Banking
NatWest and RBS: EIB funding announcement
Peter Ibbetson, Chairman of Business Banking commented, "NatWest and RBS welcome the EIB's pledge to increase lending to SMEs by almost 30% in both 2009 and 2010, and confirms its commitment to the scheme with the receipt of £250 million funding.
UK interest rates cut 0.5%
The Bank of England today voted to reduce interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 1.5%.
Hard drive hijacking
People disposing of their old computers could easily fall victim to identity theft - even if they delete files or wipe the hard drive, warns Which? Computing.
Sterling set to rise phoenix-like from the ashes
Commenting on the Pound's gains against the Euro, Stephen Heath, Chief Executive of FairFX.com, said:
FSA must get to grips with depositor protection
As the Financial Services Authority (FSA) publishes its consultation on changes to the financial services compensation scheme (FSCS), Which? personal finance campaigner, Tori Watson, says: "The FSA needs to urgently get to grips with consumers' concerns about the security of their money.
FSA consults on changes to financial compensation scheme
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is publishing a consultation paper setting out proposals for speeding up the payout of compensation to make it possible for customers to get back their money within seven days if a bank fails.
Don't get caught short on your travel money
With sterling in the doldrums, thousands of keen skiers are forgoing the slopes of Europe this winter despite of some of the best skiing conditions for years.
Skipton Guernsey announces new savings rates
Skipton Guernsey has announced its new savings rates which take effect from 01 January 2009. With the UK base rate at its lowest level for 57 years, according to the Bank of England, the highlight of these new savings rates is their flagship Island 90 account, which is paying customers up to 4.50% gross/AER.
Lloyds TSB pledges to pass base rate cut on to small businesses
Further demonstrating its commitment to small businesses, Lloyds TSB Commercial has pledged to pass on any base rate cut, in full, to all its SME customers.
One in eight Brits look for help with debts
More than one in eight people have sought advice on how to get their debts under control as financial pressure on keeping up repayments builds, according to new research from MoneyExpert.com.
"Still falling but undervalued" - HiFX outlook for Sterling in 2009
Over the course of 2008, the Pound fell 26% against the Dollar and 23% against the Euro. The tough year left Sterling weak and still falling, however pressures on the pound mean early into 2009 it is now looking undervalued against both the Dollar and the Euro, according to foreign exchange specialists HiFX.
Moneyfacts.co.uk: Base rate cut one month on
One month on from the one per cent base rate cut and we can finally see the lie of the land. Once again it's savers who have to endure the pain.
Seven more credit unions launch current account
Seven more credit unions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have launched the Credit Union Current Account.
New Year's Resolutions
It's that time of year when you make promises to yourself about joining a gym, cutting down on chocolate or taking up that hobby that you've always had an interest in.
uSwitch.com: Alliance & Leicester's £100 switching incentive
Louise Bond, Personal Finance expert at uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, comments on Alliance & Leicester's introduction of a £100 switching incentive on its Premier and Premier 50 current accounts from next week (5th January 2009):