Halifax warns 5.9m Brits to show care on bonfire night
October 31, 2006
Some 5.9 million Britons will use dangerous accelerants to light outdoor fires on bonfire night this year, posing a risk to themselves and their homes, Halifax Home Insurance has claimed.
Newcastle launches two new mortgages
October 31, 2006
The Newcastle Building Society has enhanced its mortgage range with two new products, the first of which has a three-year stepped discount.
Moneysupermarket: Switch now to save for Christmas
October 31, 2006
Financial advice website moneysupermarket.com has advised consumers to consider switching their financial products, claiming that there is almost £1,000 to be saved between now and Christmas.
Paying the price of increased regulation
October 31, 2006
Packaged accounts are on the rise and that’s no surprise to anyone – except the poor consumers who are paying for services they never use.
Halifax: House prices up 187% since mid-90s
October 30, 2006
The housing market recovery that took place in 1996 heralded a trend of rising house price inflation that has led to property prices increasing by 187 per cent, according to research by Halifax.
UK savings hit lowest level for past year
October 30, 2006
Savings levels in the UK fell 20 per cent in the last quarter, with £413 saved by the average adult in the three months from July, according to research by Birmingham Midshires.
“Photo crazy” Brits urged to show caution
October 30, 2006
British people travelling abroad are taking more photographs than ever before, emphasising the need for adequate travel insurance for valuable items, esure.com has claimed.
Increased Interest Rate for Euro Savers
October 27, 2006
Alliance and Leicester International Limited (ALIL), famous for their offshore savings accounts, has increased the interest rate on their Euro Savings Accounts
Wrap up and lock up for winter
October 27, 2006
As British Summer Time draws to a close on October 29th, Halifax Home Insurance has warned that burglaries by forced entry rise by 21 per cent in the winter months.
FSA fines loans company over PPI
October 27, 2006
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Loans.co.uk £455,000 for mis-selling Payment Protection Insurance (PPI).
