MoneySavingExpert News OFT New consumer credit rules to protect borrowers revealedBorrowers of unsecured lending will soon be protected by new policies laid down by the Government in Parliament today.30 March 2010 Minister warns banks of overdraft charges legislation16 March 2010 OFT delivers 'flaccid' report on future of bank chargesThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has delivered its long-awaited report into the future of bank charges but it's seen as a "flaccid" attempt to help consumers avoid huge fees.16 March 2010 Bank charges D-Day tomorrow15 March 2010 £480m in bank charges to be reclaimedOver £480m of bank charges could still be reclaimed by those in hardship.24 February 2010 Compensation hope after High Court ruling on FoxtonsLandlords may be due thousands of pounds of compensation from property agent Foxtons after commission fees were deemed unfair by the High Court.23 February 2010 OFT warning over 'debt write-off' claimsConsumers have been warned to disregard misleading adverts stating you can write off debt using loopholes in legislation.27 January 2010 Gold-buying companies face OFT probeFirms that offer to buy your gold face investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).21 January 2010 Injunctions sought against scratch-card firmsThe OFT has issued High Court proceedings against five UK prize draw firms to prevent the distribution of "misleading" scratch-cards. 11 January 2010 OFT accuses 'puerile' Ryanair of taunting passengersThe head of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today criticised budget airline Ryanair over its "puerile" charging policy.4 January 2010 First161718 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us