http://www.moneysupermarket.com Press Releases from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It really is great to see innovation in the banking market, which has been somewhat devoid of new ideas whilst the OFT case regarding unfair charges has been hanging over the industry. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/launch-of-the-new-santander-zero-current-account/0007442/ Thu, 19, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/launch-of-the-new-santander-zero-current-account_0007442.aspx <![CDATA[Ensure&nbsp;your&nbsp;savings&nbsp;are&nbsp;inflation proof]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/inflation-eats-away-at-savings/0007423/ Wed, 18, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/inflation-eats-away-at-savings_0007423.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the Financial Services Bill announced in today's Queens Speech, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-the-financial-services-bill/0007497/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-the-financial-services-bill_0007497.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's largest price comparison website,&nbsp;responds to the Which? comparison site satisfaction survey. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/response-to-the-which-comparison-site-satisfaction-survey/0007422/ Wed, 18, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/response-to-the-which-comparison-site-satisfaction-survey_0007422.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the sale of mobile phone customer information, James Parker, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com, warns:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-the-sale-of-mobile-phone-customer-information/0007493/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-the-sale-of-mobile-phone-customer-information_0007493.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists convicted of drink driving could see the cost of their motor insurance premium almost double, according to moneysupermarket.com. Worse still, some may find they are totally uninsurable in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-let-a-festive-tipple-drive-you-into-motor-trouble/0007376/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-let-a-festive-tipple-drive-you-into-motor-trouble_0007376.aspx <![CDATA[Next Friday sees the return of Children in Need, prompting the nation to think about how it can help others. Although over half of all UK adults are donating to charitable causes*, the recession has affected charity giving in the UK, with adults raising an estimated &pound;9.9 billion for charity in 2008/2009; &pound;1.3 billion down on 2007/2008 figures.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/Charity-begins-at-home/0007390/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/Charity-begins-at-home_0007390.aspx <![CDATA[Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "People have been affected by a weekend of storms and gales and the saturated ground will mean any more rain could cause flooding in England, Scotland and Wales. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-severe-weather-warnings-and-heavy-rain-continuing-to-affect-parts-of-the-uk/0007402/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-severe-weather-warnings-and-heavy-rain-continuing-to-affect-parts-of-the-uk_0007402.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said: "We offer a cautious welcome to the news of the proposed merger. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-of-british-airways-and-iberia/0007371/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-of-british-airways-and-iberia_0007371.aspx <![CDATA[Over half of holidaymakers only speak English when abroad*]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/parlez-vous-anglais-tongue-tied-brits-stick-to-english-on-holiday/0007370/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/parlez-vous-anglais-tongue-tied-brits-stick-to-english-on-holiday_0007370.aspx <![CDATA[Despite the fact that Britain has almost completed the nationwide digital switchover, almost half (45 per cent) of all adults have never used any digital interactive services according to a survey on digital TV from the UK's leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com*.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/red-button-world-passes-by-20-million-brits_0007336 .aspx Thu, 12, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/red-button-world-passes-by-20-million-brits_0007336 .aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgage spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said; "There has been an encouraging day for mortgage borrowers, with lenders continuing to enter the market with new and competitive products. However, as always, borrowers should check all products carefully, as there are often hidden caveats.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-recent-new-mortgage-deals/0007331/ Wed, 11, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-recent-new-mortgage-deals_0007331.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the CML's lending figures, Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages channel manager at moneysupermarket.com, said; "The continued growth of mortgage lending is a sure sign that the wheels of the housing market are turning again, albeit at a seemingly slow place. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/three-months-and-counting/0007332/ Wed, 11, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/three-months-and-counting_0007332.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, commenting on today's verdict around the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) versus online travel agent, Travel Republic:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-caa-vs-travel-republic-case-verdict/0007312/ Tue, 10, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-caa-vs-travel-republic-case-verdict_0007312.aspx <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said; "The credit card industry seems to be fighting a war on two fronts, with regulators looking to impose stricter responsible lending practices and customer fairness rules on cards amidst rising bad debts. