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Taxpayers were hit for at least another £28.7 billion today as two state-backed lenders unveiled break-up plans on a seismic day for the UK banking sector.
3 November 2009
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Customers of the three Government-backed banks will get a choice which provider they belong to when the trio are dismantled, the Chancellor has revealed.
3 November 2009
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Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will see their benefit entitlement rise by up to £415 a year from today.
2 November 2009
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You've just over a week to grab the top-pick current account for many before its key benefit is axed.
31 October 2009
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Barclays customers could face significant delays accessing their cash today following a nationwide system error.
26 October 2009
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The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has hit back at MoneySavingexpert.com after we highlighted the Financial Ombudsman's concerns that many bank charges reclaimers in hardship are being unfairly treated.
24 October 2009
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Millions of pensioners are paying too much tax because the system is so complex, the National Audit Office (NAO) said today.
23 October 2009
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Consumers have been warned to be vigilant following a 250% jump in the number of people tricked into handing over their card details and pin to fraudsters.
22 October 2009
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Halifax has sounded a great fanfare to announce its new 'simpler' overdraft charges. Yet some will pay much more, so what should you do?
22 October 2009

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