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Last week was the week when the severity of the global financial crisis really hit home - around 300,000 British Icesave customers are still unable to access their savings following the failure of its parent company Landsbanki. Although they will get all their money back, it's an unnerving time and even those who haven't been affected by the Icelandic banking collapse are concerned about the security of their savings. We look at what worried savers should do...Clare Francis, Site Editor, ask Clare a question
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Safe Savings WHERE'S SAFE FOR YOUR SAVINGS?
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Rate Cut RATE CUT - RELIEF FOR BORROWERS?
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"A surprise half point cut on Bank rate should be good news for borrowers. However, with the decline of house prices now surpassing the 1990s housing market slump and several lenders pulling their top deals is there really light at the end of the tunnel?"read more
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Energy ENERGY CUSTOMERS BEING TREATED UNFAIRLY
"Energy regulator Ofgem has hit out at energy companies for charging customers different rates if they pay by direct debit or prepayment meters. We have advice for those stuck on a prepayment meter and show you how you can gain access to the best tariffs..."read more
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Broadband BRITAIN'S BROADBAND STILL NOT UP TO SPEED
"Research has revealed that Britain is failing to deliver a consistent and quality experience for its broadband customers and this could seriously affect our ability to capitalise on new technologies. So what can customers do to catch up?"read more

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Spread your savings 08/10/2008
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Do you feel more or less secure about your savings?
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vote More secure - I understand the UK government is prepared to fully guarantee my savings.
vote A little more secure - My savings are safe, but I want further guarantees.
vote A little less secure - I trust the FSCS but I'm still worried about the financial crisis.
vote Not secure at all - I'm not sure who's safe and who isn't.
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