of view, but they come at a cost... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx587.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx587.rtf Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HAVE YOU JOINED THE EUROTARIFF? Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"It is disappointing to see that some of the major networks have left it until the very last minute to introduce Eurotariffs"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx588.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx588.rtf Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HIPs DON'T SWING Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The current Home Information Pack incarnation is spineless and futile"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx586.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx586.rtf Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease B&Bs ARE BACK IN VOGUE They were part of the great British holiday tradition along with donkey rides and saucy postcards and now, after years of being overshadowed by big brand hotels, the B&B is back... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx705.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx705.rtf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON MORTGAGE EXIT ADMINSTRATION FEES Louise Cuming, head of mortgages www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Not all lenders are playing ball with the FSA, but instead are sidestepping its recommendations"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx584.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx584.rtf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOES YOUR PHONE HAVE THE SEX FACTOR? While many women want to be sleek, stylish and good looking, it seems they are also looking for this in mobile phones... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx583.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx583.rtf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease STUDENTS: GET CONTENTS INSURANCE FREE www.moneysupermarket.com advises parents to add student children to their home contents policy... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx585.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx585.rtf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE OFT DECISION TO TAKE BANKS TO COURT Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at moneysupermarket.com, said:"Although we have seen district judges making decisions in favour of the banks, a precedent is yet to be set"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx582.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx582.rtf Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON BT'S RESULTS FOR APRIL 1ST TO JUNE 30TH Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'BT is in the best position in the broadband market, with its share of the net additions in the last quarter at 38 per cent"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx581.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx581.rtf Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease "FEE - FI - FO - FUM" - THE GIANT CREDIT CARD FEE RACKET Credit card holders paid at least £230m in penalty fees over the past 12 months... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx580.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx580.rtf Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON FIGURES SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE UK BANKING ONLINE HAS INCREASED TO 21 MILLION Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'Clearly there is demand for online day-to-day banking services and this is being heavily pushed by most banks... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx959.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx959.rtf Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE HOUSING GREEN PAPER Louise Cuming, head of mortgages www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The government's proposed framework to promote 25-year fixed-rate mortgages is an interesting move, but one that I feel will fail"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx579.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx579.rtf Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOLIDAYMAKERS BE AWARE: DON'T BE CAUGHT OUT TWICE BY A CRIME One in ten Brits risk the validity of their claim by not reporting a theft while on holiday... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx578.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx578.rtf Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TODAY'S THE DAY BRITAIN GOES OVERDRAWN "Working Brits who are unable to stay in the black, cross into their overdrafts on the 20th of each month and 2.1 million never come out of the red"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx577.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx577.rtf Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON VIRGIN INCREASING ITS 0 PER CENT OFFER ON BALANCE TRANSFER TO A MARKET LEADING 15 MONTHS Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Where will this end? It seems interest rate rises are having no impact on credit card issuers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx575.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx575.rtf Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON VODAFONES QUARTER ONE RESULTS Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Vodafone's Q1 results for 2007 show that so far this year the group has achieved a number of its objectives"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx576.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx576.rtf Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE OFCOM ANNOUNCEMENT TO REGULATE THE PORTING OF MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This announcement from Ofcom is excellent news for consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx574.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx574.rtf Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BROADBAND CUSTOMERS FACE 'CEASE & RE-PROVIDE' COSTS Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Once again the customer may be hit with a hidden charge simply for trying to get a better deal"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx573.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx573.rtf Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE REVISED FOOTBALL AFFINITY CARD FROM BARCLAYCARD Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"As football affinity cards go this one is 'Premier league'"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx571.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx571.rtf Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FLOODING JOLTS HOME INSURANCE BOOM Applications increase by 300 per cent says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx570.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx570.rtf Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NIFTY CREDIT CARD USERS COULD BENEFIT FROM £8.5 BILLION CARD TRICK Credit cardholders could reap the benefits of a £8.5bn windfall simply through some savvy spending... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx572.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx572.rtf Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS OF 'GHOST' CUSTOMERS SLIP THROUGH THE UTILITY BILL NET Research by price www.moneysupermarket.com reveals over 2.2 million Brits could have left a property without paying for their energy use... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx569.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx569.rtf Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW 0.0 PER CENT BALANCE TRANSFER CARD FROM BARCLAYCARD PLATINUM Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is a great time for consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx568.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx568.rtf Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OFFSETS MAKE SENSE AFTER THE BASE RATE RISE In the wake of recent interest rate rises, savvy borrowers are increasing the market share of offset mortgages... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx566.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx566.rtf Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE RECENT SPATE OF RATE RISES IN THE BOND MARKET Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Further rate increases in the bond market could result in other providers becoming shaken and stirred"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx567.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx567.rtf Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND DECISION TO INCREASE THE BASE RATE TO 5.75 PER CENT Stuart Glendinning, managing director at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"I fear this latest interest rate rise could well be the straw that breaks the camel's back"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx564.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx564.rtf Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE VIRGIN MONEY PAY AS YOU GO CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"When Virgin launches a new product it normally offers customers a great deal, but this product is nothing special"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx565.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx565.rtf Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SIX THINGS TO DO IF THE BASE RATE GOES UP (OR EVEN IF IT DOESN'T) Borrowers bracing themselves for a base rate hike can take steps to survive the impending increase... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx563.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx563.rtf Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE RECENT FLURRY OF SAVINGS PRODUCT ACTIVITY Kevin Mountford, head of savings www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Highly competitive and innovative regular saving products have flooded the market this week"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx562.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx562.rtf Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF BARCLAYCARD BREATHE Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"There is a growing recognition by financial providers that people are becoming motivated by ethical concerns"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx557.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx557.rtf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE POTENTIAL SALE OF VIRGIN MEDIA Jason Lloyd at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The potential sale of Virgin Media, including Virgin Mobile, is an interesting development"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx560.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx560.rtf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease iPHONE BIDDERS IN FOR VERY NASTY SHOCK Britons bidding for iPhones on eBay's UK site will find the mobiles do not work... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx561.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx561.rtf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IT'S NOT ALWAYS A CASE OF 'YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR' WITH LOW COST TRAVEL COVER Travel insurance can be more than double with big brands vs little known insurers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx559.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx559.rtf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGE MAP SERIES TWO.THE DEFINITIVE INDEX TO BRITAIN'S MORTGAGE LANDSCAPE The definitive index to Britain's mortgage landscape http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx558.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx558.rtf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HIGH STREET TRAVEL AGENTS - IS THE HOLIDAY ROMANCE OVER? With holiday booking via high street travel agents declining and online travel booking up by 470 per cent since the turn of the century,the pickage holiday has been born... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx704.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx704.rtf Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE SAVINGS MARKET AHEAD OF THE JULY MPC MEETING Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Savers continue to reap the rewards of a rising interest rate environment"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx554.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx554.rtf Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM GROUP LIMITED RETAIL SHARE OFFER Residents in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or Isle of Man can now register their interest in buying Ordinary Shares in moneysupermarket.com, through the Company's Retail offer... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx556.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx556.rtf Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM INTENTION TO FLOAT Moneysupermarket.com Group Limited today announces its intention to proceed with an initial public offering ('IPO') of its Ordinary Shares... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx555.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx555.rtf Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FSA'S REVIEW OF RETAIL DISTRIBUTION PAPER Nic Cicutti, site editor at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This radical set of proposals redefines what so-called 'independent' financial advice should mean for millions of consumers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx553.