All articles featuring 'EU/EC'
EU consumer protection laws move closer
25 October 2011The new EU Consumer Rights Directive aims to strengthen consumers' rights, particularly when shopping online
Euro crisis: How safe are Santander savings?
10 October 2011The eurozone crisis threatens to destabilise Europe's banking system, so what does that mean for the Spanish giant?
UK texts cost more than EU roaming caps
12 September 2011It can cost more to send a text to someone a few metres away in the UK than over hundreds of miles when in Europe
Full of guides, deals and loopholes, it's free and spam free
Airline price transparency under investigation
10 August 2011Rules on how airlines display prices are being investigated by the European Commission
Mobile phones will be cheaper to use in the EU from tomorrow
30 June 2011The price of making and receiving calls and sending and receiving texts in the EU is to be reduced tomorrow
Online shoppers to get better protection under new EU rules
24 June 2011New rules to better protect EU consumers shopping over the internet have been approved by European Parliament
EU overhaul means shorter mobile phone contracts
26 May 2011Broadband and phone contracts cannot exceed 24 months and providers must also offer 12-month contracts, under new rules
Volcanic ash hits UK flights: your travel rights
24 May 2011MoneySavingExpert.com has been besieged with emails from worried travellers, so we've rounded up your rights
FSA's new pre-paid card rules come with a catch
4 May 2011Unused cash on a pre-paid card must now be repaid in full on request, but could still be subject to huge charges
Young drivers 'pay how you drive' insurance unveiled by Co-op
18 March 2011The Co-operative's new smartbox technology will determine premiums for young drivers based on their driving behaviour
Insurance costs to soar as judges ban gender discrimination
1 March 2011Car insurance premiums for women under 40 could rocket as they currently pay less than men
Loan rates hit two-and-a-half-year low
24 February 2011M&S Money today launched the market's first sub-7% loan since 2008 though many applicants won't qualify for it
EU ruling could throw insurance pricing into chaos
9 February 2011A possible rule change means millions of consumers could pay more for some policies but others could see prices dive
EU ruling could cut male retirement income
7 February 2011Experts warn that from March males could lose the favourable rates they currently get when buying an annuity
The credit card and loan shake-up: what it means for you
1 February 2011EU rules mean fewer borrowers will get the best rates but regulations also give greater flexibility when clearing a loan
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
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
"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
