Compensation boost for Equitable Life victims

15 October 2009

Policyholders today welcomed a ruling that means "hundreds of thousands" could become eligible for redress

Homeowners to sue banks over 'unfair' mortgages

6 October 2009

Barclays and Bank of Scotland face court action from hundreds of angry homeowners left with massive debts

Judge rules employers can sack you at 65, for now

25 September 2009

A High Court challenge against compulsory retirement was rejected today, but the decision could well be reversed

Halifax and Bank of Scotland to slash bank charges

17 September 2009

Ten days after RBS/Natwest cut charges, the Government-run pair will soon levy lower fees for exceeding your overdraft

Bank charges slashed by Natwest/RBS

7 September 2009

The Government-owned banking giants have cut the cost of fees paid by customers who go overdrawn without permission

David Cameron commits to payback of bank charges

25 August 2009

The Tory leader says victims must be compensated "quickly and fairly". He'll also consider automatic paybacks for all

Australian giant abolishes "unfair" bank charges

28 July 2009

The 3rd-largest Aussie bank, which owns two UK banks, is scrapping overdraft fees. Will that help charges victims here?

Abbey hits bank charges victims with huge backdated fees

23 July 2009

The banking giant failed to add charges to many accounts over recent months so is now applying them in one go

Six millionth MSE bank charges letter downloaded today

24 June 2009

Over six million template letters have now been downloaded from this site, while the test case rumbles on

Debt write-off cases won't be suspended, judge rules

21 May 2009

A Chester judge decides not to suspend 52 credit unenforceability cases, preventing a nationwide hold on claims

Debt write-off cases could be suspended by courts, lawyer claims

7 May 2009

A claims lawyer warns those who try to get their debt wiped out via courts, their case could be suspended

Bank charges latest: date set for banks' appeal

20 April 2009

In the latest bank charges twist, current account providers will attempt to overturn March's victory for reclaimers