Banking
Newcastle Building Society sees record turnout at AGM
Newcastle Building Society received resounding support from its members at its 2008 Annual General Meeting, after witnessing a record turnout.
UK interest rates held at 5.0%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain interest rates at 5.0%.
10 years since agreement to launch Euro
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the agreement to launch the Euro currency, which has now been adopted by 15 countries and 320 million people.
The feeling's still mutual!
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society's (N&P) annual customer research has shown that a massive 97% of members surveyed said that they believe the Society would better serve them by remaining mutual.
"Don't talk about the...finances!"
A study by Saga Personal Finance has revealed that men and under 50s like to talk when it comes to money whilst older people prefer only to discuss money if they have to. However revealing one's salary remains one of the final taboos across the ages as many feel talking about their earnings is just a step too far.
Bank of Scotland International increases rate on fixed rate account
Bank of Scotland International has increased the interest rate on the six month and one years terms of its Fixed Rate Account, with immediate effect.
Brits in the dark when it comes to current accounts
Ignorance and disinterest are costing Britons dear when it comes to earning extra interest by banking with the most competitive current account providers.
Football fans are top of the league
Loyal football fans who have opened savings and mortgage accounts with Britannia Building Society have helped to return almost £4.21 million to their favourite clubs this year.
Bankrupt Britain
New figures published today by The Insolvency Service reveal that just three months into 2008 and 25,264 people have already fallen victim to the insolvency epidemic with 9,614 IVAs and 15,651 bankruptcies reported.
Nationwide International announces new savings rates
Nationwide International, the offshore subsidiary of Nationwide Building Society, has announced details of its new savings rates on Sterling accounts.
Alliance & Leicester's Premier 21 current account comes of age
Alliance & Leicester's Premier 21 current account for 16 to 21 year olds is still offering a market-leading rate of 10% AER, a year on from its launch. This is despite the Bank of England Base Rate of interest being cut three times during the same time period.
NSPCC and Principality team up to make a difference for children
Children's charity NSPCC Cymru/Wales has been chosen by Principality Building Society as its Charity of the Year for 2008.
Turn May Day into pay day
With the Euro exchange rate pushing up the price of a short break, rising fuel prices and recent chaos at UK airports, we're likely to see more Brits choosing to stay at home over the May bank holiday.
What's mine is yours...except when it comes to bank accounts!
The old proverb ‘what's mine is yours and what's yours is mine' is fading fast from household finances, according to research by online payment provider PayPal.
Alliance & Leicester extends credit interest offer
Alliance & Leicester has announced that it is extending the 8.5% AER credit interest offer on both its Premier Direct and Premier 50 current accounts.