All articles featuring 'Gordon Brown'
UK economic growth weaker than expected
23 April 2010Economists believe the projected 0.2% growth means interest rates could be held at 0.5% for many more months
Government shelves broadband tax plan
7 April 2010A 50p monthly tax on phone lines to pay for super-fast broadband was due to come into force next year
Gordon Brown calls 6 May General Election
6 April 2010The major political parties are expected to pay close attention to consumer finance in the run-up to the big day
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Government warns 'dark' lenders over new credit card fees
15 March 2010Consumer Affairs Minister Kevin Brennan says some hidden charges are seen as a 'swizz' by borrowers
Credit card lenders forced into fair charges
15 March 2010Gordon Brown has announced a series of measures to end many credit and store card providers' attempts to grab your cash
Exclusive: No. 10 to reveal credit card crackdown on Monday
12 March 2010Gordon Brown will announce next week that consumer finance will be at the centre of Labour's election manifesto
Government boiler scrappage scheme launches today
5 January 2010Households can get up to £800 off the price of a new boiler if they scrap an old appliance
Government U-turn on childcare voucher tax relief
4 December 2009Gordon Brown has given in to pressure from Labour backbenchers and said he is ditching plans to end the tax breaks
Government: Student loan sale won't push up rates
12 October 2009Worried students and graduates have been told the planned loan book sale will not lead to higher repayment costs
Labour Conference: Childcare tax breaks may be axed
30 September 2009The Government is effectively scrapping the current voucher scheme, to fund free childcare places for many two-year-olds
Tories want automatic bank charges payback
25 September 2009The Conservative Party wants automatic refunds of all charges, if overdraft penalty fees are ruled unfair
Number 10 to stop banks dipping into your account?
24 September 2009Downing Street will investigate whether providers can take money from customers' accounts without permission
Gordon Brown wants swift bank charges compensation
22 September 2009Gordon Brown wants banks and the regulator to negotiate a quick settlement if charges are deemed unfair
Bank charges slashed by Natwest/RBS
7 September 2009The Government-owned banking giants have cut the cost of fees paid by customers who go overdrawn without permission
Sir Alan beats Martin in next Chancellor poll
12 August 2009The Apprentice star is the public's number one choice to be in charge of the Nation's economy, followed by Martin Lewis
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
