MoneySavingExpert News 2010 Halifax: house prices up 10% since bottomHouse prices are up almost 10% since they bottomed out last April, figures show today.7 January 2010 Base rate frozen at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 11th consecutive month.7 January 2010 Pensions timebomb warning as Government unveils savings schemePensions experts are warning the public not to wait for a Government scheme to save for their retirement.7 January 2010 Bad weather chaos: your pay and travel rightsWe're a nation famed for talking about the weather but this week the cold snap is affecting much of our daily routines.6 January 2010 Insurance compensation limit reducedThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has juggled its compensation limits this week which brings bad news for those with insurance but good news for investors.6 January 2010 Stretch January finances in the year's longest monthDecember's early payslip seems great pre-Christmas, yet it means the cash needs to stretch even longer. 6 January 2010 Save on London train travel with OysterYou can save on London train costs by using an electronic Oyster pay-as-you-go (PAYG) card rather than paying by cash or card.5 January 2010 Government boiler scrappage scheme launches todayThe Government's boiler scrappage scheme launches today which gives you £400 off the price of a new boiler.5 January 2010 Barclays and Halifax hit by online banking glitchesComputer glitches mean many customers of three major banks cannot access their accounts online today. 4 January 2010 Government urges benefit audit4 January 2010 First686970 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us