MoneySavingExpert News Banking It's deflation timeThe UK economy is officially in a deflationary state for the first time in almost 50 years. That means the cost of living is falling.21 April 2009 Banks caught cancelling overdrafts without noticeHalifax has cancelled a customer’s overdraft without warning and then added bank charges because he was subsequently in the red.21 April 2009 Bank charges latest: date set for banks' appealBanks will launch their appeal against a ruling that overdraft charges can be subject to fairness rules in June.20 April 2009 New top bank accounts for switchers2 April 2009 Bank charges case latest: banks given leave to appealBanks have been given permission by the House of Lords to appeal a ruling that "unlawful" overdraft charges can be subject to fairness rules.1 April 2009 Tesco to open bank branches in storesTesco plans to open 30 bank branches by the end of the year as it seeks to increase its share of the personal finance market. 30 March 2009 Last chance for free £100You’ve just over a week to grab a £100 bonus for switching to one of the top current accounts.23 March 2009 Bank of England Base Rate drops to 0.5%5 March 2009 UK Base Rate unchanged at 5%8 May 2008 Bank of England cuts base rate by 0.25%10 April 2008 First140141142143 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us