Banking
Banks wave white flag to PPI appeal
The British Bankers' Association's decision to not contest the ruling on the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) is a victory for consumers, says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Couples keep their money separate when moving in
Brits are treading warily with their finances when they decide to move in with a partner research from online bank first direct reveals. The findings show that for the majority, financial commitment is not on the agenda with couples keeping their distance in their money and property arrangements.
Lloyds leave battle to appeal PPI decison
The somewhat surprising move by Lloyds Banking Group to pull out of the banks' appeal to overturn the High Court ruling on the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) is great news for consumers, says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
UK interest rates held at 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain UK interest rates at 0.5%.
HSBC to offer text alerts to help stay within overdraft limits
HSBC has announced that from next month (June 2011) it will offer a text message alert facility to all its overdraft customers, giving a warning of when they near their borrowing limit.
More businesses believe banks to be unsupportive
The number of businesses who believe that banks are being unsupportive has increased, according to insolvency trade body R3's Business Distress Index.
£100 switching offer on Santander current accounts is back
Santander is bringing back its offer to give UK consumers the opportunity to switch their main current account to Santander and pocket £100 in the process.
N&P cuts the cost of foreign currency
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is giving another boost to holidaymakers by cutting the cost of foreign currency for those going abroad this Spring.
Spain offers holidaymakers best value
As the Easter and Royal Wedding holiday breaks approach, new research from Post Office Travel Money reveals that prices have plunged in Greece and Turkey.
3pm on a Tuesday is the nation’s time to save
Forget watching ‘Countdown' or ‘Deal or No Deal,' the nation is busy opening online savings accounts between 3 and 4pm on a Tuesday, according to research from BM Savings.
Santander fuels growth of used-car supermarket
Used-car supermarket Tyneside Autoparc is investing in and growing its business after securing a £1.6 million financing deal from Santander Corporate Banking.
Get more for your money in Greece and Turkey
As the Easter and Royal Wedding holiday breaks approach, new research from Post Office Travel Money reveals that prices have plunged in Greece and Turkey.
Brits look to escape over Easter Bank Holidays
The late Easter holiday - followed by the Royal Wedding and May Day Bank Holidays - present a rare opportunity for employees to take just three days off work for an 11-day break.
CAF Bank launches MasterCard debit card
CAF Bank, the not-for-profit bank owned by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), today launches the CAF Bank MasterCard debit card for charities.
UK couples plan a royally good honeymoon
With the Scilly Isles, Scotland and Canada all mooted as possible honeymoon destinations for the royal couple, Tesco Travel Money has found that Kate and William are not alone in foregoing the traditional long haul beach holiday.