2011
Banks to scrap bureau de change debit card fee
A number of banks will end the controversial practice of charging debit card customers to take foreign currency in the UK
20 December 2011
Risky lending targeted in tougher mortgage rules
A shake-up of the mortgage market was unveiled today by the FSA, aiming to prevent a return of irresponsible lending
19 December 2011
Chancellor confirms bank plans to ring-fence retail and investment arms
Banks are to be required to split their retail operations from risk-taking arms to prevent a repeat of the 2008 crash
19 December 2011
Co-op cuts energy prices: will the big six follow?
Co-operative Energy has become the latest minnow to announce price cuts, but households shouldn't get too excited about cuts from the industry giants
19 December 2011
British Gas to allow online direct debit changes
British Gas energy customers with an online account can now alter their monthly direct debit payments via the web
17 December 2011
Beat the train fares hike: some must buy by Monday
Train prices rise on 2 January but some passengers only have until this Monday to benefit from the current, lower rates
16 December 2011
Find out the last Christmas post dates
Royal Mail says you should post a second class letter or parcel by tomorrow to ensure it arrives by Christmas
16 December 2011
Scottish and Southern Energy to issue doorstep mis-selling compensation
Customers who were talked into switching to a pricey tariff could receive part of a £5m compensation pot in the new year
15 December 2011
MBNA to issue both Amex and Visa to airline credit card holders
MBNA will issue many airline credit card customers with two forms of plastic to maximise their chances of collecting points to exchange for flights
15 December 2011
Ed Balls: Financial education should be compulsory in schools
As MPs today debate compulsory financial education, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls says young people should be taught about money matters
15 December 2011
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Martin Lewis VIDEO: Should you pay off your Plan 1 student loan?
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