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Firms which offer 'buy now, pay later' deals won't be able to charge backdated interest on money that's already been repaid, under new rules the financial regulator says will come into effect from November.
11 June 2019
Lenders are missing the early warning signs of customers' financial difficulties, meaning they're too slow to offer help and borrowers risk falling further into debt, the financial watchdog has found.
13 December 2016
As many as one in ten Argos store card customers could be due a "double-digit" refund plus interest after being overcharged for making late payments.
9 June 2016
13 January 2016
If you're a new customer shopping online at Next, you should beware a threat to your chances of getting a loan, credit card or mortgage, a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation has found.
2 May 2014
Debenhams, House of Fraser, Topshop and a host of other store card customers will have a new firm running their accounts next year, after SAV Credit bought Santander's store card business.
13 May 2013
Shops will no longer be able to offer instant inducements to customers to take out expensive store cards, under a voluntary code agreed between banks, the British Retail Consortium and the Government.
21 November 2011
The Government has today announced a voluntary package of measures, agreed with the major banks, to help limit overdraft charges when a customer exceeds their limit.
21 November 2011
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to end unfair bank charges and help victims of excessive fees get them back in their 'manifesto for consumers'.
9 April 2010
The Government has described some credit card charges as "dark", following today's crackdown on stealth fees that could save consumers up to £500 million a year.
15 March 2010
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