MoneySavingExpert News April Unemployment continues to riseUnemployment rose to 2.1 million in February, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics.22 April 2009 Budget 2009: Blow for high earnersBritain's high earners have been hit hard by this year's Budget. They will have to pay more tax next year and get less tax relief on their pension.22 April 2009 Warning over ads promising debt clearanceThe body that regulates solicitors has warned that a number of adverts which claim to offer an easy route to getting your credit card or loan debt wiped out could be misleading. 21 April 2009 It's deflation timeThe UK economy is officially in a deflationary state for the first time in almost 50 years. That means the cost of living is falling.21 April 2009 Banks caught cancelling overdrafts without noticeHalifax has cancelled a customer’s overdraft without warning and then added bank charges because he was subsequently in the red.21 April 2009 Government mortgage support scheme gets under wayThe Government today launched a scheme that allows some hard-up borrowers to defer mortgage interest payments for up to two years.21 April 2009 Holiday firm collapse: how to claim compensationThousands of holidaymakers have had their plans thrown into chaos after a travel firm ceased trading.20 April 2009 Bank charges latest: date set for banks' appealBanks will launch their appeal against a ruling that overdraft charges can be subject to fairness rules in June.20 April 2009 How to beat the fuel price risesFuel prices are rising at a faster rate than last year's spring and summer surge when petrol costs soared to a 120p a litre high.17 April 2009 Interest slashed on top-paying accountEgg Money cardholders will see the interest they earn on in-credit balances plummet from a top-paying 4% at present to nothing by mid-May.17 April 2009 123 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us