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx553.rtf Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OFT CALLED ON TO CLOSE £38m LOOPHOLE Credit card users who suffer a £12 default charge are being hit by a loophole not spotted by the Office of Fair Trading... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx552.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx552.rtf Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease A SUMMER HOLIDAY £6m A MINUTE STING EU cap not enforced until end of the summer, leaving providers with roaming charge bonanza... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx549.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx549.rtf Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FLOODS SWEEPING THE COUNTRY Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"My advice to those living in flood risk areas, is to get a policy from a well known brand name"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx551.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx551.rtf Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FSA ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE REGULATION OF TRAVEL INSURANCE Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"I welcome this development with open arms; this is very positive news for the travel insurance industry"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx550.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx550.rtf Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE OFT'S INDUSTRY CONSULTATION TO IMPROVE CONSUMER UNDERSTANDING FOR CREDIT CARDS Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The OFT is to be congratulated on its industry consultation to make the cost of credit cards easier for consumers to understand"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx548.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx548.rtf Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LIKELY TAKEOVER OF THE AA BY SAGA Richard Mason, director of insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Saga has been very successful in retailing financial services on product features rather than price"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx547.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx547.rtf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FESTIVAL GOERS PAY THE PRICE With hundreds of thousands of music fans descending on Britain's muddy festival fields, mobile phone operators are cashing in on the public's musical appetite... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx546.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx546.rtf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIXED RATE MORTGAGES ARE GOING, GOING, GONE Borrowers are being urged to act now to secure a fixed rate mortgage before the base rate rises again... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx544.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx544.rtf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON ABBEY'S NEW SWITCHING ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"On the face of it Abbey's new switching account looks a very good offer"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx545.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx545.rtf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BROADBAND CUSTOMERS NOT UP TO SPEED Only 21 per cent of broadband customers get the speed they signed up for... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx538.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx538.rtf Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD (OR YOUR SHADES) - GET HOLIDAY COVER Keep an eye on your belongings this summer holiday as research* reveals one in eight Brits have lost, or had something stolen, while abroad in the last year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx543.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx543.rtf Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOW SOME BANKS WILL HAMMER YOUR HOLIDAY Britons holidaying in Europe could find themselves paying an extra 12 per cent if they use a high street bank's debit card... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx539.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx539.rtf Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON HSBC'S NEW GRADUATE BANKING SERVICES Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Good luck to some of the new graduates who bank with HSBC"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx537.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx537.rtf Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF HALIFAX'S CASH BONUSES FOR THOSE WHO SWITCH CURRENT ACCOUNTS Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The current account market is alive and kicking with providers attempting to draw in custom left,right and centre"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx535.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx535.rtf Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LIGHTS OUT LONDON'S £90,000 GIFT Londoners could save over £90,000 in electricity bills if they flick off their lights for an hour this evening... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx542.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx542.rtf Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PACK IT IN AND HALVE YOUR LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS With England's smoking ban coming into force on July 1, those thinking of packing it in could typically save £2,000 to £3,000 on their life insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx541.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx541.rtf Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PREPARE YOUR FINANCES FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Students and graduates planning gap years are being urged to prepare well financially before departing for the trip of a lifetime... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx536.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx536.rtf Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEWS HSBC WILL SET EXECUTIVE BONUSES AGAINST CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LEVELS Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"It's high time banks were called to account for customer service"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx533.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx533.rtf Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE UK AND EUROPEAN BROADBAND MARKETS Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"If the UK was competing against other European countries on broadband services we would be mid-table alongside Spain and Ireland"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx534.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx534.rtf Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CYCLISTS ARE EASY TARGET FOR INJURIES SO MAKE SURE YOU'RE INSURED Health conscious, green-minded Brits who ditch their cars and take to the road on their bikes should ensure they are properly insured, says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx540.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx540.rtf Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAGNIFYING THE SMALL PRINT Over half of broadband users have not read the small print of their contract... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx532.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx532.rtf Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE 85 per cent of people in the Midlands do not have mobile phone insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx530.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx530.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE 88 per cent of the North East does not have mobile phone insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx528.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx528.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE 88 per cent of Yorkshire does not have mobile phone insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx527.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx527.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE 92 per cent of East Anglians do not have mobile phone insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx531.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx531.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE 84 per cent of Lancashire does not have mobile phone insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx529.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx529.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF COVENTRY BANK'S SIXTY-PLUS eSAVE ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Coventry's launch of its Sixty-Plus online savings account signals the start of a new era in silver saving"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx525.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx525.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM TO DOUBLE SIZE OF MORTGAGE CONSULTANCY TEAM Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"This move comes as a direct result of consumer demand from people visiting our site and requesting mortgage advice"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx526.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx526.rtf Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON CRITICISMS BY ENERGYWATCH OF BRITISH GAS'S DIRECT DEBIT FAILURE Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Unfortunately thousands of British Gas customers will get a big shock when a bill lands on their doorstep"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx524.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx524.rtf Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAINSBURY'S RAISE THE RATE OF THEIR INTERNET SAVER Kevin Mountford, head of savings at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This is certainly 'fresher' banking from Sainsbury's - a high paying, 'whiter than white' account with no sneaky bonuses"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx521.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx521.rtf Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR GOING 'UNAUTHORISED' Research of seven major banks and building societies by www.moneysupermarket.com shows a drastic difference between the most lenient and harshest penalty charges... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx523.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx523.rtf Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEWARE OF LAST MINUTE DAREDEVIL HOLIDAY PURSUITS Are you risking your insurance by doing impulse activities while abroad?... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx522.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx522.rtf Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BANK OF ENGLAND BASE RATE HOLDS AT 5.5 PER CENT Stuart Glendinning, managing director at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"Homeowners in desperate need of some respite after last month's rate hike won't be disappointed"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx519.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx519.rtf Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OFCOM LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION IN TO EXTRA FEES CHARGED BY COMMUNICATION PROVIDERS Jason Lloyd at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Broadband and mobile phone customers have been hit with charges often hidden in the small print of their contract for far too long"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx518.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx518.rtf Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF CAPITAL ONE'S NEW PLATINUM CARD Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"This revised offering from Capital One is a great all rounder"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx520.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx520.rtf Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ECO-FRIENDLY BOOM FINALLY EXTENDING TO CAR INSURANCE With sales of hybrid cars doubling in Britain this year, insurers are beginning to come up with competitively priced eco-friendly policies... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx517.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx517.rtf Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON CARPHONE WAREHOUSE REULTS Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"These latest results from Carphone Warehouse are strong and ahead of market expectations"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx516.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx516.rtf Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEST ENERGY PROVIDERS FOR EACH REGION REVEALED With the latest price cuts coming into effect next week, Britons are being urged to check they are on the best gas and electricity tariffs for their region... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx514.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx514.rtf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON BROADBAND EXTENDED CONTRACTS Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "18-month contracts should be made illegal"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx513.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx513.rtf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON LONGER LENGTH OF MOBILE CONTRACTS Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The majority of people who sign up to an 18-month contract do so because they will get a slightly better phone"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx515.