MoneySavingExpert News January Warning over boiler scrappage incentivesEnergy firms offering new boiler discounts when scrapping an old appliance may still be charging hundreds of pounds more than the competition.12 January 2010 Over a million pay housing costs on creditOver one million households have used credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent in the last year, a survey from homeless charity Shelter reveals. 11 January 2010 Beware fee-charging 'debt write-off' firmsConsumers are being encouraged to part with cash under an often false promise their credit card or loan debts will be written off.11 January 2010 Big freeze could add £60 to energy billsHouseholds could see winter fuel bills rocket by £60 if the cold snap continues into February, it is claimed.11 January 2010 Injunctions sought against scratch-card firmsThe OFT has issued High Court proceedings against five UK prize draw firms to prevent the distribution of "misleading" scratch-cards. 11 January 2010 Abbey to vanish from high streetThe Abbey name will begin disappearing from the high street next week.9 January 2010 Coventry launches top-paying savings accountCoventry Building Society has launched the top-paying easy access account for those with modest sums.8 January 2010 Halifax: house prices up 10% since bottomHouse prices are up almost 10% since they bottomed out last April, figures show today.7 January 2010 Base rate frozen at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 11th consecutive month.7 January 2010 Pensions timebomb warning as Government unveils savings schemePensions experts are warning the public not to wait for a Government scheme to save for their retirement.7 January 2010 First456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us