News Archive - June 2008
Northern Rock Falls From Ftse 100
The FTSE 100 index is the list of top companies in the UK and is updated every quarter to ensure it corresponds with the actual situation.
Published: 29/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Bidder Threatens To Walk Away
Olivant, one of the major bidders for troubled bank Northern Rock, has written to the bank as it feels it is being stopped from sourcing a line of credit.
Published: 28/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Ceo Departs
Chief Executive of Northern Rock, Adam Applegarth, has left the company as was expected following his announcement in November.
Published: 28/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Citibank Riding Out Sub-Prime Lending
Following the impact of the sub-prime lending market in the US Citibank have said they are going to take control of seven investment funds valued at GBP24 billion.
Published: 28/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Sainsburys Bank Look At Used Cars
A new study by Sainsburys Bank says that well over five million people intend to buy a used car before the end of February 2008, spending on average just over GBP4,600.
Published: 27/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
New Abbey National Current Account For Young People
Abbey National has improved the young person current accounts it offers by improving the interest rate and also offering music download benefits.
Published: 27/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Hidden Presents May Not Be Insured Say Abbey National
In the run up to Christmas shoppers are being advised by Abbey National not to hide gifts at other peoples houses as they are not normally covered by the contents insurance policy.
Published: 27/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Childrens Bedrooms – Untidy But Valuable Say Lloyds Tsb
Childrens bedrooms have over GBP25 billion worth of toys and technology items strewn around them according to a Lloyds TSB report.
Published: 26/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Consider Home Contents Insurance At Christmas Advise Direct Line
With all the extra items in the home at Christmas Direct Line suggest it may be the best time for people to consider the home contents cover they have.
Published: 26/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Tackle Childrens Savings Inequality Says Nationwide Building Society
Childrens savings should be made fairer for everyone says Nationwide Building Society, particularly for those ineligible for child trust funds.
Published: 26/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax Christmas Spending Survey
According to the latest study by Halifax the average adult in the UK will spend approximately GBP400 on presents this Christmas.
Published: 25/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Lloyds Tsb Predict Lowered Interest Rates In 2008
The view of Lloyds TSB is that interest rates will be reduced in 2008 as the economy slows down, though initially rates are anticipated to remain static.
Published: 25/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Sainsburys Bank Say Shop Around For Buildings Insurance
A new study by Sainsburys Bank Home Insurance division finds that about three million people don’t understand where buildings insurance can be bought from when arranging a mortgage.
Published: 25/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Ec Approves Northern Rock Rescue
The assistance provided by the British Government and the Treasury has been formally approved by the European Commission under the rules it employs for state aid.
Published: 24/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Staff To Enjoy Pay Rewards
The staff of Northern Rock are set to receive a one off bonus payment and a pay rise just as the bank is looking to find the best way to take the organisation forwards.
Published: 24/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax Reports House Price Dip For November
It appears that rising interest rates have put enough pressure on the housing market to force prices down for the third time in as many months according to the Halifax data.
Published: 24/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Bidder Leaves
One of the bidders for Northern Rock is pulling out of the process, leaving the way clear for other, stronger, bidders to fight it out.
Published: 23/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Building Society Mortgage Rate Cut
Following the Bank of England UK base rate cut of a quarter of one percent one of the first lenders to reduce the rate charged to consumers was the Nationwide Building Society.
Published: 23/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rate
Following the Bank of England UK base rate cut of a quarter of one percent one of the first lenders to reduce the rate charged to consumers was the Nationwide Building Society.
Published: 23/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax Mortgage Rate Cut
As the Bank of England cut the UK base rate by a quarter of one percent it was the Halifax that led the way in reducing the rate to consumers.
Published: 23/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Mortgage Rate Cut By Halifax
As the Bank of England cut the UK base rate by a quarter of one percent it was the Halifax that led the way in reducing the rate to consumers.
Published: 23/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Spending Down Say Lloyds Tsb
According to the Lloyds TSB Consumer Baromoter consumers are spending less this month as they feel costs are on the increase.
Published: 21/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Building Society Highlights Lack Of Mortgage Rate Understanding
A recent study by the Nationwide Building Society has brought to light the fact that around seventy-five percent of people do not know how a one percent change in mortgage rates will affect them financially.
Published: 21/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Christmas Shopping Trends As Seen By Abbey National
A review by Abbey National brings to light the fact that almost 3 million people in the UK start their Christmas shopping in January.
