MoneySavingExpert News 2009 Npower tops energy best-buy tables with new tariffNpower has launched a new tariff that makes it the cheapest in 11 of the 14 energy regions, according to price comparison sites. 14 December 2009 Bank charges round two: a new legal hope14 December 2009 PPI sales ban still months awayA ban on the sale of debt insurance is still at least a year away after the Competition Commission (the CC) revealed it will only lay out its next steps to protecting consumers next summer. 11 December 2009 Lenders cut fixed mortgage ratesThe cost of fixed-rate mortgages continued to fall today with two more major lenders cutting the interest rates charged.11 December 2009 Npower to launch boiler scrappage schemeNpower will launch a boiler scrappage scheme of its own on Monday.10 December 2009 Tesco Mobile unveils iPhone pricesTesco Mobile will become the first iPhone network provider that doesn't tie you into a contract for more than a year.10 December 2009 Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the tenth consecutive month.10 December 2009 Pre-Budget Report: Boiler scrappage scheme plannedThe Chancellor plans to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme, similar to the car scrappage scheme, to help 125,000 households replace old appliances. 9 December 2009 What the Pre-Budget Report means for youToday's Pre-Budget Report (PBR) was a story of higher taxes for most of us to help pay for the country's £178 billion of borrowing this year.9 December 2009 Pre-Budget Report: Tax rises for millionsAnyone earning over £20,000 a year will have to pay more National Insurance (NI) than expected from April 2011.9 December 2009 First345 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us