MSE News
July

Escape energy lock-ins as prices soar
Millions of households faced with energy price hikes can use a little-known loophole to escape from the clutches of tariffs that appear to tie them in
19 July 2011

Thousands ripped-off by unregulated will-writing firms
The Legal Ombudsman has called on the Government to take action to ensure consumers are not scammed
18 July 2011

Barclaycard offers longest-ever 0% balance transfer credit card
Barclaycard will allow cardholders to shift debt to it with no interest charged for two years
18 July 2011

Guest Comment: Shake-up will aid energy market
As prices are rising, Andrew Wright, from energy regulator Ofgem, says a planned overhaul will help consumers find the top deals
15 July 2011

Rents surge through £700 barrier
Average rents in England and Wales continue to rise, as a shortage of homes and mortgage constraints fuelled tenant demand
15 July 2011

Npower axes cheap energy fix ahead of price hikes
One of the cheapest fixed energy tariffs on the market has been pulled by Npower, which marks the start of a major price hikes
15 July 2011

One million more in fuel poverty
Rising gas and electricity prices pushed another million households into fuel poverty, government figures show
14 July 2011

OFT targets copycat websites
The OFT has opened investigations into sites that charge for services that are available for free or for a lower price
14 July 2011

Capital One joins Amex at cashback card summit
The Capital One World Mastercard mow also offers 5% cashback for three months, like Amex
13 July 2011

Cheques will NOT be axed after U-turn
The move, which ends the proposed abolition of cheques in 2018, has been met with joy by elderly charities
12 July 2011
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