MoneySavingExpert News Govt Depts, Public Bodies & Associations Riot victims help: personal insurance, business insurance, crisis loansBusiness owners, motorists and residents affected by the riots that hit many parts of the UK should be covered under most insurance policies, according to senior insurance figures.9 August 2011 No pay rise for most workersOnly one in four workers have had a pay rise this year, with most seeing their wages frozen, research revealed today.3 August 2011 Interest rates held at record lowThe Bank of England kept interest rates at their record low today despite rising inflation squeezing households' spending power.7 July 2011 £35,000 elderly care cost cap urgedCare costs for the elderly should be capped by the state at £35,000, a Government-commissioned review urged today.4 July 2011 Buying hayfever tablets online? Check they're safeHayfever sufferers can save serious cash by buying tablets online, but there's no safety guarantee from unregulated firms.2 May 2011 Free money advice service launchesA new independent service launches today to offer free advice on financial issues.4 April 2011 EMA replacement fund unveiled to help poorest school kidsPlans to help the poorest students in England remain in higher education have been unveiled today. 28 March 2011 Treasury sets out new financial watchdog powersPlans to overhaul the structure of financial regulation were revealed today, in a bid to prevent a future financial crisis. 17 February 2011 More dispute bodies planned to take on dodgy firmsConsumers will be able to take on inept companies without the stress of going to court, under European Commission (EC) proposals.21 January 2011 Homeowners urged to hurry for top mortgage fixesHomeowners who want a fixed rate mortgage were today urged to move fast as lenders began pulling their best deals, following rising funding costs.19 January 2011 First456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us