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Nationwide increases rates for Base Rate Tracker Premium account

Nationwide International, the offshore subsidiary of Nationwide Building Society, has announced details of new rates for its Sterling Base Rate Tracker Premium account.

Savvy skiers might be tempted to stray off piste this season

The average cost of a winter sports holiday is now higher than at any time since the turn of the millennium, with a flight and accommodation package costing on average a hefty £686, new research commissioned by Santander Cards has revealed.

One week left to grab two great value current account offers

Santander's UK current account brands, Abbey and Alliance & Leicester, are urging current account holders to pick up a pre-Christmas bargain before two great offers come to an end on Sunday 13th December.

Trading volumes soar as Lloyds launches rights issue

Trading volumes up 39% with Lloyds accounting for almost a third of the TD Waterhouse top ten. Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall trades were up 39% compared to the previous week, with buys storming 37% ahead of sells.

Fans heading to World Cup wise to keep track of currency rates

On the eve of the draw for the World Cup finals, M&S Travel Money is advising football fans heading to South Africa to keep track of currency rates rather than wait until next summer to purchase their spending money.

Maintaining financial stability across UK’s banking system

The National Audit Office has concluded that the public support provided to UK banks by the Treasury was justified, given the scale of the economic and social costs if one or more major banks had collapsed.

BSA calls for level playing field in financial services

Ahead of the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report on Wednesday 9 December, the Building Societies Association (BSA) is calling on the Government to take stock of regulatory initiatives and to mitigate unfair competition from public-owned and part public-owned banks and NS&I.

Bank accounts help to reduce prisoner re-offending rates

The Co-operative Bank's pioneering accounts for prisoners scheme has helped reduce re-offending rates by around a third, according to new research.

Yorkshire’s £750million cash call this Christmas

The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Yorkshire Bank.

Scots’ £1bn cash call this Christmas

The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Clydesdale Bank.

Avoid sky-high booking fees with Caxton FX

As of 1st January 2009, Ryanair will start charging all debit and credit card passengers a €5 per person booking fee. The only way fliers will be able to avoid the administration cost, is by signing up for a MasterCard prepaid card.

Post Office to expand financial services offer

The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today opened a public consultation on new financial products and services that could be offered by the Post Office.

Merger of Chelsea and Yorkshire Building Society

Commenting on the merger of Chelsea Building Society and Yorkshire Building Society, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Just when you thought it was over the credit crisis makes its presence felt again.

VAT online alert for businesses

VAT-registered businesses are being urged to get ready now for major changes to VAT return filing and payment coming in next April.

Government proposals for the Post Office

Commenting on the Government's proposals for the Post Office's financial services provision, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "There have been rumours that the Government would help create a ‘people's bank' for the past two years, and now it seems this talk has some substance behind it.