All articles featuring 'Current accounts'
Banks launch current account price war
10 January 2012Switching bribes mean for the first time five providers have hardcore promotions vying for the coveted best-buy crowm
Packaged account mis-selling victims can claim redress
9 January 2012If your bank has mis-sold you a paid-for 'packaged' account, you can claim your money back
Santander: Service has improved, but there's a long way to go
25 November 2011The woman who runs Santander personal banking claims it has turned the corner after a torrid 18 months
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Virgin Money to buy Northern Rock for £747m
17 November 2011The Government is selling Northern Rock to Virgin with the hope the combined forces will bring High Street competition
FSA: Why we need a packaged account crackdown
28 October 2011The FSA wants tougher rules on the sale of fee-paying current accounts. Its director Sheila Nicoll explains why
FSA rules to be tightened on packaged current accounts
27 October 2011Rules to ensure providers check customers are eligible for insurance before selling packaged accounts have been proposed
Warning! Packaged account perks may need activation or be invalid
24 October 2011Consumers with a current account that offers insurance could be left without any cover if they fail to register
ICB report recommends banks separate retail and investment arms to avert future crises
12 September 2011The report states UK institutions should ring-fence money deposited by the public from 'casino' operations
Santander still by far the worst bank for customer service
25 August 2011A poll of MoneySavers shows Santander is still bottom for service, with First Direct the best
Switching bank accounts to be made easier
6 July 2011The Payments Council has this week announced plans to make it easier for consumers to switch bank accounts
Chancellor to back "ring-fenced" banks
15 June 2011The Chancellor is today expected to approve a shake-up to make high street banks safer in a bid to protect taxpayers
Ensure you have the cash as Olympic ticket payments start
16 May 2011The 1.8m fans who applied for London 2012 Olympic tickets must ensure they have sufficient funds or risk bank charges
Don't fall into the red as Olympic ticket payments delayed
10 May 2011London 2012 bidders need to have enough money in their accounts by next week or risk getting hit by bank charges
Banking commission wants savers' deposits protected
11 April 2011British banks should ring-fence retail businesses from investment banking to protect people's cash
Banks urged to provide more services at the Post Office
7 April 2011The Post Office is desperately trying to encourage more banks to provide full current account services at its branches
Home repossessions down but future looks gloomy
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
