MoneySavingExpert News Loans PPI text spammers censured by watchdogA company which sent text messages about payment protection insurance (PPI) reclaiming and compensation for accidents has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).12 December 2012 Northern Rock pays £270m to 150,000 after cock-upAround 152,000 current and former Northern Rock customers will receive an average £1,775 compensation due to a paperwork error.11 December 2012 Four million tempted by payday loans, survey saysAbout four million people in the UK are considering taking out a payday loan as they come under pressure from Christmas costs, research suggests.5 December 2012 Payday loan costs can be capped by new watchdogThe new financial services regulator will have powers to cap the cost of payday loans, but not until 2014, the Government has confirmed. 5 December 2012 Payday loan reform latest: Will charges be capped?Labour is claiming victory in its crusade to cap the cost of payday loans.28 November 2012 Payday loans code of practice takes effectConsumers could have better protection from rogue payday loan firms, if a revised code of practice which comes into force today actually works. 26 November 2012 Wonga: Payday loans 'do wonders' for your credit rating... really?Controversial payday loan firm Wonga has written to customers implying taking out one of its loans can "do wonders" for your credit rating. 22 November 2012 PPI payouts top £7 billionA whopping £516 million was paid out to victims of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling in September, according to latest industry figures. 21 November 2012 Parents' anger over tuition fees U-turnMPs who broke a pledge not to raise tuition fees shouldn't stand for re-election, according to a poll of parents published today. 21 November 2012 Payday lenders face OFT crackdown over debt collectionThe OFT has opened formal investigations into several payday lenders over aggressive debt collection practices. 20 November 2012 First333435 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us