MoneySavingExpert News Government Post Office to get £180 million to boost its financial servicesThe Government today announced extra funding of £180 million for Post Offices under a "major expansion" of financial services offered by the network.29 March 2010 High government pension charges to last 'to 2030'Workers who join the Government's new pension scheme may have to pay higher charges until 2030.26 March 2010 Budget 2010: First time buyer stamp duty threshold raised to £250,000The stamp duty threshold at which buyers pay no tax on property purchases will be raised to £250,000 for first time buyers.24 March 2010 Council tax bills to rise by lowest-ever marginCouncil tax bills in England will rise by an average 1.8% in 2010/11, it was announced today.24 March 2010 Inflation down to 3% ahead of BudgetChancellor Alistair Darling gained a pre-Budget boost today after a sharper than expected fall in inflation in February.23 March 2010 Budget 'to ensure bank accounts for all'Banks will be forced to offer all customers a basic current account at the very least in Wednesday's Budget, according to political sources.23 March 2010 Credit card cheques terminated by MBNAMBNA will stop issuing credit card cheques from the end of this month. 18 March 2010 Equifax unveils online statutory credit reports16 March 2010 Government reveals Nest pensions chargesThe Government has revealed the charges for its new pension scheme, which starts in 2012.16 March 2010 Minister warns banks of overdraft charges legislation16 March 2010 First828384 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us