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Lloyds £1 billion pledge to support businesses over next two years

Lloyds Banking Group is pledging to make available at least £1 billion over the next two years, to eligible firms across the UK, as part of a drive to help businesses benefit from the opportunities created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Barclaycard Freedom retail partnership begins to take shape

Barclaycard has made the first announcement of national partners that will be joining the tens of thousands of small and medium retailers who have been invited to join Barclaycard Freedom - set to be the broadest retail rewards scheme in the UK.

Broadband playing field set to level in time for 2012 Olympics

Up to ten million homes are set to benefit from BT's decision to allow rival internet companies access to its broadband networks.

Insure your travel plans for 'piste of mind' on the slopes

Brits looking to escape the February gloom with a half-term getaway should ensure they have adequate travel insurance in place - especially if they plan to take to the slopes, says moneysupermarket.com.

Legal & General launches third Fund Tracker Deposit Bond

Legal & General's new Fund Tracker Deposit Bond 3, which tracks the performance of the Legal & General Money Builder (Investec) Fund, will be available from Monday 1 February 2010 for a limited offer period closing Friday 9 April 2010.

Record insolvencies just the tip of the debt iceberg

The latest insolvency figures, showing record insolvencies in 2009, are just the tip of the personal debt iceberg, according to insolvency trade body R3.

The Co-operative cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.55%

The Co-operative Financial Services has reduced its mortgage rates by up to 0.55 per cent. Available from Wednesday 10 February, the new range offers market-leading rates for customers of both Britannia and The Co-operative Bank.

first direct launches fixed rate savings bond at 2.75%

first direct has launched a new one year Fixed Rate Savings bond at a very competitive rate of 2.75% AER which will mature on 28 February 2011.