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx515.rtf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BENEFITS OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE RINGS TRUE With more mobiles than people in the UK and 800,000 thefts per year, it is surprising how complacent Britons are about insuring their phone... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx511.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx511.rtf Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CREDIT CARDS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "Debit cards have come a long way since inception"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx512.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx512.rtf Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOT WEATHER SPELLS A SUMMER OF SUBSIDENCE www.moneysupermarket.com urges homeowners to ensure they have adequate insurance against subsidence... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx507.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx507.rtf Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IN A FIX? BORROWERS NEED NOT WORRY With six rises in the Bank of England base rate over the past three years, borrowers with soon-to-expire fixed rate mortgages could be forgiven for thinking they're in for a nasty shock... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx509 http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx509 Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON VODAFONES FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS The results show a strong performance by Vodafone UK. The UK subscriber base has increased by seven per cent from 16.3 million in 2006 to 17.4 million... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx508.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx508.rtf Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease A PINT, A PACKET OF CRISPS AND HERE'S MY MOBILE Research by www.moneysupermarket.com reveals nearly 2.7 million people have lost or damaged their mobile phones while at the pub... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx510.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx510.rtf Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GOT A MOBILE? THEY'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: "It appears unwanted sales calls are becoming the norm"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx506.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx506.rtf Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENERGY WHITE PAPER PLANS TO PUT SMART METERS INTO EVERY UK HOME Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Existing energy meters only confuse customers"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx504.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx504.rtf Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE EU AND MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REACH A DECISION ON CUTTING MOBILE ROAMING CHARGES Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Today's decision from Brussels is long overdue"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx505.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx505.rtf Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS FANCY 'CHANGING [THEIR] ROOMS' With house prices soaring, many people are opting to stay put and turn to property development instead to increase the value of their home... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx503.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx503.rtf Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PUT HIPs ON THE SCRAP HEAP Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"The delay and amendments to HIPs adds confusion to chaos".. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx502.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx502.rtf Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GET REAL WITH GAS READINGS TO CLAW BACK SAVINGS After a winter of historically high gas prices, nearly one in three (29 per cent) UK households' gas bills were based on outdated meter readings... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx501.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx501.rtf Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 5TH BIRTHDAY FOR PAALEADS.COM BRINGS £5 LEADS FOR ADVISERS Lead distributor paaleads.com is celebrating its fifth birthday by offering every mortgage lead at £5 for one day only... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx500.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx500.rtf Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CURRENT ACCOUNTS AND LOANS ABANDON THE BASE RATE Figures from www.moneysupermarket.com show the margin between the base rate and loans has never been so narrow... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx498.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx498.rtf Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EU AND EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT MEMBERS REACH A PRELIMINARY DEAL TO CUT MOBILE ROAMING CHARGES Rob Barnes, head of mobile phones at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:"Once again the EU appears to have made significant progress"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx496.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx496.rtf Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LLOYDS TSB CUSTOMER UNFAIR OVERDRAFT PENALTY CHARGES CASE DISMISSED Nic Cicutti, editor of www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'I'm sure there will be some senior bank executives hugging themselves with glee after this ruling"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx499.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx499.rtf Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAKE SURE YOUR GARDEN TREASURE TROVE IS COVERED Garden lovers need to be aware that damage to plants, shrubs and trees through extreme weather is not normally included in a standard policy... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx497.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx497.rtf Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND BASE RATE RISE BY A QUARTER OF A PER CENT TO 5.5 PER CENT Stuart Glendinning, director at www.moneysupermarket.com said:'This will be the fourth quarter percent rise in Blair's legacy since August last year'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx495.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx495.rtf Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE FSA'S LATEST TREATING CUSTOMERS FAIRLY (TCF)ANNOUNCEMENT & DEADLINE Nic Cicutti, editor, www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'It is shocking to see only 41 per cent of small firms have made the changes needed to implement TCF across their businesses'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx494.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx494.rtf Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HSBC SIMULTANEOUSLY LAUNCH TWO 0 PER CENT INTEREST CREDIT CARDS. Rob Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'HSBC has truly raised the stakes with the launch of a 0 per cent offer on purchases for 12 months'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx493.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx493.rtf Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOW WE'RE PAYING FOR THE BANKS TO HAVE A HOLIDAY www.moneysupermarket.com calls on savings providers to pass on any increases to the base rate with immediate effect... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx492.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx492.rtf Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PENALTY CUFFS ARE OFF CAPPED DEALS AS ENERGY PRICES TUMBLE Customers on capped tariffs should act now with savings of over £200 to be made says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx491.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx491.rtf Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENSURE YOUR PORTABLE FORTUNE IS INSURED www.moneysupermarket.com urges consumers to consider 'bolt-on' insurance for possessions away from the home... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx490.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx490.rtf Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS OF HOMEOWNERS TO REFINANCE IF RATES INCREASE Millions of homeowners say they will be forced to remortgage if, as expected, rates increase next Thursday... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx489.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx489.rtf Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SCOTTISH POWER TO CUT ITS GAS AND ELECTRICITY PRICES IN JUNE 2007 Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said "The average price drops are 11 per cent for gas and 2.6 per cent for electricity"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx487.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx487.rtf Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE COMPETITION COMMISSION'S STORE CARD INVESTIGATION ORDER Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at www.moneysupermarket.com, said:'For a long time store cards have been the 'bad boys' of the credit market"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx488.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx488.rtf Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EDF TO CUT GAS PRICES BY 10.2 PER CENT FROM JUNE 2007 Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com said:"This is a case of too little and far too late"... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx486.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx486.rtf Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ALLIANCE & LEICESTER LAUNCH PREMIER 21 ACCOUNT Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'The launch of A&L's Premier 21 Account is a clever way of securing customer relationships'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx485.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx485.rtf Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITISH GAS ANNOUNCE FURTHER CUTS TO GAS AND ELECTRICITY PRICES Paul Schofield, head of utilities at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'A second price cut in as many months by the UK's largest energy provider has to be commended'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx484.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx484.rtf Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE OFT'S MARKET STUDY INTO CURRENT ACCOUNTS Stuart Glendinning, managing director at www.moneysupermarket.com, said: 'This looks like the OFT is backtracking'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx483.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx483.rtf Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BARCLAYCARD AND CAPITAL ONE RELEASE 0% BALANCE TRANSFER OFFERS UNTIL JULY 2008 Stuart Glendinning, managing director at www.moneysupermarket.com comments on a competitive range of 0% balance transfer deals... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx481.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx481.rtf Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE FSA RESEARCH ON INSURANCE SALES STANDARDS AND COLD CALLING Emma Walker, head of life insurance at www.moneysupermarket.com comments 'Consumers should always understand exactly what type of insurance they are buying'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx482.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx482.rtf Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE CHANNEL AT WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM CELEBRATES IT'S 1ST BIRTHDAY Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at www.moneysupermarket.com looks back at the key milestones in the industry over the past 12 months... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx478.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx478.rtf Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE FSA MOVE TOWARDS A MORE PRINCIPLE-BASED REGULATORY REGIME Stuart Glendinning, managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com comments 'principle based regulation could be a good thing. If implemented correctly... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx480.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx480.rtf Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEARLY 1 IN 5 COULD BE OVER PAYING ON THEIR MORTGAGE A new report reveals today nearly one in five people (19 per cent) are currently on their lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR), potentially overpaying vastly on their mortgage... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx477.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx477.rtf Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 'BARCLAYCARD BREATHE CARD' Stuart Glendinning, managing director of www.moneysupermarket.com comments on personal finance providers latching on to green issues... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx479.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx479.rtf Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ABBEY IS THE LATEST LENDER TO BOAST ABOUT INTRODUCING FEE-FREE MORTGAGE DEALS Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at www.moneysupermarket.com, comments 'people should not be seduced by the 'no fees' tagline'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx476.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx476.rtf Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURANCE COSTS DOUBLE THEN TRIPLE OVERNIGHT FOR RETIRED TRAVELLERS www.moneysupermarket.com calls on insurers to smooth out overnight price hikes and to reflect real increase in individual risk... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx475.