Banking
Sterling holds steady as UK growth forecasts are revised
The newly established Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) announced a downgrade of potential economic growth in 2011, within their inaugural report released this morning.
Customers help RBS and NatWest launch Customer Charter
NatWest and RBS have launched a Customer Charter created for and by customers. The Charter sets out the things that really matter to customers and what they have a right to expect from the Bank. The Bank is committed to making these things real in its aim to become Britain's most helpful Bank.
One million small businesses dissatisfied with high street bank
Research shows that over a quarter of small businesses have been dissatisfied with the support offered by their high street bank in the last 12 months.
England fans warned not to score own goal with travel money
With seven million Brits saying they'd be prepared to head to South Africa should England reach the World Cup semi finals or finals without a match ticket purely to experience the atmosphere and, potentially, witness history in the making, it's crucial football travellers don't score an own goal with their travel money.
Camping gets a makeover
Sleeping outdoors has had a makeover. Say goodbye to leaky tents and waking up stiffly on a deflated air bed. Mixing glamour with the great outdoors, ‘glamping’ is the perfect solution for an inexpensive girly holiday without skimping on little luxuries.
Prices crash for euro holidaymakers in Eurozone
In its latest Holiday Costs Barometer charting costs in popular holiday destinations, Post Office Travel Money reports that prices have plunged in top Eurozone destinations, led by Portugal and Spain - by as much as 42 per cent year on year.
UK interest rates held at 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to maintain interest rates at 0.5%.
Summer savings from Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank has launched its latest Summer offers across its products:
Copenhagen culture offers UK travellers value for money
According to Post Office Travel Money research, Copenhagen’s top heritage attractions offer extremely good value for UK visitors’ travel money in comparison to other city destinations across Europe.
More reasons to switch current accounts
The most popular reason for switching current accounts is for a better in credit interest rate, according to a poll of moneysupermarket.com users.
Packaged current account fees increase
The number of packaged current accounts available has grown by 94% over the last four years during which time the average monthly fee has increased by 42%, according to research by Defaqto.
NatWest and RBS provide new business support
Research by NatWest and RBS reveals encouraging signs as Britain looks to recover from the recession. Despite difficult trading conditions, 33% of SMEs surveyed see growth as an immediate priority for their company.
Top tips: Affordable villa holidays
Villa holidays are increasing in popularity but how do you make sure you really get value for money?
Co-operative Financial Services world's most sustainable bank
The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has won the prestigious FT Sustainable Bank of the Year award, beating runner-up HSBC and 110 other financial institutions from 44 countries in the process.
England fans snap up Limited Edition Travelex cards
With only a fortnight remaining until kick off in South Africa, fans following England on the road to glory are snapping up Travelex’s Limited Edition 2010 FIFA World Cup Visa Cash Passport.