Published: 21/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Researches Mortgage Market
Recent research carried out by Abbey National shows that the preference in the mortgage market is for fixed rates, providing consistent levels of monthly expenditure.
Published: 20/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
New Alliance And Leicester Current Account
Alliance and Leicester have introduced a new current account specifically for more mature people who travel, called the Premier 50.
Published: 20/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Online Banking Study
Abbey National research into online banking shows that financial management becomes more enjoyable through the use of technology.
Published: 20/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Lloyds Tsb Warns Against Rogue Traders Flood Repairs
Victims of the floods during the Summer are being warned by Lloyds TSB to tread carefully regarding rogue builders.
Published: 20/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Cornhill Direct Christmas Spending Survey
A study by Cornhill Direct reveals that a significant number of UK shoppers will be spending less on Christmas this year because of the credit crunch.
Published: 19/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Check Your Old Bank Accounts Says Halifax
A spokesperson for Halifax has urged people to check those old savings books and accounts, as many of them will have money in them.
Published: 19/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Mortgage Research
Recent research carried out by Abbey National shows that the preference in the mortgage market is for fixed rates, providing consistent levels of monthly expenditure.
Published: 19/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Award Winning Bank Account From Alliance And Leicester
The Premier 21 bank account from Alliance and Leicester has scooped two awards at the recent Financial Innovation ceremony.
Published: 18/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Reports On Entrepreneurs
New research by Abbey National points to the personal attributes of entrepreneurs being the key to their success.
Published: 18/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Keep Possessions Out Of Sight Warn Liverpool Victoria
Insurer Liverpool Victoria has advised UK homeowners to keep their possessions out of sight, especially in the run up to Christmas with all the extra interest from opportunist thieves.
Published: 18/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Tesco Finance Offers Free Breakdown Cover
Tesco Finance is offering two months free cover under its Tesco Car Breakdown Cover policies, specifically the Standard Care, Extra Care and Total Care.
Published: 17/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Festive Spending Down According To Lloyds Tsb
UK homeowners thinking of re-mortgaging their properties are not spending as much on Christmas this year says Lloyds TSB Mortgages research.
Published: 17/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Friends And Family Important Say Alliance And Leicester
An Alliance and Leicester poll finds that over a quarter of people thinking of moving home consider being close to family and friends a major factor.
Published: 17/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Prudential Designs Medical Insurance Driven By Lifestyle Choices
In a major development in the provision of private medical insurance Prudential are now offering their own insurance, PruHealth, with a points scheme that offers additional benefits.
Published: 16/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Social Survey By Egg
Egg, the online bank and issuer of the Egg card has taken a look at the social landscape in the UK, seeing where changes are taking place.
Published: 16/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Tesco Finance Offering Extra Christmas Home Insurance Cover
An extra 10 percent is being added to the sum insured on Tesco Finance Home Contents Insurance to cover the Christmas period at no extra cost.
Published: 16/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Tesco Finance Identify Car Insurance Savings
A study by Tesco Finance shows that many thousands of car drivers could save themselves money simply by moving to a more competitive insurance company.
Published: 16/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Prudential Medical Insurance Driven By Lifestyle Choices
In a major development in the provision of private medical insurance Prudential are now offering their own insurance, PruHealth, with a points scheme that offers additional benefits.
Published: 15/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Prudential With-Profits Allocation
The four and a half million Prudential with-profits policyholders will have to wait for a further six months before hearing the final decision on whether they are eligible for their share of the estate Prudential inherited.
Published: 15/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
New Md For Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance have a new Managing Director for Retail and Partnerships, Mike Quinton, set to take over the role from January 1 2008, taking over from Mark Searles who has supervised the retail side since it began earlier in 2007.
Published: 15/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Mortgage Fees High At Northern Rock
Over the past two years mortgage fees, that is the one off charges levied on customers for taking a mortgage, have almost doubled according to Moneyfacts.
Published: 14/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Treasury Plans For Northern Rock
Officials from the Treasury and the Bank of England are setting up plans to compensate Northern Rock customers if the troubled bank has to go into administration.
Published: 14/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Barclays Customer Debt Figures Good
Barclays have commented that their customers are not showing signs of increased debt, despite the pressures of interest rate rises.
Published: 14/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Prudential Staff Transfers
Around half of the Prudential staff based in the UK are to be transferred to Capita as part of their cost-cutting plan, a figure expected to be around 1,700.