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx475.rtf Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HSBC TO OPERATE A BRANCH EXCLUSIVELY FOR 'PREMIER' CUSTOMERS Kevin Mountford,head of savings and current accounts at www.moneysupermarket.com says 'Time will tell whether HSBC will regret snubbing less lucrative customers'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx474.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx474.rtf Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ALLIANACE & LEICESTER LAUNCH 125 PER CENT 'PLUSMORTGAGE' Louise Cuming, mortgage expert at www.moneysupermarket.com comments on A&L spicing up the first time buyer market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx473.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx473.rtf Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET EASTER DIY OR CAR BREAKDOWN RUIN YOUR BANK HOLIDAY www.moneysupermarket.com is urging people to be prepared for accidents and eventualities during the Easter bank holiday... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx472.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx472.rtf Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM 'HACKER' VAN PROVES REAL RISK OF WIRELESS THEFT Twenty five per cent of population at serious risk of identity theft, porn, fraud and financial looting... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx471.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx471.rtf Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OFT LAUNCHES FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO BANK CHARGES Millions of bank customers may be disappointed to hear that no lowering of charges are likely to be forced upon the banks in 2007... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx470.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx470.rtf Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HAS NATIONWIDE GOT A CRYSTAL BALL? ASKS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Unless you have a crystal ball to foresee your own situation and future interest rates, it is ludicrous to allow yourself to be tied into a contract for this length of time... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx469.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx469.rtf Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ROAMING CHARGES SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL UK mobile phone users could be charged nearly £5 million a minute for making calls home says price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx468.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx468.rtf Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ECO-FRIENDLY CAR INSURANCE LEAVES LESS GREEN IN YOUR POCKET Motorists trying to do their bit for the environment are being stung by expensive green policies, according to new research by www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx467.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx467.rtf Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TRAVEL MONEY MAKEOVER Brits can save money every time they go to Europe by choosing the right travel money product. £335 million will be incurred in credit card charges when travelling worldwide this Easter... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx466.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx466.rtf Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON WELCOME NEWS FROM OFCOM Rob Barnes, head of mobile phones at www.moneysupermarket.com comments on the announcement that Ofcom has ordered mobile phone firms to cut cross network connection charges... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx465.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx465.rtf Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PENSION TERM ASSURANCE (PTA) DIES A DEATH IN BUDGET The Government signalled a crackdown on PTA in the pre-budget report in December and the Chancellor has just banged the last nail in the coffin for this product... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx463.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx463.rtf Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESPONSE TO INCREASED CASH ISA LIMITS - FROM WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Comment on the announcement made in the Budget regarding the cash ISA investment limit from Stuart Glendinning, managing director at www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx464.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx464.rtf Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FASTER ROADS ARE 'SIX TIMES SAFER' FOR BRITISH DRIVERSAS COMPLACENCY CAUSES CRASHES CLOSE TO HOME Car park prang three times more likely than motorway crash says price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com.... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx461.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx461.rtf Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SPRING CLEAN YOUR FINANCES AND SAVE £5,000 IN A YEAR Brits waste £243 billion by not changing to more competitive deals says price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx462.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx462.rtf Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE 'FEE' THAT PUTS A YEAR AND HALF BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR MORTGAGE Spend 17 months paying off just the application fee or be over £2,000 better off in real terms after two years by choosing your mortgage carefully... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx460.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx460.rtf Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS OF DRIVERS WOULD RESORT TO FRAUD TO AVOID JEOPARDISING INSURANCE CLAIM A study by price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com found many drivers would flout the law to ensure their payout... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx459.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx459.rtf Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CHARITY CREDIT CARDS LOW ON GENEROSITY Those thinking of using credit cards specifically set up to donate money to a given charity should be warned this is not the most efficient way of giving... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx457.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx457.rtf Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE PHONE NETWORKS ORDERED TO REDUCE INTERNATIONAL ROAMING CHARGES www.moneysupermarket.com comments on the announcement that Viviane Reding the EU Commissioner for Information, Society and Media, has told mobile phone network operators to reduce roaming charges. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx458.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx458.rtf Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CREDIT CARD HOLDERS PLAN TO VOTE WITH THEIR FEET Just over 73% of those with dormant credit cards would close their account if a fee for inactivity was introduced... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx456.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx456.rtf Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BROADBAND CUSTOMERS SPEAK OUT www.moneysupermarket.com today launches its first Customer Review Index which provides an independent overview of service levels offered by broadband providers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx455.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx455.rtf Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE UK'S MOST CONSISTENTLY COMPETITIVE MOTOR INSURERS REVEALED Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com today reveals the top ten most competitive motor insurers throughout 2006, with swiftcover.com emerging as the most consistently low-cost brand... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx454.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx454.rtf Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CASH ISA DEADLINE LOOMING SO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY THIS TAX YEAR With the ISA deadline looming and less than a month left before the end of the tax year people should get their skates on to make the most of this no-brainer savings scheme... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx453.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx453.rtf Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT FROM WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM ON FURTHER PRICE CUTS FROM BRITISH GAS Comment on British Gas announcing further price cuts on its online product, Click Energy 2... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx452.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx452.rtf Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY'S PRICE CUTS Comment on Scottish and Southern Energy's price cuts (announced today) from Paul Schofield, Head of Utilities at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx451.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx451.rtf Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EXIT FEE DEADLINE DAY FOR LENDERS Today marks the deadline, set by the FSA, for providers to announce their decision regarding mortgage exit fees... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx448.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx448.rtf Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON POWERGEN'S PRICE CUTS FROM PRICE COMPARISON WEBSITE WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Comment on Powergen's price cuts (announced today) from Paul Schofield, Head of Utilities at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx450.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx450.rtf Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KICK THE HABIT AND CUT YOUR LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN HALF Giving up smoking could save you up to £4,000 in life insurance premiums says www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx449.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx449.rtf Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT FROM WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM ON BRITISH GAS' RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS RESULTS Comment on British Gas' residential business results from Paul Schofield, Head of Utilities at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx447.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx447.rtf Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS (ABI) CLAMPS DOWN ON MOTORISTS RETRIEVING SIEZED VEHICLES Richard Mason, Managing Director of insurance at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com, comments on the Association of British Insurers' clampdown on motorists retrieving seized vehicles.. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx446.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx446.rtf Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GIVE UP SPENDING FOR LENT - AND BEYOND If they sacrifice purchasing non-essential items, working Brits could save £22.6bn a year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx445.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx445.rtf Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease A DECADE ON, WHAT HAVE THE SUPERMARKET BANKS DONE FOR US? ASKS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM The early fanfare of price cuts and innovation is now muted... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx442.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx442.rtf Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE NEW IN-CAR MOBILE LEGISLATION Comment on the new in-car mobile legislation from Richard Mason, Managing Director of price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx444.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx444.rtf Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease T-MOBILE AND VODAFONE MOBILE CUSTOMERS ARE THE BIGGEST WASTERS Almost a thousand text messages and 20 hours of voice minutes unused each year by each mobile user... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx443.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx443.rtf Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEING A PARENT DRIVES UP COSTS Buying a new family car hits parents where it hurts - in the wallet... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx441.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx441.rtf Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NPOWER PRICE REDUCTION BOOSTS ONLINE CUSTOMERS ONLY Utilities expert comments on repricing of npower's Sign Online rates... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx439.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx439.rtf Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SSE PRICE DROP A FAR CRY FROM WHAT CONSUMERS WANT TO HEAR Paul Schofield, utilities expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com, hits out at delay in price cuts... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx440.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx440.rtf Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS OF WELL-MEANING BRITS COULD LEAVE THE 'WRONG KIND' OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION BEHIND More would leave loved ones a monthly income if they knew they could reveals price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx438.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx438.rtf Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOWNLOADING ON THE UP We are a nation of download addicts, with more than half the population spending an average 172hrs of leisure time per year downloading from the internet... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx437.