Banking

The nation's dire economic plight doesn't mean you can't get on top of your finances. One MoneySaver today tells the story of how he got rid of £35,000 of debt in less than four years , giving hope to others they too can tackle debt head on.

Britain slumped to its longest double-dip recession in more than 50 years today after shock figures revealed the economy shrank by a worse-than-expected 0.7% between April and June.

Consumers will have greater protection from unfair terms hidden in the small print of financial, energy, mobile and gym contracts, under new proposals.

Four of Britain's top five banks are reportedly set to take another £1 billion hit for mis-selling payment protection insurance – bringing the industry total to nearly £8 billion.

Cash in Christmas savings schemes still isn't safe if the club goes bust, despite a trade association outlining more protection.

If you're heading to the Olympics or Paralympics and want to pay by card, you'll be forced to use a Visa.

230,000 Santander business customers with free current accounts will soon be hit with a monthly charge, despite the fact some customers were sold the account as being 'free forever'.

Lloyds Banking Group is to sell 632 branches to the Co-operative Group in a deal worth up to £750 million.

M&S has unveiled its much-awaited current account which will be available from October, but it will be hugely expensive for customers who don't shop regularly at the store.

The retail prices index (RPI) rate of inflation fell to 2.8% in June down from 3.1% in May, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal today.