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Nationwide: House prices showed modest increase in May
Prices increased modestly by 0.3% month-on-month in May following a 0.3% drop in April, says Nationwide
31 May 2012
Asda launches energy comparison site
Asda has today launched an energy switching scheme, which comes with a £20 giftcard to spend at the store
31 May 2012
Millions wasting money on mobiles
Pay monthly mobile phone users are throwing away cash by not using their inclusive minutes, says research
31 May 2012
'Dysfunctional' motor insurance market pushes up premiums
An OFT report finds the motor insurance market is 'dysfunctional' and may be pushing up premiums by £225 million a year
31 May 2012
Charity tax relief plans scrapped
Controversial plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations have been scrapped, the Treasury announced today
31 May 2012
Surprise family income boost, despite recession
Families have seen their finances improve over the last year, helping them to boost their savings
30 May 2012
Poorest 'to switch heating off' if energy bills keep rising
Household energy bills will break the £1,500 a year barrier by 2015 if pricing trends continue, says uSwitch
30 May 2012
Regular Tesco.com shoppers could save with delivery scheme
Tesco is launching a new delivery service, which it claims can save customers up to £100 on online shopping
29 May 2012
OFT calls for dentist industry shake-up
The Office of Fair Trading found some dentists deliberately push patients into expensive private care
29 May 2012
Santander revives student bank account cash bonus
Santander is offering a £50 sign-up bonus to university-goers who open a Student Current Account before 30 June
29 May 2012
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