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx437.rtf Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LENDERS TO FALL IN LINE ON EXIT FEES Mortgage expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on FSA's mortgage exit fee announcement... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx436.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx436.rtf Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OUT ON THE PISTE... APRES-SKI RULES FOR ONE IN FIVE SKIERS WHO NEVER SET FOOT ON THE SLOPES Every fourth skier or snowboarder is uninsured for injury to themselves or others, warns price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx434.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx434.rtf Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SWITCH OR STICK? BRITS JUMP SHIP WHEN SERVICE GETS POOR - NOT WHEN THE RATES GET GOOD People are more likely to switch current account provider due to poor service or a bad experience, than be lured in by a high interest rate... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx435.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx435.rtf Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TRACKER IS A RISKY OPTION FOR CONSUMERS Utilities expert believes npower's pilot scheme might not work for the financially stretched... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx433.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx433.rtf Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURERS BLOW HOT AND COLD ON ECO-FRIENDLY MOTOR COVER Well meaning drivers are at risk from huge premium fluctuations... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx432.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx432.rtf Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EXPERT BACKS FSA INSURANCE CONCERNS Managing director of price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on insurance advertising claims and how consumers can use competitiveness to their advantage... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx430.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx430.rtf Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MILLIONS REACT TO SOARING ENERGY PRICES Figures from Ofgem reveal that four million customers moved to a new energy supplier in the first 10months of 2006... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx431.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx431.rtf Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DEAL HITS THE RIGHT NUMBERS WITH CONSUMERS Mobile phones expert comments on 3's decision to abolish international roaming charges http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx425.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx425.rtf Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENERGY PRICES PARTLY TO BLAME FOR RISE OF INFLATION Utilities expert calls for providers to cut their retail prices now... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx427.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx427.rtf Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LENDERS' JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER LENDING CHARGES NULL AND VOID People who save for a deposit are unfairly stung by HLC... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx429.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx429.rtf Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OVERDRAFT CHARGES EXPOSED AFTER COMMONS DEBATE Consumers face £895m bill by going over authorised overdraft limit just once in a year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx428.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx428.rtf Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SAVING IS A LIFELONG HABIT Child Trust Fund week raises much needed awareness on need to establish saving from an early age... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx426.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx426.rtf Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ENERGY PROVIDERS DISCRIMINATE AMONG THE REGIONS The extent of misery from price hikes differs from region to region even if the energy is from the same provider... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx423.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx423.rtf Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GOOD NEWS FOR CREDIT CARD USERS AS FEE IS WAIVED Credit card expert comments on Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank's decision to waive credit card balance transfer fees... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx424.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx424.rtf Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITISH GAS MOVE IS 'OUTRAGEOUS' Utilities expert slams British Gas decision to fine its customers for late payments on bills... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx421.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx421.rtf Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRICE COMPARISON WEBSITE WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM MAKES A STAND FOR GAS AND ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS Gas and electricity customers on poor deals are warned apathy is costly... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx420.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx420.rtf Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SHOP AROUND TO BEAT THE BASE RATE Mortgage expert offers advice on how borrowers can fight back against the latest interest rate hike... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx422.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx422.rtf Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TESCO OFFER NOT THE ROLLS ROYCE OF HEALTH CARE Insurance expert comments on the launch of Tesco's private medical insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx419.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx419.rtf Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CONSUMERS URGED TO CUT COST OF INSURANCE BY NEARLY £800 THIS YEAR As Brits resolve to tighten their financial belts, price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com reveals a few simple steps could cut the cost of your insurance by nearly £800... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx418.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx418.rtf Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SWAP THE FORECOURT FOR THE INTERNET AND SAVE THOUSANDS Despite huge savings to be made, people remain hesitant about buying a new car online, according to new research... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx417.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx417.rtf Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OFFSET OPPORTUNITIES MAKE SENSE FOR SAVERS New figures show offset mortgages are suitable for more borrowers than people may think... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx416.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx416.rtf Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WARNING ABOUT IVAS Loans expert says caution is necessary for those who think IVAs are a magical solution to their financial woes... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx415.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx415.rtf Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BAH HUMBUG! 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http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx412.rtf Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WELCOME RELIEF FOR THE FEW, BUT RELIEF FOR ALL WOULD HELP CLOSE PROTECTION GAP Life insurance expert comments on HMRC's Pensions Term Assurance announcement... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx411.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx411.rtf Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRICE COMPARISON WEBSITE GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE Accreditation from energywatch gives consumers vital protection and reassurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx410.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx410.rtf Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease RESOLVE TO GAIN POUNDS IN 2007 Simple product switches can lead to £5,200 savings over the next 12 months... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx409.rtf 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Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NO VISA REQUIRED TO ACCESS BEST SAVINGS RATES Despite recent base rate rise new foreign additions to UK market still offer best interest... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx394.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx394.rtf Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease VISION FROM BT SETS BENCHMARK IN PAY TV MARKET Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments ahead of launch of BT Vision... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx393.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx393.rtf Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 'LOYALTY GETS YOU NOWHERE' WITH NATIONWIDE BACKTRACK Mortgage expert believes Nationwide has 'shot itself in the foot' with latest offers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx392.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx392.rtf Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FEWER THAN ONE IN TEN TAKE UP OFFER OF 'FREE GOVERNMENT MONEY' TOWARDS LIFE INSURANCE Just 21 per cent of people with traditional life cover would consider pension term assurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx391.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx391.rtf Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GOING ONLINE HELPS BEAT SOARING ENERGY PRICES With a chance to save up to £200, people on costly fuel deals should consider switching to an online energy deal as temperatures fall... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx390.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx390.rtf Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TREASURY INVESTIGATION "LONG OVERDUE" Insurance expert comments on the Treasury's investigation into the sale of packaged travel insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx389.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx389.rtf Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BORROWERS LEFT IN "NO MAN'S LAND" Mortgage expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on SVR changes following the November MPC rate rise... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx388.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx388.rtf Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease KIDS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CRACKERS With Christmas nearly here and gifts of cash being a popular choice for kids, now's the time for parents to look for the best children's savings account... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx387.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx387.rtf Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CHRISTMAS PRESSIES CAN CAUSE COVER CHAOS Make sure you increase your home contents 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http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx376.rtf Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BASE RATE MOVES FOR SECOND TIME IN THREE MONTHS Decision to increase the base rate again is likely to have a big impact on homeowners... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx375.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx375.rtf Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BT 'WAY BEHIND' ON LOCAL LOOP UNBUNDLING Broadband expert believes consumers blaming providers for lack of service is unfair as BT struggles to fulfil its commitment... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx373.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx373.rtf Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM LAUNCHES BROADBAND CUSTOMER REVIEWS Broadband channel is the first to announce customer review functionality... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx374.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx374.rtf Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW DEBT RESOLUTION FORUM A 'STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION' Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com launches a new debt solutions guide... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx372.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx372.rtf Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NO HIP REPLACEMENT DESPITE LACK OF ENTHUSIASM Mortgage expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on the pilot launch of HIPs... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx371.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx371.rtf Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EVERY FOURTH SKIER HITS THE SLOPES WITHOUT VALID INSURANCE Only half of skiers are sure they have insured themselves against injury or accident, and one in four do not have cover for winter sports... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx370.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx370.rtf Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIVE TIMES MORTGAGE IS NOT THE SOLUTION FOR EVERYONE Mortgage expert warns that Abbey's increased income multiples won't necessarily benefit first time buyers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx369.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx369.rtf Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FLOOD DEFENCE CUTS COME AT 'THE WORST TIME' Insurance expert at price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on the Treasury's demands for cuts in flood defence funding... