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Inflation drop ‘good news for UK savers’April’s dip in inflation to three per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in March, is a welcome boost for savers as 46 saving accounts on the market now beat inflation. |
Nine out of 10 people support crackdown on whiplash claimsNine out of 10 Brits welcome the clampdown on car insurance claims for whiplash injuries, according to an online poll by comparison site MoneySupermarket.com. |
More than 4m Brits consider fraudulent home insurance claimsOne in 10 cash-strapped Brits – some 4.3 million people – would consider making a false home insurance claim, latest research reveals. |
Sainsbury’s Bank offers best buy personal loan at 5.9%Sainsbury’s Bank has leapt to the top of the best buy tables with a personal loan at 5.9 per cent – the lowest rate offered by lenders for almost five years. |
Consumers paying over the odds for credit card ‘pitfalls’A worrying amount of UK consumers may be paying over the odds on credit card repayments simply due to poor credit card practice, MoneySupermarket is warning. |
Britain’s mortgage rates ‘on the rise’Homeowners are being urged to check their current mortgage arrangements after new research reveals mortgage rates have begun to creep upwards. |
Uninsured motorists ‘adding £30 to car policy premiums’Uninsured drivers are rife on Britain’s roads, costing the industry £500 million each year and adding around £30 to every motorist’s premium, research reveals. |
Half of Brits 'have stopped or cut saving in the past year'Nearly half of all UK adults have stopped or reduced the amount they save during the past 12 months, according to research by MoneySupermarket. |
It pays to protect your no claims discount but only for two yearsNew research from Moneysupermarket.com looks at the benefits of protecting a no claims discount and when it becomes better value to save on the higher premiums protecting it costs. |
ISA rates on the rise with two months to goWith the top five cash ISA rates now averaging at 3.03 per cent, savers should maximise their allowance sooner rather than later, according to MoneySupermarket. |
London and Leeds top UK burglary insurance claims listHomeowners in the north London area of Stoke Newington are the most likely in the UK to claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance, research shows. |
Banking: Why are Brits so reluctant to switch current accounts?Many people have not switched bank accounts, even though it could provide them with a better deal. |
Millions of UK households could save £200+ by switching energy suppliersBritons could be paying more than they need to for gas and electricity because they are not switching suppliers. |
Hidden debit and credit card charges to be banned in 2012By the end of next year, companies will no longer be allowed to add excessive booking fees to credit and debit card transactions. |
Drink drivers 'will see car insurance costs soar by 85%'People intending to drink over the festive season have been advised to leave their car at home or risk seeing their insurance costs soar. |
Bank of Ireland launches new range of cash ISAsThe Bank of Ireland has launched a new range of best-buy ISAs through Governor Money with new rates for cash Isas, which could help savers maximise their investments. |
Brits urged to check home cover before Bonfire NightBritons gearing up for this year's Bonfire Night need to make sure they have the right insurance cover to avoid blowing a hole in their finances. |
A fifth of drivers ready to switch insurer for savings of less than £25More than a fifth of cash-strapped drivers would switch car insurance provider if they could save £25 or less, it has been revealed. |
Easy access savings rates reach 30-month highSavers are enjoying the best rates of return on easy access accounts since March 2009, according to Moneysupermarket.com. |
Loyalty won't be rewarded with cheaper car insurance, says Moneysupermarket.comComparison website has urged motorists to compare and switch car insurance at renewal time each year, claiming that the average motorist could save £333. |
Students need to 'look beyond' the freebiesUniversity students need to look beyond the one-off freebies offered by banks and think carefully about the terms accounts offer in the longer term, it has been suggested. |
Plan ahead 'for gap year peace of mind'Moneysupermarket.com has highlighted pre-paid cards as one of its top financial tips for travellers planning a gap year this summer. |
Brits "taking a stand" against energy price risesBritish energy consumers are fighting back against rising costs by seeking out new ways to lower their fuel bills. |
Volcanic ash cloud: Advice for travellersTravellers who find their plans are disrupted by the latest volcanic eruption in Iceland have been offered advice on compensation and transfers. |
Independent Commission on Banking interim report welcomedInterim report from the Independent Commission on Banking outlines proposals for reform of financial sector. |
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