Published: 14/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Kwik Fit Car Cancelled Car Insurance Policies
Approximately eight hundred drivers with Kwik Fit insurance found themselves with just ten days to find alternative cover recently as the company advised them their policies would not run any longer even though many had several months cover left.
Published: 13/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Mortgage Fees High
Over the past two years mortgage fees, that is the one off charges levied on customers for taking a mortgage, have almost doubled according to Moneyfacts.
Published: 13/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Sees Property Downturn
The Nationwide Building Society has reported a fall in house prices for November, and the largest fall since the summer of 1995, some 12 years ago.
Published: 13/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Alliance And Leicester Aims To Reassure Investors
Amidst the current turmoil in the financial industry the Alliance and Leicester is letting investors know its performance figures are good in a bid to create stability.
Published: 13/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Icici Bank Supports Customers
Customers at the Vadakara branch of the ICICI Bank can now have a free blood glucose check, offered in conjunction with Johnson and Johnson, the largest healthcare products manufacturer in the world.
Published: 12/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Increased Loan Rates At Moneyback Bank
Unsecured personal loan rates have been climbing for a while now, with Moneyback Bank following the trend and increasing their rates.
Published: 12/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Kwik Fit Car Insurance Policies Cancelled
Approximately eight hundred drivers with Kwik Fit insurance found themselves with just ten days to find alternative cover recently as the company advised them their policies would not run any longer even though many had several months cover left.
Published: 12/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Hastings Direct Customer Has Car Insurance Policy Cancelled
A teenage driver found his Hastings Direct car insurance policy cancelled by the company mid-contract, despite having an umblemished driving record with the insurer.
Published: 12/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
First Plus Adverts For Loans Questioned
Two of the main debt counselling organisations in the UK, CCCS and Credit Action, have asked Carol Vorderman to stop promoting the First Plus secured loans as they put peoples homes at risk.
Published: 12/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Hastings Direct Car Insurance Policy Cancelled
A teenage driver found his Hastings Direct car insurance policy cancelled by the company mid-contract, despite having an umblemished driving record with the insurer.
Published: 11/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
First Plus Loans Adverts Questioned
Two of the main debt counselling organisations in the UK, CCCS and Credit Action, have asked Carol Vorderman to stop promoting the First Plus secured loans as they put peoples homes at risk.
Published: 11/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Women Drivers Better Prepared Say Credit Plus
A new survey by Credit Plus says that women drivers are more likely to be well prepared for adverse weather conditions than men.
Published: 11/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Pets In Charge At Home Says Halifax Pet Insurance Division
A Halifax review of the typical British home with pets has revealed what most people already know – the pets are in charge.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax See Students Taking Loans To Cover Their Costs
Education is vitally important in the employment market today, leading to more students now needing extra funding to cover their university costs.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National See Loans Taken For Plastic Surgery
Although plastic surgery is expensive it is not deterring image-conscious Brits, who are taking out bank loans to fund their cosmetic enhancements.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Homeowners Save Less Due To Mortgage Pressures Say Alliance And Leicester
Although the interest base rate has remained static for the last few months the recent steady rises led many homeowners to reconsider their savings practices according to the Alliance and Leicester.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Savings On The Increase At Alliance And Leicester
Cash savings have doubled from the levels they were at in 2000, increasing at five times the rate unsecured borrowing has been growing at.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Store Card Sting Warn Nationwide Building Society
In the run up to Christmas it can be very tempting to accept retailer offers for their store cards, but be wary say the Nationwide Building Society, they can have a sting in the tail.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Building Society Asks For Clarity On Card Bills
Credit card holders in the UK could be paying GBP 500 million interest that they could avoid if bills were clearer to understand and read say the Nationwide Building Society.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Credit Card Usage Rising According To Abbey National
Recent research carried out by the Abbey National shows that around three million UK credit card holders buy something on credit daily.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Car Insurance Premiums Rising Say Aa
AA Insurance produce a quarterly index of UK car insurance premiums, with their latest one showing an increase overall of almost 1 percent.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Citibank Top Performer
Citibank has been acknowledged as the best performing UK retail bank, offering the best quality performances in branches, telephone call centres and also through their online banking service.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
The Price Of Celebrity According To Elephant Insurance
It appears that celebrity comes with its own costs, in particular car insurance, according to a new report produced by Elephant Insurance.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Eskimo Loans Market Reducing
As the cost of unsecured personal loans increases thanks to the credit squeeze so the number of providers offering them is reducing, finding the market difficult to operate in.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Credit Squeeze Forces Eskimo Loans Rate Rise
