Consumers using unauthorised overdrafts find it virtually impossible to calculate how much their bank or building society would charge them or compare fees between providers, research from consumer group Which? has found.
The Government is to block firms from using "hidden" credit and debit card surcharges to ramp up the price of flights, concert tickets and other goods.
Many high street banks and building societies are offering poor advice and recommending inappropriate investments, an undercover investigation from lobby group Which? concludes today.
Passengers booking a Ryanair flight in the UK can only avoid an admin fee for the privilege of paying by getting Ryanair's own prepaid card from today.
Consumer groups, including MoneySavingExpert.com, have called on the Government and energy suppliers to finally take decisive action to curb the soaring cost of gas and electricity.
MoneySavingExpert.com has teamed up with consumer lobby group Which? to demand claims management firms stop misleading consumers with false promises over payment protection insurance (PPI) reclaiming.
21 September 2011
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