Consumers will soon receive protection against "unscrupulous" firms who prey on troubled borrowers by buying their home at knock-down prices and charging them rent to stay.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) says lump sum loan insurance, where the premium is added to your debt upfront and incurs interest, is virtually extinct.
The Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind MoneySavingExpert.com’s campaign to force banks and building societies to publish savings rates on customer statements