Banking
New Year offshore extension
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving taxpayers with offshore investments more time to come forward under the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO).
New online education film explains how a cheque clears
ith market research confirming that consumer understanding of the cheque clearing process is still very low, the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company (C&CCC), has today (27 November 2009) launched an online film that helps explain the different stages involved in clearing a cheque.
A&L's £100 cash bonus back for two weeks only
Santander's Alliance & Leicester is re-introducing its £100 cash bonus for those switching to its Premier Current Account.
Which? advice on bank charges
Following the disappointment of yesterday's Supreme Court ruling on bank charges, Which? chief executive Peter Vicary-Smith says: "The outlook is bleak for anyone with an outstanding claim and we're concerned that yesterday's ruling could drive people into the arms of unscrupulous claims handlers.
Santander Asset Management wins Gold Standard Award
Santander Asset Management UK has been announced as the winner of the 2009 Gold Standard Award in Fund Management, in recognition of its commitment to fair practice and the principles of Treating Customers Fairly.
The Co-operative “all in one place” service
The Co-operative today (26 November) officially launched a complete Will and Funeral Planning service - all provided directly by The Co-operative businesses.
Leeds BS holds Go Green Day
Leeds Building Society is holding a green day - 27 November 2009, to raise awareness of its commitment to further developing its green credentials.
Walker Report finds the right targets
The Walker Report is right to focus on changing the patterns of behaviour within boards and on substantive improvements to financial firms' corporate governance, the British Bankers' Association said today.
Continued pound weakness drives Ford price rise
Ford is announcing price increases across most of its UK range from the start of December 2009. The price rise, an average of 2.7 per cent, will apply to orders received after November 30 and are driven entirely by the continued weakness of the £.
Mistletoe and Gluhwein
Nobody enjoys Christmas traditions quite like the Europeans. If you're planning to head over to the continent for a spot of Christmas cheer, ensure you get the most out of your travel money.
Small businesses struggle to deliver environmental change
A quarter of small businesses are giving a higher priority to environmental considerations this year, in spite of the current economic pressures, according to research by Abbey and Alliance & Leicester Business Banking.
NatWest and RBS provide help for Cumbrian flood victims
NatWest and RBS have announced a package of help for customers impacted by the flooding in Cumbria.
Supreme Court rules in favour of high street banks
Commenting on The Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Britain's high street banks on unfair bank charges, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "There is no doubt that this is a set back for the OFT and for the million or so customers who are trying to reclaim their bank charges.
OFT disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on bank charges
The OFT is disappointed by today's Supreme Court judgment, which overturns previous High Court and Court of Appeal rulings that unarranged overdraft charging terms can be assessed in full for fairness.
Lloyds sets out help available to flood hit homes and businesses
Lloyds Banking Group has set out a series of commitments for flood hit businesses and homeowners.