MoneySavingExpert News 2010 Property asking prices down 3%House sellers slashed asking prices by 3% during the past month in the largest December drop for three years, according to research out today.13 December 2010 Northern Rock 3% savings deal is highest in six monthsSavers who want easy access to their cash can now earn 3% interest via a new deal from Northern Rock.13 December 2010 Bank charges higher than pricey payday loansCharges for exceeding your overdraft are often far higher than exorbitant payday loan costs despite an overhaul of fees by many banks.10 December 2010 Npower to hike energy prices in JanuaryNpower has become the fourth of the Big Six energy firms to announce a winter energy price rise in a further blow to households already suffering during the Big Freeze.10 December 2010 Compulsory annuities scrapped in pension shake-upThe Government today confirmed plans to scrap rules forcing everyone to use pension savings to buy an annuity by age 75.9 December 2010 EDF table-topping energy deal set to disappearConsumers might only have hours left to switch to one of the top online energy deals.9 December 2010 Halifax: house prices fell in November – justHouse prices fell by 0.1% in November but there are predictions the market may be stabilising, according to mortgage lender Halifax.9 December 2010 Tuition fees to hit £9,000 as Government wins voteThe Government tonight won a crucial Commons vote on raising the upper level of tuition fees to £9,000 a year in England.9 December 2010 Base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 21st consecutive month.9 December 2010 Time to ban 2,500% APR loans?Consumers have just days to help the Government formulate the way it regulates high cost, short term lending, such as payday loans.8 December 2010 First345 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us