MoneySavingExpert News 2009 Minimum wage to rise on ThursdayThe national minimum wage for the over-21s will rise on Thursday to £5.80 per hour.29 September 2009 Orange to sell Apple iPhone: will prices fall?Orange has announced it will start selling the iPhone later this year, sparking hopes the increased competition will drive down prices.28 September 2009 Cheque guarantee cards to be scrapped by 2011Cheque guarantee cards will no longer be accepted in stores from June 2011, meaning they will become virtually extinct at the checkout. 28 September 2009 House prices fall for first time in four monthsHouse prices dipped by 0.1% during August, the first monthly fall for four months, figures showed today.28 September 2009 Car scrappage scheme to be extendedThe Government is extending its vehicle scrappage scheme, it was announced this afternoon.28 September 2009 Over-60s should claim for winter fuel payments help28 September 2009 Credit firms promise leniency following postal strikeThe major credit card providers say they will show mercy to borrowers who make late payments because the postal strike has delayed their bill's arrival.28 September 2009 Tories want automatic bank charges payback25 September 2009 British Airways to charge for seat selectionBritish Airways (BA) is to start charging most passengers to ensure they can sit with friends or family from next month.25 September 2009 Judge rules employers can sack you at 65, for nowA High Court challenge against compulsory retirement at 65 was rejected today.25 September 2009 First202122 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us