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-price-waterhouse-coopers-report-on-consumer-credit-in-the-uk/0007243/ Mon, 09, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-price-waterhouse-coopers-report-on-consumer-credit-in-the-uk_0007243.aspx <![CDATA[More than 1,500 vouchers redeemed in UK every minute saving&nbsp;Brits &pound;2.7 billion every year*]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/voucher-mad-britain/0007241/ Mon, 09, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/voucher-mad-britain_0007241.aspx <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* has found almost a third (31 per cent) of credit card users have no intention of paying off the balance of their credit card in the next six months. Today's news that banks could send the cost of using credit cards soaring, means borrowers who do not repay their credit card debt will face even steeper charges.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-go-cold-turkey-on-your-credit-card-balances/0007369/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-go-cold-turkey-on-your-credit-card-balances_0007369.aspx <![CDATA[Men pay on average 71 per cent more than women for their motor insurance, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/battle-of-the-sexes-who-pays-more-for-car-insurance/0007242/ Mon, 09, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/battle-of-the-sexes-who-pays-more-for-car-insurance_0007242.aspx <![CDATA[With winter months approaching Brits are taking drastic action to reduce the cost of their fuel bills, moneysupermarket.com can reveal (1).]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-heat-is-off-brits-battle-it-out-in-the-2009-jumper-wars/0007126/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-heat-is-off-brits-battle-it-out-in-the-2009-jumper-wars_0007126.aspx <![CDATA["This is one of the most significant days in British Airways' (BA) history. Over the last 90 years the airline has never made a loss in the first six months of the financial year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/Comment-from-bob-atkinson-on-british-airways-financial-results-released-today/0007217/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/Comment-from-bob-atkinson-on-british-airways-financial-results-released-today_0007217.aspx <![CDATA[Napster and LimeWire have been havens for illegal downloaders in the past, but the introduction of Spotify*, a free music download site, is curbing the habits of illegal downloaders.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/spotify-reduces-illegal-downloading/0007218/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/spotify-reduces-illegal-downloading_0007218.aspx <![CDATA[Over 50 per cent of the UK population use their overdraft facility on a regular basis* and rely on the flexibility it provides. Charging structures for overdrafts aren't always clear and choosing the wrong facility could cost consumers around &pound;300 extra a year.**]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/Over-drawn-over-charged-and-over-complicated/0007186/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/Over-drawn-over-charged-and-over-complicated_0007186.aspx <![CDATA[Following the recent moves of large UK retail brands into financial services, moneysupermarket.com has conducted a study* of consumer attitudes towards the increasing trend of major retail and supermarket brands moving into banking. The study has found that, perhaps surprisingly, traditional banking brands still hold a far greater sway with the British public's finances.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/study-reveals-consumer-attitudes-towards-supermarket-banks/0007184/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/study-reveals-consumer-attitudes-towards-supermarket-banks_0007184.aspx <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Twelve months ago we warned that the bank mergers, although expedient, would trigger a reduction in competition and would leave consumers worse off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-plans-to-break-up-rbs-and-lloyds/0007183/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-plans-to-break-up-rbs-and-lloyds_0007183.aspx <![CDATA[British motorists are exposed as being out of touch with the Highway Code, according to research from moneysupermarket.com. Only three per cent correctly identified five standard rules from the Code*.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/highway-code-confusion-motorists-not-up-to-speed/0007168/ Mon, 02, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/highway-code-confusion-motorists-not-up-to-speed_0007168.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the release of Ryanair's half year results and what they mean for the consumer, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com says:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-release-of-ryanairs-half-year-results/0007169/ Mon, 02, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-release-of-ryanairs-half-year-results_0007169.aspx <![CDATA[Following today's announcement by Orange that the iPhone will be available from 10th November, James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "O2 have had free reign over the iPhone in the UK until now and although Orange has announced comparable tariffs to O2, competition has not been ignited as perspective iPhone customers may have hoped.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-iphone-being-available-on-orange/0007170/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-iphone-being-available-on-orange_0007170.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages channel manager at monesupermarket.com, said; "This should act as a serious warning to all those lenders treating their struggling customers in a heavy handed manner. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-fsa-fining-gmac-rfc-for-treating-borrowers-unfairly/0007167/ Mon, 02, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-fsa-fining-gmac-rfc-for-treating-borrowers-unfairly_0007167.aspx <![CDATA[Consumers are set to spend &pound;7.2 billion less on Christmas gifts this year compared to 2008, according to research released today by Moneysupermarket Vouchers<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-pinch-that-stole-christmas/0007090/ Thu, 29, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-pinch-that-stole-christmas_0007090.aspx <![CDATA[From today moneysupermarket.com users will be able to exclusively view travel insurance quotes for Virgin Money 'Essentials' Travel Insurance products - giving consumers the greater choice of comparing premiums from a total of 80 travel insurance providers*. