MoneySavingExpert News January 2013 Green Deal launches to help insulate homesHouseholds in England and Wales can get energy efficiency work done without having to pay the full cost upfront from today.28 January 2013 Beware fake HMRC tax refund emails25 January 2013 Bank charges campaign saves consumers billionsThe bank charges reclaiming campaign has saved consumers almost a billion pounds a year in lower fees, the Office of Fair Trading has said. 25 January 2013 New laws will regulate bailiffsBailiffs will be regulated under new laws to "clean up" the industry and protect vulnerable debtors, the Government announced today.25 January 2013 Switching bank accounts 'must be made easier'Banks are making the current account switching process too difficult, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). 25 January 2013 Sony fined for PlayStation data breachGaming giant Sony has been fined £250,000 by the data watchdog for a breach that compromised the personal information of millions of PlayStation users.24 January 2013 Banks warned over new 'PPI products'Banks have been warned by watchdogs they risk mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI) substitutes unless they follow new guidance. 24 January 2013 Don't wait till your holiday to buy insuranceWaiting to buy travel insurance until you go on holiday could leave you hundreds of pounds out of pocket.24 January 2013 Savings cheer as NS&I raises rates for thousandsNearly 100,000 savers will soon receive the unusually cheery news that their rate will rise. 24 January 2013 EE's 4G 'promotion' could see iPhone buyers pay moreEE has launched a price 'promotion' on its 4G superfast service — but it could end up costing users more.23 January 2013 123 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us