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx368.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx368.rtf Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRE-PAY UNIVERSE EXPANDS 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2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HIGH ROAMER SERVICE DIALS THE RIGHT NUMBER New O2 tariff cutting charges for calls made abroad receives warm welcome... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx359.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx359.rtf Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, BE WARY OF TRYING AGAIN Two millions Brits face credit profile damage from multiple card applications... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx357.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx357.rtf Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOTOR ACCIDENTS RISE AS NIGHTS DRAW IN Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com urges drivers to be prepared and alert for winter driving conditions... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx358.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx358.rtf Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT 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best deal... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx353.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx353.rtf Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ICELANDIC ICESAVE ACCOUNT RAISES TEMPERATURE FOR EASY ACCESS SAVINGS A new entrant into the easy access savings market - Icelandic bank Landsbanki Islands hf - has sparked a rates war... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx354.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx354.rtf Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CALL FOR FREEZE ON EXIT FEES Since the FSA called for more transparency on exit fees back in June, lenders are yet to respond with the only movement being to increase these charges... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx352.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx352.rtf Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURANCE EXPERT COMMENTS ON 'PAY AS YOU DRIVE' SCHEME 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http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx349.rtf Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SCHOOL'S OUT: GRAB HALF TERM HOLIDAY DEALS Travel from London to Amsterdam for less than £80/person with price comparison website www.travelsupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx347.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx347.rtf Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WISE BUYING 'EFFECTIVELY' SLASHES NEW CAR DEPRECIATION Bagging a top bargain can halve a year's depreciation on a new car, according to research from price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx348.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx348.rtf Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NATION OF TELLY ADDICTS - ONE IN SEVEN BRITS WANTS TV ON THEIR MOBILE As the first broadcast mobile TV service launches in the UK, the nation 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PressRelease HEAD TO THE COAST FOR UNDER £200 Travel price comparison website www.travelsupermarket.com helps users to bag the best flight fares available... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx297.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx297.rtf Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MBNA SLASHES CREDIT CARD FEES MBNA standardises default fees on credit cards from £25 to £12 after OFT recommendations... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx272.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx272.rtf Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GLOBAL GIANT JOINS FORCES WITH WWW.TRAVELSUPERMARKET.COM Leading travel price comparison site www.travelsupermarket.com increases online availability with the signing of HotelClub... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx296.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx296.rtf Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGE INVESTIGATIONS WELCOMED The FSA announces plans to investigate the sub-prime mortgage market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx270.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx270.rtf Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGE LENDING TOPS LANDMARK Net mortgage lending breaks through the £1 trillion barrier... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx271.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx271.rtf Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOVE TOWARDS 'PAY AS YOU DRIVE' ACCELERATES Motor Insurers' Bureau amends Road Safety Bill so every registered vehicle must have insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx269.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx269.rtf Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET FESTIVAL HIGHS END IN A FINANCIAL LOW Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com warns travelling fans to check they are insured against common festival risks... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx268.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx268.rtf Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW HALIFAX CURRENT ACCOUNT This move by Halifax is great news for consumers because it puts further pressure on the big high street banks, the majority of which are still taking their customers for granted... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx249.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx249.rtf Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DRIVE NOT FLY WITH RYANAIR'S NEW CAR INSURANCE Richard Mason from price comparison website www.insuresupermarket.com comments on the launch of Ryanair car insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx262.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx262.rtf Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OLDER BUT NOT WISER: DEBT LEVELS RISING QUICKEST FOR OLDER AGE GROUPS It is disheartening to discover that it is the older age groups whose debt is rising the fastest says Stuart Glendinning from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx248.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx248.rtf Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GAP YEAR TRAVELLERS SHOULD PREPARE FINANCIALLY BEFORE TREKKING THE GLOBE Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com looks at how gap year travellers should prepare themselves financially before jetting off... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx257.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx257.rtf Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE DEFAQTO HOME INSURANCE REPORT This is an interesting report and is further evidence that some sleepy insurers have failed to keep up with the modern world... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx261.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx261.rtf Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 'TO PTA OT NOT TO PTA?', THAT IS THE QUESTION SAYS WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM Consumers can now search for pension term assurance (PTA) on price comparison website www.insuresupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx259.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx259.rtf Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF AMERICAN EXPRESS CAR INSURANCE American Express has joined the motor insurance sector but not with quite the big bang expected for such a big brand... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx260.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx260.rtf Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LENDERS URGED TO REVIEW THEIR MORTGAGE EXIT FEES Finally the FSA is beginning to sit-up and take notice of the fact that thousands of borrowers are being subjected to unfair treatment... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx256.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx256.rtf Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT ON THE LAUNCH OF THE POST OFFICE'S STAND-ALONE PAYMENT PROTECTION POLICY Despite the fact that the Post Office product is not the cheapest in the stand-alone PPI market, the absence of an excess makes it attractive... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx258.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx258.rtf Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BARCLAYS JOIN PENSION TERM ASSURANCE MARKET The pension term assurance market is hotting up with another big bank joining the foray... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx265.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx265.rtf Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LEAVING A WINDOW OPEN MAY INVITE MORE THAN A DRAFT INTO YOUR HOME Burglers look forward to this time of year to take advantage of careless homeowners warns www.insuresupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx263.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx263.rtf Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 'ON YER BIKE' SAYS WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM - BUT MAKE SURE YOU'RE COVERED It is important to consider how well insured your bike is warns www.insuresupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx264.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx264.rtf Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE NEW PROFESSIONAL FIRST TIME BUYER MORTGAGE FROM B&B This is an interesting re-emergence from Bradford & Bingley after five years of no own-brand product launches says Louise Cuming from www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx255.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx255.rtf Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AMEX TO SCRAP BALANCE TRANSFERS FOR NEW CREDIT CARD CUSTOMERS Today Amex has made the strategic decision to stop offering balance transfers to new personal card customers. Balance transfers will only be offered to a 'select' profile of current Amex customers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx254.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx254.rtf Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGES STILL OFFER GOOD VALUE DESPITE IMMINENT RATE RISE SAYS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM With interest rates likely to rise before the end of the year, www.moneysupermarket.com asks whether now is the time to fix... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx253.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx253.rtf Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease 2006 THE YEAR OF THE PREPAID CARD? ASKS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM The concept of prepaid cards is starting to take off on a much greater scale in the UK. You could even say 2006 is turning out to be the year of the pre-pay... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx252.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx252.rtf Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NOTICE ACCOUNTS SHOW SIGNS OF A POSITIVE RATE DIFFERENTIAL SAYS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM www.moneysupermarket.com says rates on notice accounts are looking more appealing, but a better rate can still be found with the ICICI easy access account... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx251.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx251.rtf Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LEADING NORTH WEST INTERNET FIRM SEEKS GRADUATES Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com announes a wider recruitment drive in advance of new premises being developed... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx250.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx250.rtf Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON OFT LATE PAYMENT FEES INVESTIGATION Good news for credit card customers of Lloyds TSB, HSBC and Barclaycard, who will soon pay just £12 for late payment of their credit card bills... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx241.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx241.rtf Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT FROM WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM ON SUPERMARKET FINANCIAL PRODUCTS Price comparison website www.insuresupermarket.com comments on supermarket financial products... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx247.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx247.rtf Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE NEWS THAT SCOTTISH & SOUTHERN ENERGY'S PROFITS ARE UP 19.2% News that SSE profits are up by 19.2% from £719.7m to £858.2m will not find a welcome ear amongst their 6.7m customers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx240.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx240.rtf Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM RESPONDS TO THE WHICH? OVERDRAFT REPORT Overdraft charges are fast becoming public enemy No.1 says Stuart Glendinning from price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx239.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx239.rtf Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT FROM WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM ON TESCO VALUE CAR INSURANCE Price comparison website www.insuresupermarket.com comments on the newly launched Tesco Value Car Insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx246.