Banking

MPs kept up the pressure for the return of cheque guarantee cards today by suggesting that the Government could consider stepping in with legislation.

Many high street banks and building societies are offering poor advice and recommending inappropriate investments, an undercover investigation from lobby group Which? concludes today.

The rate of inflation fell last month, official figures reveal today.

The Government says it may consider allowing child trust fund (CTF) holders to convert their money into a junior Isa in future.

The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 32nd consecutive month.

Workers in the UK will receive another below-inflation pay rise next year, with firms budgeting for a 3% increase, a new report predicted today.

The Government has responded to our e-petition for compulsory financial education in schools by stating it wants youngsters to be taught about money but without committing to compulsory lessons, in what's been described as "political waffle".

HSBC and First Direct customers have reported being unable to use their cards or access their accounts online this afternoon.

Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) has this week been taken over by Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), which means big changes for many of its 420,000 customers.

The final stages of the sale of Egg were completed this week, meaning big changes for its 1.7 million customers.