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The recently self employed will be completely excluded from getting a mortgage from next year, under plans from the City watchdog.
13 July 2010
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Banks have been urged to treat people who have gone bankrupt fairly and give them access to a basic account.
12 July 2010
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Consumers can now get online access to their statutory credit report from all three credit reference agencies.
12 July 2010
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Banks and building societies will face curbs on dipping into your savings to clear debts, under proposals from industry regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
6 July 2010
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People on low incomes are increasingly struggling to get by due to soaring inflation, research suggests today.
6 July 2010
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Mortgage lenders have been banned from hitting borrowers behind on payments with punitive charges if they have already set up a payment plan to clear any arrears.
25 June 2010
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Lloyds TSB is planning a bank charges shake-up this winter which could see those overdrawn pay £60 a year more.
23 June 2010
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Nationwide has become the latest lender to offer interest-free balance transfers for 15 months.
22 June 2010
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Cheap balance transfer credit cards are back in vogue but millions still don't know how to use one properly which has cost them hundreds of pounds a year.
4 June 2010
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Energy suppliers are often hitting those in arrears with exorbitant repayment demands, a review has found.
3 June 2010

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