Abbey

Hopes of cheaper mortgage deals were fuelled this week after lenders' borrowing rates tumbled to an all-time low, according to a mortgage broker.

We are in the thick of the cash Isa season with providers all feverishly competing for your money before the deadline to use this year's allowance closes next week.

New rules to prevent consumers being harassed by silent calls will be introduced from tomorrow.

Santander has apologised for its abysmal service over recent months and has pledged to improve the customer experience for its 25 million account holders.

Northern Rock and Santander customers will see major changes to the way their savings are protected this week.

Lenders have increased rates on small loans by two-and-a-half fold since the credit crunch took hold despite interest rates dropping to their lowest-ever level in that time, research by MoneySavingExpert.com reveals.

Savers with cash in both Santander and its Alliance & Leicester arm will see their protection level halved at the end of May.

A loophole allows non-homeowners under 35 to earn a market-leading 5% before tax on an easy access savings account.

The Abbey name will begin disappearing from the high street next week.

Thousands of Abbey current account customers are facing delays in receiving salaries, benefits and other funds, following a technical glitch.