MoneySavingExpert News 2011 PPI consumer protection comes into forceNew payment protection insurance (PPI) rules have come into force, which aim to give consumers more information about what they're being sold. 4 October 2011 Mortgage rates hit new record low, but watch out for the feesThe average rate on a two-year fixed mortgage has hit a new record low, though that doesn't mean overall costs are necessarily falling.4 October 2011 Government to boost mobile coverageThe Government has announced it is to improve mobile phone coverage in the UK. 3 October 2011 Broadband speed advertising code branded 'disappointing'Broadband providers have been told to only advertise 'up to' speeds if at least 10% of users can can get that performance.3 October 2011 Council tax to be frozen next yearThe Government has announced plans to continue a council tax freeze in England at today's Conservative party conference. 3 October 2011 Guest Comment: How financial advice will change for good30 September 2011 Students can claim overpaid tax from summer jobs nowHundreds of thousands of students are starting or returning to university at present and those who had summer jobs should check now if they're owed overpaid tax.30 September 2011 Co-op is latest energy provider to announce price risesCo-operative Energy has become the latest supplier to announce inflation-busting price increases, heaping more strain on cash-strapped households.30 September 2011 EDF pulls cheapest energy fixThe cheapest fixed energy tariff has today been pulled by EDF. 30 September 2011 MBNA pulls UK credit cards from saleAll MBNA-branded credit cards have been withdrawn from sale in the UK today.30 September 2011 First181920 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us