MoneySavingExpert News 2011 Broadband 'half advertised speed'The average UK broadband speed remains less than half that advertised, with regulator Ofcom pushing for new rules to ensure consumers are not misled.2 March 2011 Holiday blow as Thomas Cook and Thomson hike fuel chargesThousands of holidaymakers face price increases after three major tour operators revealed fuel charge rises on flights.2 March 2011 Insurance costs could rise before 2012 gender banInsurance price hikes could hit consumers sooner than expected following a ban on gender discrimination. 2 March 2011 EDF hits millions with price risesOver three million EDF Energy customers will be hit by price hikes that kick-in today.2 March 2011 Insurance costs to soar as judges ban gender discriminationEuropean judges have ruled it is illegal for insurers to offer different prices to men and women.1 March 2011 Barclaycard to buy 1.15 million Egg customersMore than one million Egg credit card holders will become Barclaycard customers later this year. 28 February 2011 Tesco takes on Asda with price guaranteeSupermarket giant Tesco is launching a £200 million price war with rival Asda. 28 February 2011 Financial complaints up 15% with Lloyds TSB scoring worstComplaints against banks and other financial firms to the independent arbitrator jumped by 15% during the final six months of last year.28 February 2011 Investment fund sectors to be renamedInvestment funds will no longer be labelled as 'cautious' or 'balanced' as consumers find the terms confusing, an insurance trade body said today.28 February 2011 Amazon urges drop in ebook pricesInternet giant Amazon is calling for a drop in the cost of electronic books (ebooks).25 February 2011 First616263 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us