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx246.rtf Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TURNAROUND FOR BRITISH GAS ON ELECTRICITY - BUT WHAT ABOUT GAS ASKS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM www.moneysupermarket.com reminds consumers that whilst the heating is off, electricity consumption remains high and money can be saved by switching to a better deal... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx238.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx238.rtf Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOES THE REFORM REPORT TELL THE REAL STORY? ASKS WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM Premiums from insurers show a very different story to the figures in the Reform Report says Richard Mason from www.insuresupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx243.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx243.rtf Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW LLOYDS TSB REGULAR SAVER ACCOUNT Although Lloyds TSB is one of the later entrants into the regular savings market, its proposition is nonetheless very attractive... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx236.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx236.rtf Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMMENT FROM WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM ON MORE TH>N'S HYBRID CAR INSURANCE DISCOUNT More Th>n announce they are to reduce their car insurance premiums for hybrid cars... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx244.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx244.rtf Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T FALL FOUL OF CREDIT CARD FEES THIS WORLD CUP WARNS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Brits could waste almost £800,000 in foreign transaction fees at the World Cup this year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx237.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx237.rtf Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MOBILE PHONE COMPANIES ARE SHOWN THE RED CARD ON ROAMING CHARGES UK mobile phone users could be charged as much as £85,000 a minute for making calls home during the 2006 World Cup in Germany... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx235.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx235.rtf Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ARE WE FACING A SUMMER OF SUBSIDENCE? Dry weather and drought can have a significant impact on the foundations of a property and cases of subsidence will inevitably become more popular... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx242.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx242.rtf Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON DEFAQTO REPORT INTO CHEAP TRAVEL INSURANCE Richard Mason from price comparison website www.insuresupermarket.com comments in response to the Defqto report into cheap travel insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx245.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx245.rtf Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE OFT'S CONSIDERATION OF OVERDRAFT FEES Oppressive fees applied to unauthorised overdrafts have apparently won a stay of execution... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx234.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx234.rtf Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease A STRESS FREE WORLD CUP FOR LESS THAN THE PRICE OF YOUR FIRST ROUND There are several easy steps all those travelling to Germany should take to ensure they're not taking an early bath... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx223.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx223.rtf Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAKE SURE YOUR MORTGAGE RETIRES BEFORE YOU DO! Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com urges first time buyers to avoid arranging their mortgage over a longer term... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx220.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx220.rtf Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TALK IS CHEAPER WHEN YOU SWITCH TO A BETTER MOBILE TARIFF Only a quarter of us Brits shop around for a better mobile phone deal - with the other 75% wasting up to £800 every year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx222.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx222.rtf Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease IT'S BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON NEW CARS, SAYS WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM Comparing the cost of a new car online could save you enough to buy one and get the second 'free'... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx225.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx225.rtf Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease QUITTING SMOKING COULD HELP MORE THAN YOUR HEALTH Giving up smoking could save you over £1,400 in life insurance premiums says price comparison site www.insuresupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx224.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx224.rtf Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOUBLE OFFERING FROM GE MONEY TRANSFORMS THE CREDIT CARD MARKET The new GE Money Transformation card is a great 'double act' offering and lays down the gauntlet for other card providers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx221.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx221.rtf Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE PRE-PAY CARD MARKET IS HOTTING UP, SAYS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM The pre-pay card market is hotting up and the launch of the Travelex pre-pay card will give the other players a run for their money... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx219.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx219.rtf Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMPLAINTS AGAINST HIGH STREET BANKS SOAR Customers are becoming more savvy in terms of shopping around and complaining, as many Banks have found to their cost... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx218.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx218.rtf Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MAKE IT EASIER TO REPAY DEBT, URGES WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Banks and credit card providers are coming under scrutiny for the hefty penalties they impose... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx217.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx217.rtf Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LLOYDS TSB TO PAY INTEREST ON CHEQUES IN AN INSTANT Stuart Glendinning from price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com comments on the announcement that Lloyds TSB will pay instant interest on cheques... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx233.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx233.rtf Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OVER 19 MILLION BRITS HAVEN'T SWITCHED MOBILE PHONE OR NETWORK IN THE LAST THREE YEARS Despite an abundance of attractive handsets and price plans only 23% of Brits regularly look around for the best deals... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx232.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx232.rtf Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease OVER 25 MILLION BRITS ARE HUNG UP ON THEIR MOBILE NUMBER Brits are so hung up on keeping their mobile number that 43% place greater importance on that than getting a new handset or saving money on their tariff... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx231.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx231.rtf Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WHEN IT'S IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO REPAY YOUR MORTGAGE Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com warns consumers on the use of interest-only mortgages... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx230.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx230.rtf Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease TO CAP OR NOT TO CAP? WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM LOOKS AT CAPPED GAS AND ELECTRICITY PRICES www.moneysupermarket.com examines whether switching to a capped deal will reduce the cost of your gas and electricity bills... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx228.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx228.rtf Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AN EASTER WINNER FOR SUPERMARKET BANK SAINSBURY'S The new Sainsbury's Bank Visa credit card is an easter winner says price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx226.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx226.rtf Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SORT OUT THE EGGS IN YOUR FINANCIAL BASKET THIS EASTER SAYS WWW.MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM Research by price comparison site www.moneysupermarket.com shows that a family with a typical financial portfolio could save £3,000 over the coming year... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx227.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx227.rtf Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET DIY DISASTERS RUIN YOUR BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND Ahead of the Easter DIY dash, people should make sure they're prepared for any accidents that might happen and make sure they have suitable cover... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx215.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx215.rtf Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T FORGET YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE THIS EASTER HOLIDAY Over 2 million people set to jet off this Easter, but make sure you don't forget your insurance... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx216.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx216.rtf Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LAUNCH OF THE POST OFFICE INSTANT SAVER ACCOUNT An interest rate of 4.75% AER for an easy access savings account with branch telephone and postal access is good, in fact, it's market-leading... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx212.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx212.rtf Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LAUNCH OF THE TESCO BONUS CREDIT CARD A novel idea to incentivise those credit card borrowers who are charged interest on a monthly basis... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx214.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx214.rtf Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease USING PLASTIC ABROAD THIS EASTER COULD COST YOU DEAR Beware of hidden currency conversion charges with retailers overseas... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx213.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx213.rtf Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BEWARE OF HIDDEN COSTS WHEN HOLIDAYING WITH YOUR PLASTIC FRIEND Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com warns consumers to be aware of hidden costs when using their credit cards abroad... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx229.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx229.rtf Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NEW MOBILE PRICE COMPARISON SITE LAUNCHED www.moneysupermarket.com is launching a new mobile phone channel, which allows consumers to search for mobiles and compare prices... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx210.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx210.rtf Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PAYING OFF YOUR CREDIT CARD - 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Owned by their customers, mutuals are supposed to give a better financial deal to savers and borrowers than the banks... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx202.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx202.rtf Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FIGURES RELEASED BY THE REGISTRY TRUST ON RISING NUMBER OF CCJS People with a CCJ need to realise that once they have got their finances in order the CCJ will remain on their record with the credit reference bureau for 6 years... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx198.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx198.rtf Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ENERGY BILL Brits waste £5 billion worth of energy every year - top tips to cheaper gas and electricity bills... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx201.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx201.rtf Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BIG FIVE BANKS' PROFITS The announcement of the big five banks' profits provides a reminder for those customers who have insurance policies as well as bank accounts with these companies... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx200.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx200.rtf Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INSURANCE FOR YOUR DOG COULD END UP COSTING MORE THAN £270 When it comes to pet insurance, some dogs can be an absolute dog to insure... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx199.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx199.rtf Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COMPETITION COMMISSION'S REPORT INTO STORE CARDS Store cards have eye-wateringly high interest rates compared with the average credit card so any action to stamp out consumer confusion is a step in the right direction... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx197.