July 2014

House prices have rocketed past their 2007 peak to stand at an average of £188,903 across the UK in June, a new all-time high, Nationwide has reported.

If you've opened a fixed-rate ISA since 6 April, you should hurry to top up your savings if you can afford to do so, as many providers have opened a short window for new money to be deposited following today's ISA revamp.

Using your mobile abroad in the European Union becomes cheaper from today, whether you're making or receiving calls, sending texts or using the web.

Many British Airways passengers flying over the past week have been left without luggage following technical problems at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5.

ISAs transform into NISAs (New ISAs) today, meaning everyone can now put £15,000 into cash or shares savings without paying tax on it.

16 and 17-year-olds can save up to £19,000 tax-free this year under today's ISA revamp, meaning they could net £100s in interest if they put the maximum amount away.

Payday lenders will no longer be able to roll over loans more than twice from today, while they also face tougher restrictions on taking money from borrowerers' accounts.

High street lingerie chain La Senza has gone into administration for the second time in two years, but its stores will remain open while it seeks a buyer.