MoneySavingExpert News 2010 Loan price war may be over Consumers have been warned personal loan interest rates are unlikely to fall much further following a recent mini price war.11 September 2010 Thousands forgo pay rises due to pension apathyTens of thousands of workers are missing out on free cash from their employer, experts warn.10 September 2010 TV and internet a necessity for half of BritainTVs and the internet are a necessity, not a luxury, in modern Britain, according to a MoneySavingExpert.com poll of over 15,000 people. 10 September 2010 Overdraft interest rates at record highOverdraft rates reached a record high during August despite Bank of England base rate remaining at its historic low of 0.5%.10 September 2010 Victims told to pay twice for electricity doorstep scamEnergy giants are forcing up to 85,000 households hit by a doorstep energy scam to pay twice for their electricity.9 September 2010 900,000 to get tax demands written offNearly one million people who did not pay enough income tax have had their repayment demands written off, it emerged today.9 September 2010 1.5 million fail to claim £3,000 a year pension credit A mammoth 1.5 million over 60s might be entitled to the pension credit benefit but are not claiming, says the Department for Work and Pensions. 9 September 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 18th consecutive month.9 September 2010 Halifax: slight rise in house pricesHouse prices edged ahead by 0.2% during August as activity in the property market remained subdued, figures show today.8 September 2010 Government: 'We can't afford mass tax write-offs'The Government says it cannot afford to write-off the £2 billion of underpaid tax owed by 1.4 million people.8 September 2010 First192021 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us