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The Liberal Democrats have pledged to end unfair bank charges and help victims of excessive fees get them back in their 'manifesto for consumers'.

9 April 2010

The Government has scrapped its proposed broadband tax, pending the election result.

7 April 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced today that the General Election will be on May 6.

6 April 2010

The economic slump has sparked a huge rise in levels of anxiety, stress and depression, according to a new survey.

1 April 2010

Borrowers of unsecured lending will soon be protected by new policies laid down by the Government in Parliament today.

30 March 2010

The Government today announced extra funding of £180 million for Post Offices under a "major expansion" of financial services offered by the network.

29 March 2010

Workers who join the Government's new pension scheme may have to pay higher charges until 2030.

26 March 2010

Council tax bills in England will rise by an average 1.8% in 2010/11, it was announced today.

24 March 2010

The stamp duty threshold at which buyers pay no tax on property purchases will be raised to £250,000 for first time buyers.

24 March 2010

Banks will be forced to offer all customers a basic current account at the very least in Wednesday's Budget, according to political sources.

23 March 2010

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