All articles featuring 'Government'
Beat the train fares rise
2 January 2012Rail fares rise by an average of 5.9% today, but some commuters will find their season tickets soar by almost 11%
Pensions auto-enrolment delay 'a mistake'
23 December 2011Tom McPhail, from financial adviser firm Hargreaves Lansdown, says the Government hold-up could discourage pension savin
Government to ban debit and credit card surcharges
23 December 2011The move follows a call by the OFT for fees, often added in the final stage of transactions, to be banned on debit cards
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Government solar panel cuts 'legally flawed'
21 December 2011Government plans to cut subsidies for solar panels have been ruled legally flawed by the High Court
Legal battle launched over solar subsidy cuts
20 December 2011Government plans to cut financial incentives for solar electricity are 'manifestly unlawful', the High Court was told
Financial education debate: Government to consider compulsory money lessons
15 December 2011MPs today called for financial education to be compulsory at a debate in the Commons. The Government said would listen
Lloyds to sell branches to Co-op: what it means for you
15 December 2011Lloyds Banking Group has revealed plans to sell 632 branches to the Co-operative Bank by November 2013
'Failings at the top caused RBS demise'
12 December 2011Poor management decisions were a key factor in the near collapse of RBS, says a new FSA report
Financial inclusion fears as Barclays ups basic bank account fees
8 December 2011Banks are making changes to basic accounts that could push more consumers out of the banking system, a lobby group says
MP renews call for cap on payday loan costs
7 December 20113.5 million Britons expect to need a payday loan to make ends meet in the next six months, new figures have revealed
MPs' financial education in schools debate to happen next week
6 December 2011The news is a huge victory for MSE as it's a direct result of our petition calling for compulsory money lessons for kids
Halifax: House prices 'remain stable'
6 December 2011The housing market has been broadly steady in 2011 despite the deteriorating economic climate
Calls to extend stamp duty concession for first-time buyers
30 November 2011The mortgage industry is disappointed the Government plans to end the stamp duty 'holiday' for first-time buyers
Pension age rise 'a bitter blow'
30 November 2011Government plans to bring forward an increase in the state pension age have been met with dismay by elderly groups
Autumn Budget Statement: Train fares to rise 6%
29 November 2011The Government will reduce the planned 8% hike in January to 6%. London tube and bus fares will also rise 6%
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
