Debt help centres saved by government funding U-turn

12 February 2011

A last-ditch rescue effort has secured the future of many free face-to-face services for another year

Mortgage regulation tightened by Treasury

26 January 2011

Measures to increase protection for vulnerable mortgage customers have been announced by the Government today

Government demands simple savings

14 December 2010

Treasury Financial Secretary Mark Hoban says the vast choice and multiple product features make it difficult to compare

Treasury rejects currency regulation reform after Crown Currency Exchange collapse

6 October 2010

The news comes as it emerged concerns about the currency firm's status were raised last year, but were ignored

End to interest-free student loans as new 1.5% rate revealed

26 August 2010

Millions of borrowers will no longer pay zero interest next month following today's Student Loans Company announcement

High earners given greater retirement options

15 July 2010

The elderly will no longer be forced to buy an annuity, though lower earners may be best off with one, experts say

Government demands 'simple' savings products

14 July 2010

The new coalition is worried that consumers are too often confronted by complex deals that discourage saving

The hidden Budget benefits cut at £25,000

23 June 2010

The drop for some who earn £25,000 a year was not disclosed by chancellor George Osborne in yesterday's speech

The best buy savings deals that now pay pennies

11 June 2010

A host of savers who opened top deals over the past two years are now earning well below current best rates

Ask the Chancellor's debate: MSE to report live

29 March 2010

Join the forum discussion or follow us on Twitter as we report live from the Chancellors' TV debate

MPs call for probe into 'unfair' credit applications

22 December 2009

Watchdogs have been asked to investigate concerns that consumers are penalised when searching for top deals

Call to up tax-free lodger allowance

10 November 2009

A campaign is calling on the Government to allow those who rent a room in their home to keep more of their cash