MoneySavingExpert News February 2011 Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureaux savedDebt help seekers received more good news this week as it was revealed five drop-in centres due to close in Birmingham have been saved.17 February 2011 Treasury sets out new financial watchdog powersPlans to overhaul the structure of financial regulation were revealed today, in a bid to prevent a future financial crisis. 17 February 2011 Signal share boost for Orange and T-Mobile customersOrange and T-Mobile customers can share both networks' signal to boost their chances of getting reception.16 February 2011 Annual energy statements 'not working'New annual energy statements are failing consumers despite their pivotal role in the regulator's plans to create a competitive market, it is claimed.16 February 2011 Inflation up again: will interest rates rise?Pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates intensified today as inflation increased to its highest level in more than two years in January.15 February 2011 House prices predicted to fall this yearThe fragile economic recovery looks set to disrupt the housing market during 2011 leading to property price falls, it was predicted today.14 February 2011 Warning over new compulsory car insurance rulesA new law will make it compulsory for all motorists in Great Britain to insure their vehicle unless it has formally been declared off-road.14 February 2011 OFT takes action against gold-buying firmsAction has been taken against a number of companies that offer you cash for your gold.14 February 2011 Debt help centres saved by government funding U-turnA successful last-ditch rescue effort has secured the future of many free face-to-face debt advice services for at least another year.12 February 2011 Which? super-complaint to ban excessive card payment feesConsumers could pay less in "rip-off" card surcharges if lobby group Which? gets its way. 11 February 2011 First234 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us