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx197.rtf Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease FINANCIALLY STRETCHED AND PENALISED FOR THE PRIVILEGE Without a HLC first time buyers can save over £4,000 off the balance of their mortgage in two years... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx196.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx196.rtf Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY OFFERS 5.1% AER ON SAVINGS AND CURRENT ACCOUNTS The great thing about personal finance is that occasionally a new product is launched that takes you by surprise. The Coventry's launch of a new current account is one of them... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx194.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx194.rtf Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease UNSOLICITED CREDIT CARD CHEQUES COULD COST YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK Beware the hidden costs on credit card cheques - APRs as high as 21.95%... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx195.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx195.rtf Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NIFTY TRICK TO MAXIMISE INTEREST AND ISA TAX ALLOWANCE As the ISA deadline looms, consumers are urged to consider their savings patterns and make the most of the high savings rates currently on offer... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx193.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx193.rtf Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease £1.51 BILLION PROFITS FOR CENTRICA = £2.7 BILLION MISERY FOR BRITISH GAS CUSTOMERS News that British Gas owner Centrica's profits are up £1.51 billion as 16.9 million British Gas customers face 22% price hike... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx191.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx191.rtf Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HSBC REDUCES ITS 0% OFFER ON BALANCES AND PURCHASES FROM 9 MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS As one of the longest 0% introductory offers to not charge a balance transfer fee, HSBC's six month offer merely fades into the background... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx192.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx192.rtf Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BREAK FREE FROM THE BIG FOUR BANKS AND MAKE A PROFIT FOR YOURSELF With Barclays Bank reporting £5.28bn in profits consumers should consider pocketing their own profit and shop around for the most competitive deals... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx190.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx190.rtf Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease INTELLIGENT FINANCE RELEASES 4.9% APR LIFETIME BALANCE TRANSFER CREDIT CARD With no balance transfer fee and an attractive eight month 0% introductory offer consumers will be lining up to sign up but beware... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx189.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx189.rtf Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITISH GAS PRICE HIKE COULD COST CUSTOMERS £2.7 BILLION A YEAR The latest pricing changes mean the average household's energy bill could rise by over £160 a year for 16.9 million British Gas customers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx188.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx188.rtf Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease GET YOUR TEETH STUCK INTO THE BEST DENTAL INSURANCE DEALS Having dental insurance is peace of mind but explore various options about the state of your teeth before forking out... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx187.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx187.rtf Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EDF ENERGY IS SET TO IMPOSE A PRICE HIKE OF 14.7% FOR GAS AND 4.7% FOR ELECTRICITY Pricing changes mean the average EDF energy bill could increase by as much as £84.24 a year when the new pricing starts on 13 March 2006... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx185.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx185.rtf Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LAUNCH OF BARCLAYS BANK 10% AER REGULAR SAVER ACCOUNT With endless eye-catching interest rates available with Barclays Bank is the latest to jump on the bandwagon with its Regular Saver account offering 10% AER... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx186.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx186.rtf Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease SCOTTISH POWER IS SET TO IMPOSE A PRICE HIKE OF AT LEAST 10% Energy giant Scottish Power warns its 5.2 million customers of a price hike meaning a possible increase of £73.60 a year for its customers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx184.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx184.rtf Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRITISH GAS ANNOUNCES PRICE HIKE OF UP TO 25% Yet more misery for Britain's 11 million British Gas customers as the energy giant prepares to announce the second price hike in a six months... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx182.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx182.rtf Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PLANNING TO PROPOSE THIS VALENTINES DAY? MAKE SURE YOU'RE PROPERLY INSURED As Valentines Day approaches, www.insuresupermarket.com warns those planning to propose to insure expensive jewellery on their home and contents policies... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx183.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx183.rtf Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PRE-PAYMENT CARD BOOMS Pre-payment cards have proved a massive success in the US, they have yet to take off in the UK. However, the market is hotting up with some new players in the market... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx181.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx181.rtf Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CONSUMERS BEAR THE BRUNT OF GAS CRISIS AS SMALLER UTILITIES SUPPLIERS SHUT Due to increasing wholesale gas prices many of the larger gas suppliers are passing these costs onto customers with a price hike but smaller suppliers are less able to cover the extra cost... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx180.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx180.rtf Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE CHIPS ARE DOWN - APPLY NOW FOR THEIR CHIP AND SIGNATURE CARD With the impending chip and pin deadline, www.moneysupermarket.com is warning people not to be left at the checkout... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx179.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx179.rtf Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PIN AND CHIPS - KNOW YOUR PIN NUMBER! From 14 February 2006, cardholders with a chip must know their pin to guarantee being able to pay for goods using their card... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx178.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx178.rtf Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease PROVIDERS SLASHING THEIR PERSONAL LOAN RATES Today, Moneyback Bank has dropped its loan rate from 5.7% APR to 5.5% APR - the lowest in the loans market and Halifax and Bank of Scotland have slashed their loan rates from 6.4% to 5.8% APR... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx177.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx177.rtf Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease NATIONWIDE INCREASING INTEREST RATE ON ITS FLEXACCOUNT TO 4.25% AER Nationwide's 4.25% AER is now the best rate in the market attempting to entice customers away from the 'Big Four" banks... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx176.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx176.rtf Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON LAUNCH OF VIRGIN MONEY CANCER COVER The new Virgin Money cancer cover policy is the first of its kind on the market and may raise awareness among consumers that protecting themselves in the event of an illness... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx175.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx175.rtf Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON DIRECT LINE'S NO CLAIMS PROMISE Whilst the no-claims sounds appealing consumers must be aware that is not transferable to other insurers... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx174.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx174.rtf Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T GET CAUGHT SHORT ON YOUR HOUSE INSURANCE AT CHRISTMAS If you're worried about exceeding the limit on your contents cover, check your insurance policy to see if your insurer provides a seasonal increase in the cover... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx172.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx172.rtf Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DON'T LET SKI INSURANCE LEAVE YOU OUT IN THE COLD WARNS WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM As the 2006 winter sports season starts www.insuresupermarket.com warns skiers to make sure they shop around for adequate cover that is cost effective... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx173.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx173.rtf Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease BRACE YOURSELF FOR ENERGY PRICE HIKES THAT MAY LEAVE YOU SHIVERING Price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com urges customers to review their current utility costs and shop around for the cheapest deal... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx171.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx171.rtf Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease CONSOLIDATE DEBTS AND AVOID AN EXPENSIVE FINANCIAL HANGOVER IN 2006 With New Year fast approaching, consumers looking to consolidate their debts would be wise to use www.moneysupermarket.com's new SmartSearch facility... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx170.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx170.rtf Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease THE LAUNCH OF A 10 MONTH 0% BALANCE TRANSFER & PURCHASE OFFER FROM CREDIT CARD COMPANY MINT The launch of a 10 month 0% balance transfer and purchase offer is one of the best on the market and will be attractive for anyone that may have over-indulged on their spending over Christmas... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx169.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx169.rtf Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease AVOID A CREDIT CARD HANGOVER THIS NEW YEAR www.moneysupermarket.com, the price comparison website, is advising consumers to make a resolution to be more financially savvy in 2006 and reduce the cost of their Christmas debt... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx168.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx168.rtf Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease WWW.INSURESUPERMARKET.COM COMMENTS ON THE LAUNCH OF ESURE'S PET INSURANCE Overall this insurance looks excellent value for money. Our research shows that switching to esure for your pet insurance could save you as much as... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx167.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx167.rtf Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease EARN MORE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES BY PUTTING EXTRA CASH AWAY IN SAVINGS ACCOUNTS THIS CHRISTMAS www.moneysupermarket.com urges parents to look at the benefits of saving cash gifts in a children's savings accounts... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx166.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx166.rtf Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease ING DIRECT CUTS SAVINGS INTEREST RATES ING's competitiveness in the market has ebbed away over the last year. There will now be a host of providers able to claim a better easy access rate than ING's forthcoming 4.5% AER... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx165.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx165.rtf Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease MORTGAGES: FIRST TIME BUYERS HAVE MORE CHOICE THAN EVER, BUT AT A PRICE There are many deals that have been designed for the first time buyer, but the 95% LTV option still opens up many more opportunities and the products are more competitive... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx164.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx164.rtf Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease DOUBLE UP AND SAVE OVER £200 TO KEEP WARM THIS WINTER Brits could save over £200 on their annual fuel bill by switching to a dual fuel deal, according to figures from price comparison website www.moneysupermarket.com... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx163.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx163.rtf Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease LOAN LOTTERY AFFECTS MORE THAN ONE IN SIX BRITS Research shows the extent of the credit lottery, where 93% of loan providers offer 'typical' loan rates calculated on a price for risk basis... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx162.rtf http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mediacentre/PressReleaseDocs/prx162.rtf Sat, 03 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT PressRelease HOME EMERGENCY COVER - IS IT WORTH IT FOR CHRISTMAS? 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