A coalition of charities and community groups today called on banks to increase access to financial services for the millions who are currently excluded.
Taxpayer-owned Northern Rock has confirmed it is likely to drop its 100% savings guarantee, possibly making that announcement within the next few weeks.
Tens of thousands of homeowners with mortgages held by two Government-run banks will be able to switch lender without the usual four-figure exit penalties.
Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched a new fixed-term savings account, which pays the top rate available over a year, and unusually could rise further during the lock-in period.