Alliance & Leicester launches new mortgage range
June 23, 2006
Alliance & Leicester has announced that its mortgage range has been renewed, with its two-year base rate tracker having its rate reduced by 0.1 per cent.
This offer will now track at 0.16 per cent below the base rate for two years, giving it a current rate of 4.34 per cent, reverting to 0.99 per cent [...]
Insuresupermarket brings attention to “sleepy insurers”
June 22, 2006
Price comparison site insuresupermarket.com has commented on a recent report issued by Defaqto, saying that it was further evidence of the “sleepy insurers” in the market that have fallen behind the modern world.
Richard Mason of the information site points out that many consumers are frustrated by old-fashioned insurance companies that seem to be operating “in [...]
England has high savings, but equally high insurance and debt
June 22, 2006
England tops the list of European countries in terms of salary levels and personal savings, but also has the highest insurance premiums and personal debt levels, according to new research.
According to a study by online bank Egg, England has the highest average income in Europe at €23,616 (£16,190) and has the highest average savings level, [...]
Savers ‘to benefit’ with Britannia
June 22, 2006
Financial service provider Britannia has today claimed that its newest customers are due to receive an improvement in their finances through higher interest payments.
Britannia acquired Bristol & West ten months ago and at the beginning of July almost one million savers with Bristol & West will have their funds transferred to a Britannia account.
Following this [...]
Apacs issues advice for overseas card use
June 21, 2006
UK payments association Apacs has offered advice to customers regarding the use of their credit and debit cards abroad.
The online guide offers a variety of tips for holidaymakers, including the safest way to use your card and the best way to ensure you are getting the best deal when using your card to withdraw cash [...]
Sainsbury’s Bank advises extra caution for drivers
June 21, 2006
The car insurance division of Sainsbury’s Bank has recommended increased levels of caution among drivers in the UK, following research results showing that 76 per cent of motorists admit to potentially dangerous driving practices.
This equates to over 22 million motorists driving dangerously at some time while on the road, contributing to the estimated 198,980 accidents [...]
Lloyds TSB Personal Loans help swat away ‘annoying UFOs’
June 21, 2006
Lloyds TSB has claimed that its personal loans could come in helpful for anyone encountering an unforeseen financial occurrence (UFO).
To help customers adjust if they find themselves in a situation where they are having to pay an unexpected expense, the bank states that it offers the facility to take a one-month break from making their [...]
Halifax predicting record claims over sporting summer
June 21, 2006
Halifax Insurance has predicted that companies will see a record number of claims this summer as amateur sport enthusiasts all over the UK get carried away trying to emulate their football and tennis playing heroes.
According to the insurer, it already experiences a 20 per cent increase in claims on broken windows during summer months.
It is [...]
Leeds launches long-term fixed-rate mortgage
June 21, 2006
The Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a ten-year fixed-rate mortgage with a rate of 4.99 per cent until September 30th 2016 and availability up to 95 per cent loan-to-value (LTV).
No higher lending charges are set on the mortgage up to 90 per cent LTV and ten per cent capital repayments are allowed [...]
Halifax predicting record claims over sporting summer
June 21, 2006
Halifax Insurance has predicted that companies will see a record number of claims this summer as amateur sport enthusiasts all over the UK get carried away trying to emulate their football and tennis playing heroes.
According to the insurer, it already experiences a 20 per cent increase in claims on broken windows during summer months.
It is [...]
