Banks interest rate freeze finds favour

The Bank has raised interest rates five times in the last year

Commentators have come out in support of the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold this month.

UK cars overpriced

UK cars overpriced

It is time for the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to investigate high car prices, says an influential group of MPs.

Most popular mortgage lender unveiled

Most popular mortgage lender unveiled

HBOS's domination of the mortgage lending league remains unabated, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Fixed rate mortgage at 2.99 per cent

Fixed rate mortgage at 2.99 per cent

Norwich and Peterborough Building Society has announced the reduction of interest on its fixed rate mortgages.

Barclays director 'comfortable' with consumer debt

Barclays director 'comfortable' with consumer debt

A top Barclays director has been speaking out about debt in the UK, saying he is not worried about the current situation.

Consumers offered more power

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The General Consumer Council has announced a campaign to get people in Northern Ireland to complain more.

New bond lets investors stay safe to outperform the market

New bond lets investors stay safe to outperform the market

A new bond from National Savings and Investments (NS&I) offers 105 per cent of any growth in FTSE 100 index with complete capital protection.

Complaints up for whole-of-life insurance

Complaints up for whole-of-life insurance

The Financial Ombudsman has seen a significant rise in complaints over the way consumers are sold whole-of-life insurance products.

Pension plans need £50,000 extra

Pension plans need £50,000 extra

A new report reveals the average worker in the UK needs to contribute a further £50,000 to their current pension fund.

Bank freezes interest rates

Bank freezes interest rates

Following five quarter point hikes in interest rates since November, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady this month at 4.75 per cent.

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