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July 2011
The Bank of England kept interest rates at their record low today despite rising inflation squeezing households' spending power.
7 July 2011
House prices increased slightly last month, according to the bank Halifax, although the market still faces "significant headwinds" as household finances come under pressure.
6 July 2011
Mobile operators could be forced to slash data roaming costs under European plans, but using the web on your handset abroad could still land you a mammoth bill.
6 July 2011
It will soon be easier for consumers to switch bank accounts, as the Payments Council this week pledges to change the current system.
6 July 2011
Sky is to up its call costs tomorrow and Virgin Media users will also face telephone price rises from August.
5 July 2011
The number of consumers making claims to get compensation when a financial firm is unable to repay them has gone up, show new figures published today.
4 July 2011
Care costs for the elderly should be capped by the state at £35,000, a Government-commissioned review urged today.
4 July 2011
The Energy Saving Trust has cut its estimate of how much money the average household will save on its electricity bills by installing solar panels to £70 a year from £120, shrinking free solar panels' gains.
1 July 2011
Orange pay-as-you-go (PAYG) customers will pay more for calls and texts as rates are hiked today, while Vodafone pay-as-you-go customers can also expect price rises later this month.
1 July 2011
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