July 2012

The Government has today announced plans to make it easier for people to take their work pension with them from job to job.

Asking prices for homes have shown their biggest July fall for four years, according to a study.

Ulster Bank says 99% of its balances and payments are now up to date as the crisis which has engulfed huge numbers of its 1.9 million customers is nearly over.

The City regulator has admitted mistakes over payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling by failing to spot just how profitable the product was for banks.

A new savings account provider offering high interest is NOT protected by any compensation scheme, which means if it went bust savers would be likely to lose their cash.

Consumer group Which? has today launched a new campaign calling for an end to price increases on 'fixed' mobile phone contracts.

Competition to attract mortgage customers has stepped up, as HSBC today launches a five-year fixed-rate deal with a record low rate amid a time of rising rates and economic uncertainty.

Holidaymakers heading abroad after the summer, or those who won't need their passport for a few months, should consider waiting till September if they need to renew it as the fee will drop.

Current accounts are to fall under the microscope of a consumer watchdog after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today launched a review of the market, aimed at improving competition and ensuring banks pay more attention to their customers.

Labour is planning to turn its fire on pension companies which rip off their customers with excessive fees and charges.