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-adds-virgin-money-essentials-travel-insurance/0007098/ Fri, 30, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-adds-virgin-money-essentials-travel-insurance_0007098.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com comments on Air Passenger Duty (APD) being increased:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-air-passenger-duty-apd-increase/0007086/ Thu, 29, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-air-passenger-duty-apd-increase_0007086.aspx <![CDATA[Following yesterday's news regarding credit and store cards that the government will address 'negative payment hierarchies' and increase minimum monthly repayments, analysis from moneysupermarket.com reveals these changes could cut nearly 14 years, and &pound;2,400 off a consumers lifetime debt sentence*.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/consumers-could-significantly-reduce-their-debt-sentence-as-a-result-of-government-proposals/0007085/ Thu, 29, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/consumers-could-significantly-reduce-their-debt-sentence-as-a-result-of-government-proposals_0007085.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's largest price comparison website, today called upon the Treasury Select Committee to improve transparency and fairness within the credit search industry in order to allow consumers to shop around for unsecured lending products without it impacting their credit score.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-greater-transparency-and-fairness-in-the-credit-search-market/0007054/ Wed, 28, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-greater-transparency-and-fairness-in-the-credit-search-market_0007054.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com today announces that it is helping vulnerable consumers in financial difficulty by listing only DEMSA (Debt Managers Standards Association) accredited debt management companies on its site. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-gives-reassurance-to-consumers-who-require-debt-help/0006989/ Tue, 27, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/moneysupermarket-com-gives-reassurance-to-consumers-who-require-debt-help_0006989.aspx <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said; "These are welcome and well intentioned proposals. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-new-proposal-to-ensure-credit-card-companies-give-people-a-fairer-deal/0007037/ Wed, 28, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-new-proposal-to-ensure-credit-card-companies-give-people-a-fairer-deal_0007037.aspx <![CDATA[The UK's parents will have to find an extra &pound;449 million - &pound;92 per family, to keep the kids entertained this half term.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/families-need-449-million-to-cover-cost-of-half-term/0006974/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/families-need-449-million-to-cover-cost-of-half-term_0006974.aspx <![CDATA[With Bonfire Night and fireworks extravaganzas just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com urges people to make sure their home insurance personal liability cover will insure them for any accidents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/be-sure-you-are-insured-for-a-bonfire-night-bonanza/0006977/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/be-sure-you-are-insured-for-a-bonfire-night-bonanza_0006977.aspx <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* has found that the majority of credit card holders are unaware of a charging mechanism which could be costing them hundreds of pounds. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/credit-card-users-dont-understand-the-order-that-their-debt-is-paid-off/0006971/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/credit-card-users-dont-understand-the-order-that-their-debt-is-paid-off_0006971.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on OVO Energy reducing the cost of its dual fuel fixed price online tariff, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-ovo-energy-reducing-the-cost-of-its-dual-fuel-tariff/0006960/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ovo-energy-reducing-the-cost-of-its-dual-fuel-tariff_0006960.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "Scottish Power has certainly laid down the gauntlet today by undercutting its 'Big Six' rivals in the UK energy market with their Online Energy Saver 7 tariff. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-price-cut-from-scottish-power/0006973/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-price-cut-from-scottish-power_0006973.aspx <![CDATA[The popularity of the UK break is not abating this October as families choose to holiday at home this half term travelsupermarket.com has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/half-term-breaks-still-on-the-agenda-for-brit-families/0006968/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/half-term-breaks-still-on-the-agenda-for-brit-families_0006968.aspx <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said; "Although this news has been long expected, it will be interesting to see if and when it comes to fruition.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-virgin-money-has-applied-for-a-licence-to-become-a-bank/0006975/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-virgin-money-has-applied-for-a-licence-to-become-a-bank_0006975.aspx <![CDATA[Brits are as keen as ever to spend whilst away with the average holiday spending money increasing by four per cent in the last quarter from &pound;301 to &pound;312 (not including flights and accommodation), according to the Holiday Spending Money Index from travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brit-holidaymakers-show-renewed-confidence-as-spending-levels-increase_0006967 .aspx Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brit-holidaymakers-show-renewed-confidence-as-spending-levels-increase_0006967 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the seventh annual Fuel Poverty Report from the Department of Energy &amp; Climate Change, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "The four actions revealed in today's report are welcome news to UK bill payers, and it is encouraging to see the Government is continuing to place focus on, and take the necessary steps to, tackle fuel poverty in the UK.