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Government 'Nest' pension fees could hit joiners for 20 years
The Government has confirmed savers who join its new pension fund from 2012 will have to pay a premium for up to two decades to cover set-up costs.
24 November 2010
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Banks warned over debt 'charging orders'
Banks have been ordered to stop harassing consumers with heavy handed threats for the non-payment of relatively small debts.
22 November 2010
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Forum members warned of spam emails
Hackers are sending emails purporting to be from the MoneyExpert.com website but addressed to usernames of MoneySavingExpert.com forumites.
18 November 2010
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Irish banks: are your savings protected?
Almost two million UK savers with cash in an Irish bank may be nervous about the safety of their money due to the crisis facing the country's economy.
16 November 2010
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Santander still worst bank for customer service
Santander has once again been ranked the worst bank for service by an overwhelming margin, according to a poll of over 9,000 MoneySavingExpert.com users.
15 November 2010
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An interest cap 'could drive people to loan sharks'
Restricting the interest rates lenders can charge could drive vulnerable consumers into the arms of illegal loan sharks, a trade body warns.
9 November 2010
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Post Office Bank plan rejected
The Government has opted against setting up a state-backed Post Office Bank because it would be too time-consuming and expensive, ministers have announced.
9 November 2010
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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 20th consecutive month.
4 November 2010
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Post Office savings to get UK protection
Post Office savers will no longer rely on the Irish government to protect their cash from tomorrow.
31 October 2010
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All companies to offer workplace pensions
All UK companies will have to offer their staff a pension, with the roll-out beginning in 2012, the Government said today.
27 October 2010

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