MoneySavingExpert News April Compulsory financial education plans axedPlans for compulsory financial education in schools have been dealt a devastating blow after plans to help youngsters learn about debt were dropped.7 April 2010 Happy new tax year! The winners and losersYesterday marked the start of the new tax year which brought tax hikes but also some better news for others.7 April 2010 Ryanair hikes summer baggage charges and plans toilet feeBudget airline Ryanair is temporarily hiking checked baggage charges for summer and has confirmed plans to start charging to use the toilet on shorter flights.7 April 2010 Npower keeps online energy price war ragingNpower has launched a new online tariff that is the cheapest of the big six providers, on average.6 April 2010 Gordon Brown calls 6 May General ElectionPrime Minister Gordon Brown announced today that the General Election will be on May 6.6 April 2010 Trio of lenders cut mortgage ratesThe cost of mortgages continued to head downwards today with a number of lenders announcing new rates.6 April 2010 Have you got a ‘Downturn 50p’ said to be worth £1,000?1 April 2010 Lower phone bills: Ofcom cuts connection rates to mobilesTelecoms regulator Ofcom has opened the door to lower bills for millions of customers today after moving to slash mobile phone connection fees.1 April 2010 Recession triggers rise in depressionThe economic slump has sparked a huge rise in levels of anxiety, stress and depression, according to a new survey.1 April 2010 First3456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us