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-seventh-annual-fuel-poverty-report/0006899/ Wed, 21, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-seventh-annual-fuel-poverty-report_0006899.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgage spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said; "It is exciting to see yet another round of rate reductions from Woolwich, this time on their fixed rates, however the really good news is that borrowers with higher LTV requirements (up to 80 per cent) are also set to benefit.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-woolwichs-decision-to-lower-mortgage-rates/0006897/ Wed, 21, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-woolwichs-decision-to-lower-mortgage-rates_0006897.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, said: "Given that earlier this week BAA planned to appeal against the valuation of Gatwick, we are surprised at such a quick sale to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-sale-of-gatwick-airport/0006898/ Wed, 21, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-sale-of-gatwick-airport_0006898.aspx <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* reveals that almost half of UK consumers (45 per cent) are worried about funding Christmas this year. Their fears may be justified as two thirds of the population (66 per cent) will not save enough cash in time to cover their Christmas costs, meaning credit cards, overdrafts, loans and December income will be used to take up the slack.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/britain-scared-of-christmas/0006851/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/britain-scared-of-christmas_0006851.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages manager at moneysupermarket.com said; "Data from moneysupermarket.com backs up the CML's figures providing fresh evidence that appetite in the housing market is slowly returning. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-council-of-mortgage-lenders-cml-lending-figures-for-september/0006852/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-council-of-mortgage-lenders-cml-lending-figures-for-september_0006852.aspx <![CDATA[Brits looking to escape the autumnal gloom with a half-term getaway should ensure they have adequate travel cover in place, says moneysupermarket.com - especially if they plan to take to the slopes. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travel-cover-crucial-for-half-term-getaways/0006891/ Wed, 21, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travel-cover-crucial-for-half-term-getaways_0006891.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "While today's messages from Ofgem are all about 'power to the people' there are still unanswered questions. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-market-probe-from-ofgem/0006840/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-market-probe-from-ofgem_0006840.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages channel manager at moneysupermarket.com, said; "We welcome an attempt at what is a long overdue overhaul of the mortgage market, however we may have dared to hope for more from the FSA. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-fsa-mortgage-market-review/0006839/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-fsa-mortgage-market-review_0006839.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists in Chislehurst in Bromley and Wingate in Cleveland are revealed as the most likely in the UK to claim on their motor insurance for theft from their car or theft of their car, according to data from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-hot-20-uk-hotspots-for-car-insurance-theft-claims-revealed_0006739 .aspx Thu, 15, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-hot-20-uk-hotspots-for-car-insurance-theft-claims-revealed_0006739 .aspx <![CDATA[Analysis from moneysupermarket.com reveals that over a third of potential mortgage borrowers are looking for products available at or above 80 per cent loan to value (LTV)*.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/demand-for-high-ltv-mortgages-outstrips-supply/0006692/ Tue, 13, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/demand-for-high-ltv-mortgages-outstrips-supply_0006692.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of Sky Songs, a music download and streaming service from Sky, James Parker, manager of broadband at moneysupermarket.com said,]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-sky-songs/0006699/ Tue, 13, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-sky-songs_0006699.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages channel manager at moneysupermarket.com, said; "Data from traffic on moneysupermarket.com backs up the CML's figures, showing, for the first time this year, more people were looking for mortgages for new homes than remortgages. This suggests more and more people are quite happy sitting on their lenders SVR whilst rates remain low.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-council-of-mortgage-lenders-cml-lending-figures-for-august/0006838/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-council-of-mortgage-lenders-cml-lending-figures-for-august_0006838.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Ofgem's Project Discovery report, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-ofgems-project-discovery-report/0006670/ Fri, 09, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-ofgems-project-discovery-report_0006670.aspx <![CDATA[Following the weekend's events on X Factor with the contestants singing for survival at the judges' 'houses' around the world, there has been a huge surge in interest in the locations chosen.