As the pressures on credit increase globally so personal loans are feeling the squeeze, with some rates going up by around four percent, though Eskimo Loans rose by only 1 percent.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Endsleigh Insurance Going Swiss
The Swiss based financial services company Zurich has agreed with Endsleigh Insurance to acquire the balance of shares in the UK insurance operation that they do not already own.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Aa Insurance Rule Change Warning
As New Years Day dawns so a new rule will come into force that could affect many thousands of drivers warns the AA Insurance department.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Budget Insurance Offers Reduced Carbon Footprint Option
The car is being blamed for the pollution of the world, though this is far from reality as far as many are concerned.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Mbna Tighten The Screws
The global credit squeeze is beginning to affect UK borrowers now, with holders of MBNA credit cards seeing interest rates climbing.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Privilege See Drivers Going Further For Good Food
It seems that the great British public are happy to travel a little further for good food, with the weekend drive now becoming more popular again.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Interior Design Can Be Costly Say Privilege
A new study by the home insurance arm of Privilege has found that interior design faux pax are costing British homeowners around GBP 1 billion each year as they try and sell their properties.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Sheilas Wheels Goes From Strength To Strength
Two years after launching car insurance for women only Sheilas Wheels are now one of the best recognised insurance companies around.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Company Vehicle Accident Initiative From Police Reports Swiftcover
The police are launching a new campaign to reduce the number of accidents that involve company vehicles according to information provided by Swiftcover.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Speeding Convictions Could Be Overturned Say Swiftcover
Drivers in Lancashire could find that speeding convictions they have received could be overturned following an audit of the constabulary there.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Swiftcover Report New Speed Limit Proposals Questioned
The government proposals for new 20 mph zones are receiving a mixed response from officials says car insurance provider Swiftcover.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Super Website For Swinton
The website of Swinton Insurance has been voted the best in the insurance industry, thanks to its usability and functionality.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Swinton Support Drivers With Penalty Points
The view of Swinton, the biggest insurance broker on the high street, is that drivers with six points plus on their licence will soon be the norm, categorised as standard.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Vehicle Colours And Safety - Yes Insurance Confirm There Is A Link
In a somewhat surprising comment Yes Insurance have asked for fire engines to be yellow rather than the traditional red.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Virgin Money Look At Rock
Representatives from Virgin Money have been discussing the potential purchase of troubled Northern Rock, they being part of a larger consortium.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Free Balance Transfer On Abbey National Credit Card
Abbey National are welcoming new customers for their credit card with a free balance transfer option for thirteen months.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Zurich Insurance Warn Against Leaving Valuables In Car
Most drivers leave valuable items in their cars, either regularly or occasionally, says Zurich Insurance.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Working From Home On The Increase Says Zurich Insurance
A recent survey by Zurich Insurance has found more and more people in the UK are working from home, with almost one third of people currently in a full time job spending some of their working month operating from home.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Highway Code Changes – Drivers Be Aware Says Churchill
A recent Highway Code update has led Churchill Insurance to ask drivers to get themselves a copy to keep abreast of new developments, fearing many drivers are unaware of new rules.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Improved Insurance From Lloyds Tsb
Lloyds TSB have made a number of improvements to their buildings and contents insurance policies recently.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Home Insurance Discount From Tesco Finance
Buildings and contents insurance customers can find themselves a very attractive offer with Tesco Finance.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Life Insurance Is Important
Contents insurance is far more popular than life insurance according to Legal and General, which is more than a little concerning when you consider that, without the person there is no need for the contents.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Check Garage Included In Insurance Cover Say Legal And General
Legal and General are advising anyone with a garage to make sure their policy does actually cover whatever is kept in there.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Insurance Should Be Chosen Carefully Say Tesco Finance
Anyone looking at their insurance cover, or thinking of buying some, should read the details carefully say Tesco Finance.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Sainsbury's Bank Home Insurance Promotion
Anyone looking for a great deal on home insurance can do worse than visit Sainsburys Bank, where their current promotion gives new customers 12 months cover for the price of only 9 months.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Shop Around For Home Insurance
Surprisingly in todays environment a new survey from Sainsburys Bank reports that over a quarter of homeowners do not check for better deals when buying home insurance.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Sainsburys Pet Insurance Warning
Sainsburys are urging all pet owners to check they have adequate insurance cover for their much-loved pets.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Travel Insurance Not Available To Some Say Saga
A spokesperson for Saga Insurance has stated that there are many providers of travel insurance who will not provide continued cover those aged 65 and over.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Saga Health Insurance: Older People Less Stressed
