Labour manifesto to target bank charges

12 April 2010

The party will pledge to clampdown on numerous banking 'rip-offs' as part of its General Election pledges

Bank charges at centre of Lib Dem manifesto

9 April 2010

The party has pledged to end unfair bank charges and help victims of excessive fees get them back

Minister warns banks of overdraft charges legislation

16 March 2010

The Government's tough line comes after the Office of Fair Trading's 'flaccid' report on the future of fees today

OFT delivers 'flaccid' report on future of bank charges

16 March 2010

Current account providers have been set a number of expectations to help limit charges but there's no cap on fees

Bank charges D-Day tomorrow

15 March 2010

The Office of Fair Trading will announce its plans for the future of overdraft fees on Tuesday morning

Huge increase in Financial Ombudsman complaints

25 February 2010

The number of official gripes was up 18% with many banks and financial firms wrongly rejecting complaints

£480m in bank charges to be reclaimed

24 February 2010

Despite the banks' shock High Court victory last year, charges reclaiming is still possible for those in hardship

FSA to name and shame complaint-heavy firms

29 January 2010

Companies that receive 500 or more complaints in a six month period will have to publish the numbers twice yearly

Barclays and Halifax hit by online banking glitches

4 January 2010

Huge numbers logging in post-Christmas mean many customers cannot currently access their accounts online

Bad weather causes HSBC cheque delays

30 December 2009

The bank has promised to refund charges it applies due to the delays if account holders get in touch

Bank charges: they think it's all over, it's not quite

22 December 2009

It’s depressing, disappointing, but not a disaster. The OFT has dropped its case but the fight's not finished

OFT gives up bank charges battle

22 December 2009

While the watchdog has dropped its action, it says reclaiming by individuals may still be possible