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-enquiries-for-travel-comparison-site/0006659/ Thu, 08, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-enquiries-for-travel-comparison-site_0006659.aspx <![CDATA[As the popularity of sites such as Facebook and Twitter continue to grow, accounts for email and social networking sites have become prime targets for hacking, with almost 4.5 million (13 per cent) people claiming to have had their account hacked into according to a new poll* by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/almost-4.5-million-online-accounts-attacked-by-hackers_0006667 Fri, 09, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/almost-4.5-million-online-accounts-attacked-by-hackers_0006667 <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said; "We welcome this news and although it had been strongly rumoured it is good to hear it formalized"&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-tescos-move-in-to-full-service-banking/0006606/ Wed, 07, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-tescos-move-in-to-full-service-banking_0006606.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the Office of Fair Trading's announcement that banks have agreed to make personal current account costs more transparent, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-office-of-fair-tradings-announcement /0006660/ Thu, 08, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-office-of-fair-tradings-announcement _0006660.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the recommendation by the Communications Consumer Panel, which advises Ofcom, for a "try before you buy" period in mobile contracts; and the decision by Virgin to Media to offer short term broadband contracts, James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com said, ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-communications-consumer-panel-and-virgin-media-making-changes-in-the-telecoms-market/0006604/ Tue, 06, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-communications-consumer-panel-and-virgin-media-making-changes-in-the-telecoms-market_0006604.aspx <![CDATA[Despite distinctly average weather and occasional traffic chaos, over 12 million Brits holidayed on home soil this summer, according to a poll of over 2,000 people commissioned by travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/blackpool-the-british-favourite-for-summer-at-home/0006587/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpool-the-british-favourite-for-summer-at-home_0006587.aspx <![CDATA[Credit-crunched Brits admit they would consider making a false home insurance claim, with many confessing they have successfully faked a claim already, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/faking-it-brits-exposed/0006597/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/faking-it-brits-exposed_0006597.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on First Utility reducing the cost of its dual fuel tariffs, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-first-utility-reducing-the-cost-of-its-dual-fuel-tariffs/0006596/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-first-utility-reducing-the-cost-of-its-dual-fuel-tariffs_0006596.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on E.ON reducing the cost of its FixOnline V3 tariff, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenting-on-eon-reducing-the-cost-of-its-fixonlne-v3-tariff/0006595/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenting-on-eon-reducing-the-cost-of-its-fixonlne-v3-tariff_0006595.aspx <![CDATA[One&nbsp;million Brits&nbsp;would&nbsp;consider 'staging' a&nbsp;car accident to claim on cover]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/crashing-for-cash/0006601/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/crashing-for-cash_0006601.aspx <![CDATA[Broadband and mobile phone providers are failing to explain the technical aspects of their products or suggesting deals that will suit customers' needs, according to the latest research* from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/mobile-and-broadband-providers-fail-to-offer-suitable-deals/0006693/ Tue, 13, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/mobile-and-broadband-providers-fail-to-offer-suitable-deals_0006693.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the recent spate of ISA launches, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-recent-spate-of-isa-launches/0006457/ Tue, 29, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-recent-spate-of-isa-launches_0006457.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on HSBC's announcement of further lending to first time buyers, Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgage spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/boost-for-first-time-buyers-whilst-overall-lending-is-down/0006458/ Tue, 29, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/boost-for-first-time-buyers-whilst-overall-lending-is-down_0006458.aspx <![CDATA[British holidaymakers are giving in to their daredevil impulses and taking part in extreme sports while on holiday, according to moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/daredevil-holidaymakers-beware/0006437/ Mon, 28, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/daredevil-holidaymakers-beware_0006437.aspx <![CDATA[With insurance premiums for younger drivers sky high, and one in five people getting behind the wheel without motor insurance, Brits believe young motorists caught driving without insurance should face tougher penalties, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/uninsured-drivers-need-harsher-punishment/0006307/ Wed, 23, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/uninsured-drivers-need-harsher-punishment_0006307.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "This bold move will be welcomed by British bill payers, in one fell swoop E.ON has undercut big names like EDF Energy and British Gas to offer its FixOnline V3 tariff at &pound;981.14&nbsp; a year on average. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-e-on-reducing-the-cost-of-its-fixonline-v3-tariff/0006351/ Thu, 24, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-e-on-reducing-the-cost-of-its-fixonline-v3-tariff_0006351.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "With this new tariff, Scottish Power has manoeuvred itself as the cheapest energy provider out of the UK 'Big Six' at &pound;975 per year on average. