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  • New banking rules help consumers

    As of November 1, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) took over regulation of the way banks and building societies do business with their customers. Previously the job... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 06 November 2009

  • Save, save, save

    The Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold for November came as very little surprise. In fact, base rate has now been down at its paltry 0.5 per cent f... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 06 November 2009

  • Review of the week: Blackhorse Personal Finance Secured Loan

    Want to take advantage of the lowest loan rate available in the UK?... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 06 November 2009

  • Interest rates held but...

    Interest rates may have been kept on hold at 0.5% for the eighth consecutive month, but the Bank of England has announced that a further £25billion will be pumped i... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 05 November 2009

  • What will the bank break-ups mean for you?

    Further details about the break up of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Banking Group have emerged today. ... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 03 November 2009

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Broadband news

  • Don't fall victim to phone scammers

    Did you know one in 40 UK households fall victim to telecoms mis-selling every year? Some even discover they've had their phone company changed without their knowledge or... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • Mobile, broadband & TV: cutting the cost of the new essentials

    Would you rather save money by skipping holidays or cutting back on services like broadband, TV and your mobile phone subscription? ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 14 August 2009

  • Beware the broadband traps

    Most of us aren't getting the broadband speeds we're paying for, according to a new report from Ofcom, while many risk being stung by exorbitant charges for exceeding mon... Read more

    James Parker - Broadband and mobile expert

    Updated: 31 July 2009

  • How to get faster broadband

    Every house in the country should receive 2MB broadband by 2012. In the meantime what can you do to speed up your internet connection?... Read more

    James Parker - Broadband and mobile expert

    Updated: 25 June 2009

  • Glasgow couple save £550 a year

    David Pirie, a 33-year old IT worker, and his wife Karien, live in Lennoxtown near Glasgow. The couple recently used their savings to clear his credit card debts. They ar... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 01 June 2009

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Mobile phones news

  • Don't fall victim to phone scammers

    Did you know one in 40 UK households fall victim to telecoms mis-selling every year? Some even discover they've had their phone company changed without their knowledge or... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • O2 loses iPhone exclusive

    It's finally happened. O2 has lost its exclusive with iPhone, sparking hopes of a price war that can only benefit gadget-mad consumers.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • How to complain if you're mis-sold a mobile contract

    After a voluntary code failed to cut the number of complaints, the communications watchdog Ofcom has brought in new rules to prevent mis-selling from mobile phone provide... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 September 2009

  • Finding the best mobile deal

    So there could soon be a new giant in the UK mobiles market if T-Mobile and Orange manage to thrash out a merger deal.
    ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 11 September 2009

  • 100,000 demand an end to unfair phone costs

    The petition to ditch unfair Mobile Termination Rates has exploded past the 100,000 signatures mark.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 03 September 2009

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Insurance news

  • Heading off in search of sun? Check you're covered first

    The nights are drawing in, the autumn leaves are carpeting the ground and the days are becoming chilly.... Read more

    Liz Phillips - Financial jourmalist

    Updated: 06 November 2009

  • How to keep your home safe this winter

    Latest statistics show that overall, crime has fallen 4% over the past year in England and Wales, but burglary is on the up having risen 3%. Home break-ins tend to peak i... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 22 October 2009

  • Record rises in car insurance costs

    Car insurance premiums are now rising at the fastest rate in 15 years, according to The AA, so what's behind the rising cost?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 22 October 2009

  • The 20 top car theft claim hotspots

    Do you live in one of the UK's car theft hotspots? We've analysed data from millions of motor insurance queries and identified the 20 hotspots where people are more likel... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 15 October 2009

  • £60m in MPPI to be refunded

    Firms providing mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) have agreed to provide £60million in refunds, after pressure from the Financial Services Authority (FSA... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 08 October 2009

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Gas & electricity news

  • Why can't you shop around for a loan?

    Moneysupermarket.com today called upon the Treasury Select Committee to improve transparency and fairness within the credit search industry in order to allow consumers to... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 27 October 2009

  • Could you save £400 in the energy price war?

    As another two providers cut the cost of gas and electricity, we ask: are you paying hundreds of pounds more than you need to?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 October 2009

  • Ofgem acts to give customers 'more muscle'

    Following its probe into the energy markets, watchdog Ofgem has outlined a timetable for the new measures designed to make the system fairer for customers.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 October 2009

  • Ten simple steps for saving energy

    Want to save money by cutting down on your energy use? Then read on for our ten top tips.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

  • Three energy price cuts come at once

    Hours after energy giant E.ON stormed into the energy price war with its new market-busting tariff, First Utility has followed suit and undercut it. So, while the energy ... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 02 October 2009

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Shopping news

  • Get Christmas for free

    Food, travel, presents, drinks... Christmas can be an incredibly expensive time of year, so it's no wonder so many of you are worried about paying for it all.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 October 2009

  • Frugal fun for kids this summer

    The lengthy summer holidays may be great fun for children, but for most parents they spell extra expense.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 24 July 2009

  • We help you save - rationing is back

    Remember when it was almost a social faux-pas to haggle over a price, ask for your change or hand over a discount voucher? Well those days are long gone because now to be... Read more

    Sian Harrison - Vouchers expert

    Updated: 21 May 2009

  • Enjoy half-term without it breaking the bank

    Keeping the kids entertained during the half-term break can prove a serious strain on family finances.... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 15 May 2009

  • Top tips for DIY enthusiasts

    DIY is booming and this is due to a number of factors: because of the downturn in the housing market a growing number of people are opting to stay put and do up their exi... Read more

    Simon James - Shopping expert

    Updated: 08 May 2009

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Motoring news

  • Top tips to ensure your car's ready for winter

    The cold weather makes for challenging driving conditions for even the most experienced motorists. As November draws near, we ask: is your car ready?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

  • Beat rising fuel prices

    Drivers brace yourselves, because at the start of September the cost of filling your tank is going to rise.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 27 August 2009

  • 10 tips to cut motoring costs

    With the cost of petrol back above £1 a litre, many drivers are feeling the strain of mounting motoring costs. We've come up with 10 tips to help ease the pain... ... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 25 June 2009

  • 2009 Budget at a glance

    This year's budget came one month later than usual due to the ongoing financial crisis, so what did Alistair Darling deliver?... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 22 April 2009

  • Top tips when buying a new car

    The recession is taking its toll on the car market. Latest figures revealed the number of new cars registered in January was 31% lower than in January last year and Nissa... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 13 February 2009

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