March
Energyhelpline.com 'Huge Switch' aims to beat Which? 'Big Switch'
A rival to consumer group Which?'s 'Big Switch' campaign has been launched by Energyhelpline.com
30 March 2012
Cheaper mobile roaming costs move step closer, with data to dive
Using your mobile across the European Union should become cheaper from July
30 March 2012
Credit card annual statements to show true cost of plastic
Every credit card holder will receive an annual statement over the next year, showing full fees
29 March 2012
Nationwide: House prices fell in March
House prices have recorded a monthly fall of 1%, reflecting the expected slowdown as the stamp duty holiday ended
29 March 2012
T-Mobile to hit pay monthly users with price hikes
The mobile phone giant will up the cost of monthly plans by 3.7% from May, blaming
28 March 2012
PPI leads huge complaints spike
There was a 20% rise in complaints to financial firms in the 2nd half of 2011, largely driven by PPI claims
28 March 2012
UK economic dip worse than first thought
Gross domestic product (GDP), a broad measure for the total economy, declined by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2011
28 March 2012
RBS and Natwest demand £50k salary for interest-only mortgages
The pair are the latest in a long line of providers restricting access to interest-only mortgages
28 March 2012
Royal Mail confirms stamp prices to soar
The price of stamps will rocket after Ofcom said it will allow Royal Mail to set its own rates
27 March 2012
Game gift cards and points are void
Gift cards and loyalty points can no longer be redeemed in Game and Gamestation as the group is in administration
27 March 2012
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Lloyds Bank has been ordered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to settle a so-called 'Section 75' claim that is almost two-years old after the high-street lender tried to avoid making a payout because the items were bought via PayPal. -
Martin Lewis: Pay more than £10/mth on your mobile bill? You’re probably burning cash – here’s how to cut costs
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Martin Lewis: What makes us human – the sharing of ideas and knowledge
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