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-scottish-powers-new-online-energy-saver-7-tariff/0006415/ Thu, 24, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-launch-of-scottish-powers-new-online-energy-saver-7-tariff_0006415.aspx <![CDATA[With the US Dollar falling to a one-year low against the Euro, and the pound also falling again this year, travellers should look for the best ways to make their holiday money go significantly further.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dollar-takes-a-dive-against-the-euro-but-make-sure-your-travel-money-goes-swimmingly/0006357/ Thu, 24, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dollar-takes-a-dive-against-the-euro-but-make-sure-your-travel-money-goes-swimmingly_0006357.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the upcoming increase in ISA limits for over 50s, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said; "ISAs are a great way to save tax free, and the increase in ISA limits will hopefully motivate more and more people to start saving, and encourage those that are already putting cash aside to save even more.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-isa-allowance/0006330/ Thu, 24, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/make-the-most-of-your-isa-allowance_0006330.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "British bill payers need to be on their guard as four fixed tariffs from the 'Big Six' energy providers come to an end soon. EDF's Price Freeze 2009 and Scottish Power's Fixed Price Energy Oct 2009 will expire on September 30, and E.ON's Price Protection v16 and v17 will finish on the first of October. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-latest-fixed-energy-deals-to-come-to-an-end/0006301/ Wed, 23, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-latest-fixed-energy-deals-to-come-to-an-end_0006301.aspx <![CDATA[Tim Moss, head of loans and debt at moneysupermarket.com said; "This is a welcome, but long overdue move"]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-treasury-select-committees-announcement-of-an-inquiry-into-credit-searches/0006290/ Tue, 22, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-treasury-select-committees-announcement-of-an-inquiry-into-credit-searches_0006290.aspx <![CDATA[Comment on the convergence of Libor and the Base Rate]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/base-rate-crossing-libor/0006289/ Tue, 22, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/base-rate-crossing-libor_0006289.aspx <![CDATA[Tim Moss, head of loans and debt at moneysupermarket.com said; "This is welcome news and I applaud the government's initial move, I only hope they will now act quickly and decisively. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-consultation-of-the-future-of-debt-management-companies/0006280/ Fri, 18, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-governments-consultation-of-the-future-of-debt-management-companies_0006280.aspx <![CDATA[More than ever, consumers value broadband service providers that are honest and transparent, yet research* from moneysupermarket.com shows that almost 8 million** people have been stung with hidden charges allowing service providers to rake in &pound;100m** in extra revenue.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-still-being-ripped-off-by-hidden-broadband-charges/0006232/ Mon, 14, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-still-being-ripped-off-by-hidden-broadband-charges_0006232.aspx <![CDATA[Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "In the blue corner, we have the UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, stating that the UK energy suppliers should be passing on price cuts on the back of falls in wholesale energy prices, and in the red corner are all of the Big Six energy giants arguing customers are unlikely to see prices drop. In fact, they indicate they are trying to resist passing on price hikes to customers in the next year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-ofgems-quarterly-report-on-wholesale-and-retail-energy-prices/0006281/ Fri, 18, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ofgems-quarterly-report-on-wholesale-and-retail-energy-prices_0006281.aspx <![CDATA[Savers are being urged to make the most of their ISA allowance; top it up, and then switch accounts to get the best deals available. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/build-up-your-isa-pot-by-switching-your-savings/0006269/ Thu, 17, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/build-up-your-isa-pot-by-switching-your-savings_0006269.aspx <![CDATA[James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Regulation from Ofcom has been effective in bringing down the number of mobile mis-selling complaints, but consumers are still falling prey to this practice. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-ofcoms-new-rules-to-combat-mobile-phone-mis-selling/0006258/ Wed, 16, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ofcoms-new-rules-to-combat-mobile-phone-mis-selling_0006258.aspx <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Whilst there are some increasingly attractive savings deals topping best buy tables at the moment, particularly in the fixed rate bonds market, many people will be looking for alternative places to keep their cash savings, and premium bonds are an interesting option.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-rise-in-the-premium-bond-prize-pool/0006256/ Wed, 16, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-rise-in-the-premium-bond-prize-pool_0006256.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of Halifax's 2.99 per cent two year fixed rate mortgage and Woolwich's 1.98 per cent tracker mortgage, Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgage spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/cant-see-the-wood-for-the-trees/0006251/ Wed, 16, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/cant-see-the-wood-for-the-trees_0006251.aspx <![CDATA[Steve Sweeney, head of motor insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The announcement of new rules for uninsured cars is a real wake-up call for British motorists tempted to save cash by foregoing motor cover.