A study by Saga Insurance, who specialise in the over 50 market, has found that the older people become the less stressed they are.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Rac Car Insurance As Important As Travel Insurance
The RAC are trying to get the message across that as well as buying travel insurance prior to a holiday so car insurance should not be overlooked.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Post Office Insurance For Over 50S
Good news from the Post Office for the over fifty market, where a new life insurance product is now available.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Safest Drivers Found By Diamond Insurance
According to Diamond Insurance, the female only car insurance company, teaching assistants from Perth in Scotland are the safest drivers in the country.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Natwest Bank Capital Guaranteed Investment
For the more cautious investors out there Natwest Bank are offering the Capital Protected Investment, providing growth of up to sixty percent of the investment whilst leaving the capital totally safe.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
More Than Insurance For Students
Parents wishing their offspring well as they head off to the wonderful university life can now protect them a little more thanks to More Than Insurance offering a special deal for parents/students.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Home Contents Review By Esure
According to a new survey by Esure Britons hoard old and obsolete items like no-one else.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Egg Card Users Can Also Get Mortgages
Egg, best known for the Egg card, are also offering fixed rate mortgages in an attempt to help customers better manage their outgoings.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
New Commercial Insurance Products From Direct Line
Direct Line has made available two new commercial insurance products, one for the thriving buy-to-let market and the other for retailers.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Christmas Cover Bonus From Direct Line
With Christmas now only a few short weeks away Direct Line are helping their policyholders by increasing the levels of cover for gifts.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Deer Accidents Costly Say Credit Plus
According to information provided by Credit Plus the cost of road accidents involving deer in the UK is around GBP 21 million per year.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Cornhill Direct Insurance Warning For Winter
Homeowners are being warned to check they have insurance in place should the cold winter weather adversely affect their properties.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Prudential Advice On Pensions – Start Early
A spokesperson for the Prudential has said that saving for retirement should start as early as is possible.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Think About Retirement Plans Says Prudential
A spokesperson from the Prudential has made it very clear that saving for old age is vital for everyone, the state pension not even coming close to meeting the needs of people as they grow older.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Market Leading Rate For Abbey National Online Savings
Those looking for a fantastic rate on savings can thank Abbey National for what is believed to be the best rate on the market.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Mortgages Research Relocation
It appears that around twenty-five percent of first-time buyers would move to a different part of the country to secure a place on the property ladder.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Travel Insurance From Columbus Direct
A leading provider of travel insurance, Columbus Direct offer a range of policies to suit individual needs, all attractively priced.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
A Nation Of Hoarders Says Abbey
It appears that the great British public have items worth around GBP50 million tucked away at home, hidden in drawers or just out of the way.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Small Business Owners Overworked Says Abbey National
A study by the Business Banking arm of Abbey National has found that many small business owners work so much that they are unable to have a healthy lifestyle.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Abbey National Five Times Salary Mortgage
The second biggest mortgage provider in the UK, Abbey National, is offering a five times salary mortgage to their customers to help them get onto the property ladder.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax Personal Loans Department Busiest On Monday
It appears that Monday afternoon is the most popular time to apply for a Halifax personal loan.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Contactless Debit Cards From Halifax
A new style debit card has been sent to around twenty-five thousand Halifax customers living in London.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax Advise Getting Fit For Winter Sports
Halifax Travel Insurance research found that almost forty percent of people taking part in winter sports activities had not prepared sufficiently prior to taking part.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Halifax House Price Survey
The latest report from the Halifax reveals that house prices in October went up by 1.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Norwich Union Endowment – Potential Shortfall
The nature of endowment policies is that they work on a certain level of return to create a fund for mortgage repayment.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Citibank Supports Polish Workers In Uk
Citibank has become the first UK based bank to provide fee free money transfers between UK and Polish bank accounts in the same group.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Reduced Mortgage Rates From Nationwide Building Society
Just announced by the Nationwide Building Society are reduced interest rates on two of their mortgage products.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
2008 House Price Forecast From Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has revealed its forecast for the UK housing market in 2008, forecasting a fall in house price inflation.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Bonds Offering Up To 6.7 Percent
Nationwide Building Society are offering a brand new range of fixed rate bonds, with rates as high as 6.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Nationwide Building Society Savings Haven
