OFT launches investigation into gym contracts
2 February 2012A number of gyms are being investigated by the Office of Trading, to determine whether or not their contracts are unfair
Car insurance up 50% in two years
19 January 2012The cost of motor insurance jumped by 15.3% in 2011, on top of the 33.2% rise reported in 2010
MPs demand action to stop car insurance price surge
12 January 2012The increase in claims for whiplash injury is the main cause of the rise in motor insurance premiums, a report states
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Packaged account mis-selling victims can claim compensation
9 January 2012If your bank has mis-sold you a paid-for 'packaged' account, you can claim your money back
Banks accused over PPI delays
6 January 2012A record number of PPI mis-selling disputes must be resolved this year, as banks have subjected customers to 'delays'
PPI compensation tops £1 billion for the year
21 December 2011The Financial Services Authority has today revealed £268m was paid out in October, the highest month on record
OFT launches car insurance probe amid price hikes
14 December 2011Fair trading chiefs today launched a study following big rises in premiums in recent years
Fury at continued Lloyds TSB PPI payment delays
2 December 2011The bank has still failed to clear a massive backlog of unpaid PPI compensation. Some have waited over 90 days
Got PPI compensation? You probably owe tax
15 November 2011Millions of victims of PPI mis-selling will have to pay tax on their payouts, the Government has confirmed
PPI compensation rockets
1 November 2011There was a whopping £239 million paid by banks and other financial firms in August to customers who were mis-sold
More banks admit PPI compensation delays
28 October 2011Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclaycard say they are running two weeks behind schedule paying mis-selling victims
FSA: Why we need a packaged account crackdown
28 October 2011The FSA wants tougher rules on the sale of fee-paying current accounts. Its director Sheila Nicoll explains why
FSA rules to be tightened on packaged current accounts
27 October 2011Rules to ensure providers check customers are eligible for insurance before selling packaged accounts have been proposed
Warning! Packaged account perks may need activation or be invalid
24 October 2011Consumers with a current account that offers insurance could be left without any cover if they fail to register
Car insurance up 16% this year, as home insurance soars too
19 October 2011Both car and home insurance premiums rose over the past 12 months, according to the latest AA Insurance Index
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
Rise in first-time buyers predicted
Will the big freeze hit energy bills?
"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