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-new-regulation-for-motorists-keeping-uninsured-vehicles/0006260/ Wed, 16, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-new-regulation-for-motorists-keeping-uninsured-vehicles_0006260.aspx <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "This is only the tip of the iceberg, as the vast majority of complaints are resolved without the involvement of the FOS.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-publication-of-complaints-dealt-with-by-the-financial-ombudsman-service/0006244/ Tue, 15, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-publication-of-complaints-dealt-with-by-the-financial-ombudsman-service_0006244.aspx <![CDATA[With the motor insurance renewals boom period in full swing and many drivers looking to get the best deal, moneysupermarket.com warns that specialist insurers for women drivers may not always provide the best value option for motorists.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/dont-assume-specialist-insurers-will-always-give-the-best-value-deals/0006250/ Wed, 16, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-assume-specialist-insurers-will-always-give-the-best-value-deals_0006250.aspx <![CDATA[Recession hit Brits are reining in their spending and opting for free cosy nights in to save cash, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/staying-in-is-the-new-going-out-for-recessionistas/0006230/ Mon, 14, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/staying-in-is-the-new-going-out-for-recessionistas_0006230.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgages spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said; "These figures provide further evidence that the wheels of the housing market are beginning to turn once more. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-cml-lending-figures-for-july/0006229/ Mon, 14, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-cml-lending-figures-for-july_0006229.aspx <![CDATA[Search figures from moneysupermarket.com show fixed rate mortgages are becoming less popular, with more and more people attracted to tracker and discounted rate deals in the currently low rate environment. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/borrowers-put-faith-in-variable-rates/0006233/ Mon, 14, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/borrowers-put-faith-in-variable-rates_0006233.aspx <![CDATA[Smartphone 'apps' - applications that can be downloaded and allow the user to do a range of things from navigating London's tubes to drinking a virtual pint - are becoming increasingly popular, creating an 'appster' generation, according to new research* from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/app-etite-grows-for-smartphones/0006219/ Thu, 10, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/app-etite-grows-for-smartphones_0006219.aspx <![CDATA[Ahead of the one year anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/one-year-on-from-the-lehman-brothers-collapse/0006204/ Thu, 10, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/one-year-on-from-the-lehman-brothers-collapse_0006204.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's number one price comparison site, has made a significant update to its car insurance offering by showing the total excess payable in the comparison results table.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/updates-to-moneysupermarket-com-car-insurance-offering/0006207/ Thu, 10, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/updates-to-moneysupermarket-com-car-insurance-offering_0006207.aspx <![CDATA[James Parker, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com said, "This merger would mean a huge change for the UK mobile industry. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-t-mobile-is-in-talks-to-merge-with-orange/0006201/ Tue, 08, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-t-mobile-is-in-talks-to-merge-with-orange_0006201.aspx <![CDATA[Search figures from moneysupermarket.com show that confidence in the property market has increased as the proportion of consumers seeking mortgages to purchase a property now outweighs those looking for remortgage deals for their existing property. However, moneysupermarket.com is warning house buyers to factor in future interest rate rises into their plans.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/more-signs-of-confidence-in-the-housing-market/0006203/ Wed, 09, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/more-signs-of-confidence-in-the-housing-market_0006203.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on RBS decreasing its overdraft fees, Ian Williams, director of communications at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-rbs-decreasing-its-overdraft-fees/0006220/ Thu, 10, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-rbs-decreasing-its-overdraft-fees_0006220.aspx <![CDATA[Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, mortgage spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com, said; "With a headline rate of 2.79 per cent, First Direct's new mortgage products certainly look appealing at first glance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-first-directs-new-range-of-tracker-mortgages/0006199/ Tue, 08, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-first-directs-new-range-of-tracker-mortgages_0006199.aspx <![CDATA[In the current low rate environment, many savings providers are offering attractive bonus rates on their savings deals* with average bonus rates currently 1.93 per cent, compared to 0.71 per cent two years ago. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/savers-warned-on-bonus-rates/0006161/ Thu, 03, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/savers-warned-on-bonus-rates_0006161.aspx <![CDATA[17 million* Brits have called a customer helpline to fix a technical problem with their internet in the past 12 months and the most popular solution offered is 'to turn the power on and off' according to a new poll** by the leading price comparison website moneysupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/help-lines-turn-brits-on-and-off/0006167/ Thu, 03, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/help-lines-turn-brits-on-and-off_0006167.aspx