The financial pressures created by the global credit squeeze have worked to the benefit of the Nationwide Building Society it seems, the market perceiving them as a safe place to save.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Expressions Of Interest For Northern Rock
It appears that Northern Rock, currently trying to fight its way out of trouble, has received a number of expressions of interest from companies considering an investment or buyout.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Northern Rock Sell Off Warning
The largest Northern rock shareholder has given a word of warning to the bank regarding its desire to sell the business to other companies in the financial sector.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Best Income Protection Provider Award For Liverpool Victoria
The Life & Pensions Moneyfacts awards, an annual event where the best in the industry are recognised, saw Liverpool Victoria win the much coveted Best Income Protection Provider award.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Liverpool Victoria Financial Advice Getting Through
The largest friendly society in the UK, Liverpool Victoria, feels that the advice they and other financial sector organisations are providing is getting through to people.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Capital One Say Identity Theft An Issue Abroad
New research from credit card company Capital One should act as a warning to travellers abroad who are risking ID theft.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Liverpool Victoria Income Protection Improvements
Liverpool Victoria has recently announces some changes to the range of income protection products they offer, making them easier to understand and also of greater interest to potential purchasers.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Bank Of Scotland Voted Most Trusted Mortgage Brand
The Bank of Scotland has been voted the most trusted mortgage brand in a recent survey carried out by Readers Digest.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Green Flag Reports Waiting On The Increase
A new report from Green Flag shows that we are spending more time than ever before simply waiting – be it in a traffic jam, in a shop queue or for a delivery.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Elephant In Mini Price Comparison
Elephant Insurance have been asking Mini drivers to compare their current insurance deals with what Elephant can offer.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Enhanced Renewal Guarantee For Barclays Home Insurance
Recognising the needs of the market Barclays has stated that their home insurance customers will receive a quote for their second years cover that is even cheaper than the one they received for year one.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Home Moving Trends Revealed By Alliance And Leicester
According to the Alliance and Leicester mortgages department over twenty percent of people move home in the couple of weeks prior to Christmas.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
New High Interest Savings Account From Alliance And Leicester
Say hello to the new Alliance and Leicester savings account, offering 6.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Alliance And Leicester Research Cost Of Going Green
A recent study by the Alliance and Leicester has found that the cost of making an existing home carbon-neutral is in the region of GBP 9,000.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Admiral Predicts Car Insurance Premium Increases
Along with other insurers, Admiral are also of the opinion that car insurance premiums will probably rise at a rate higher than inflation.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Aa Insurance Outdoor Celebrations Advice
A recent study by AA Insurance has found that many people could find the property in their gardens is not covered by their current insurance policy.
Published: 10/06/08 - Read Full Article >>
Subprime Lender Peoples Choice In Chapter 11
The fallout from the ongoing squeeze on credit has really hit Peoples Choice hard, pushing them to file for Chapter 11 in the US.
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Superb Service From Hiscox
As an organisation insurance company Hiscox pride themselves on providing exceptional levels of service to satisfy customer needs, as a recent claimant can testify.
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More Job Loss Rumours Unfounded Say Hastings Direct
Top level management at Hastings Direct insurance company have denied rumours that job losses will be greater than that already advised.
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Furniture At Argos Insurance Protected
Top UK retailer Argos works with Allianz Cornhill to offer the dedicated Argos Insurance that is available to protect the large quantities of furniture and other items sold by the retailing giant.
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Only Finance Support Critical Illness Improvements
The improvements made to their critical illness insurance cover by Legal and General have been supported by Only Finance, who are pleased to see positive changes in this market.
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Moneyback Bank Tops Loan Table
As the Moneyback Bank stood at the top of the best buy unsecured personal loan table critics were accusing parent company Alliance and Leicester of manipulation.
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Ethical Investment Fund From Marks And Spencer
Marks and Spencer have announced their new Ethical Investment Fund which will invest in UK organisations that make a positive contribution both to the environment and the communities in which they have an effect.
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Home Insurance Deals Missed Say Kwik Fit
According to analysis reported by Kwik Fit Insurance around twenty-five percent of those taking out home insurance are missing out on the best offers available by not shopping around.
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Icici Bank Sees Interest In Credit Rising
According to a spokesman from ICICI Bank the business is expecting to see an increase in loans provided running through the third and fourth quarters of the financial year.
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Owner To Sell First Plus
Secured loan provider First Plus is believed to be on the market, with owner Barclays Bank looking to net a return on the company.
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