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An alarming 1.4 million households have lost their energy supply in the past year because of payment problems, a lobby group has claimed.
16 July 2010
Consumers trying to view their credit report online have complained of being unable to get instant access, despite new rules aimed at making it easier to view your file.
14 July 2010
The recently self employed will be completely excluded from getting a mortgage from next year, under plans from the City watchdog.
13 July 2010
Banks have been urged to treat people who have gone bankrupt fairly and give them access to a basic account.
12 July 2010
Consumers can now get online access to their statutory credit report from all three credit reference agencies.
12 July 2010
People on low incomes are increasingly struggling to get by due to soaring inflation, research suggests today.
6 July 2010
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
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
Lloyds TSB is planning a bank charges shake-up this winter which could see those overdrawn pay £60 a year more.
23 June 2010
Nationwide has become the latest lender to offer interest-free balance transfers for 15 months.
22 June 2010
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