The holiday sun MoneySaving checklist

11 August 2010

If you're jetting off on holiday soon here's our checklist to keep costs to a minimum and enjoyment to the max

Metro Bank opens its doors

29 July 2010

The first new UK bank to launch in over a century enters the market today with its one London-based branch

Going on holiday? Avoid the blocked card nightmare

20 July 2010

Some card firms, but not all, will alter settings if you call to reduce the chances of your plastic getting stopped

Goldtrail Travel Limited collapse: your rights

19 July 2010

Tens of thousands of travellers on holiday or with future bookings have been hit, though many will get refunds

Avoid hidden holiday charges

18 June 2010

Holiday spends can be cut by £100s provided you know how to beat all the extra charges and fees your bank imposes

Banks slammed over plastic charges

16 June 2010

Shoppers could be saved £480m a year if banks stop high fees on processing purchases with credit and debit cards.

Cash payments set to slump further

14 April 2010

Coins and notes will be used in less than half of transactions within five years, according to research out today

Bank branches irrelevant for many

13 April 2010

Over half of those surveyed by MSE had not visited their local banking facility within the past month

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

Budget 2010: What it means for you

24 March 2010

First-time buyers are the headline-grabbing winners from today's Budget but tax hikes are in store for millions

Government to crackdown on airline charges

14 March 2010

Internet booking sites often automatically add what should be optional charges such as insurance, which flouts EU rules

Coventry and Stroud & Swindon building societies in merger talks

8 March 2010

The duo could join forces in the latest of a series of tie-ups in the mutual sector