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Savings likely to be used for spending in 2011, survey shows
29/12/2010
A survey commissioned by HSBC bank shows the majority of people are likely to use their savings to pay for high value goods that need replacing in 2011. more 
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Santander: £2.29billion of savings going on Christmas
21/12/2010
Santander has found that Brits are draining their savings accounts of £2.29b this Christmas. more
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Government looks to introduce 'simple financial products'
15/12/2010
The government launched a consultation on 14 December asking for views on creating a range of 'simple financial products'. more
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No let-up for savers as inflation rises
15/12/2010
With the Bank Rate at 0.50 per cent figures showing inflation has crept up to 3.30 per cent will be bad news for savers looking for a real return from their investments. more
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Failure to switch current account could cost you
24/11/2010
Current account holders could be missing out on offers and interest by not switching. more
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Survey shows demand for clearer, more flexible savings accounts
23/11/2010
Financial planning survey shows money worries a common trend in the UK, as third Financial Planning Week gets under way. more
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MPC minutes show division on interest rates decision
17/11/2010
The minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee's November meeting show members voted along the same lines as in October, with seven members preferring the status quo. more
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Savings to dwindle as Christmas approaches
06/11/2010
Savers don't expect to be saving much between now and Christmas, says NS&I. more
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The Co-operative expands charity banking services
05/11/2010
Co-operative Financial Services has announced it is expanding its team providing banking services to social enterprises and charities. more
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Banks shares down following results announcements
05/11/2010
Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC shares were trading down during the afternoon on 5 November, following quarter three results announcements. more
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Interest rates and QE held steady
04/11/2010
The Bank of England has left Bank Rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent for the 20th consecutive month but decided against further economic stimulus. more
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Banking reform: public given chance to air views
04/11/2010
The Independent Commission on Banking is holding a series of events across the country to hear views on how the banking sector should be reformed. more
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Santander exec to take over at Lloyds
03/11/2010
Lloyds Banking Group announced modest results for the third quarter of 2010, but its share price recovered a slight fall on 2 November following the announcement of a successor to out-going chief executive Eric Daniels. more
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Halifax: Children's savings accounts on the agenda for Britain's kids
02/11/2010
The UK's children are eager to learn more about saving, according to Halifax. more
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Santander announces intention to list UK business on stock exchange
30/10/2010
Santander, the Spanish banking group, with significant operations in Britain said its UK business contributed 18 per cent of its profits for January to September. more
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Barclays and HSBC amongst banks in ‘most trusted’ top 50
28/10/2010
Banks make suprise inclusion in poll of most trusted UK companies. more
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Savings accounts for existing customers not always the best deal
26/10/2010
Savers need to shop around to find the best savings accounts rates, as loyalty doesn't always pay says moneysupermarket. more
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Morgan Stanley says results do not reflect potential
22/10/2010
Third quarter results from the US bank Morgan Stanley showed some lower than expected revenue. more
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Post Office instant access savings become 'market leading' at 2.90%
21/10/2010
The Post Office has increased the rates on its instant access savings account, making it the market leading product. more
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Lloyds announces further job cuts
14/10/2010
Lloyds Banking Group announced yesterday that it would cutting 4,500 jobs in its IT operations, prompting angry reactions from trade unions. more
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Savings wouldn't provide a 'safety net' for millions
13/10/2010
A survey for the bank HSBC shows 15million Britons have as little as £250 saved-up for emergencies. more
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Inflation stuck over 3%
12/10/2010
More pressure on monetary policy as inflation remains more than one per cent over the Bank of England target of two per cent. more
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Saving is higher priority for single savers than couples
12/10/2010
Singletons save more than couples who live together, says NS&I. more
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Current accounts 'not intended for people's savings' despite high interest rates
08/10/2010
Some current accounts are paying up to 5% but they should not be seen as a savings vehicle, says the BBA. more
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Bank keeps interest rates at 0.5 per cent
07/10/2010
For one of the longest ever unbroken runs for the Bank Rate, the Bank of England has kept interest rates at 0.5 per cent for the 19th consecutive month. more
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Savings accounts more popular with Scottish men than women, bank says
05/10/2010
Bank of Scotland, part of the Lloyds Banking Group, has carried out a survey into attitudes to saving in Scotland. more
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Bank bonuses: More to go to the tax man than bankers
05/10/2010
An economic think-tank and commentator has published research estimating that more of the bank bonus pot will be paid to the tax man than ever in 2010. more
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Banking complaints process to be overhauled
30/09/2010
The way banks deal with customer complaints will be reformed under proposals outlined by the FSA, as it published data showing complaints to bank and building societies in the first six months of 2010. more
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Anglo-Irish set to cost Irish government even more
29/09/2010
An annoucement is expected this week on how the government will restructure the debt of the troubled Anglo-Irish bank. more
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Savers being penalised to drive spending
28/09/2010
A pensions commentator has strongly accused the Bank of England of short-sighted policy-making after its deputy governor encouraged more spending, less saving. more
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Best savings accounts only available online
28/09/2010
Up to four million people are missing out on the best bank deals because they do not have access to the internet, the consumer group Which? has said. more
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'Low and stable' inflation vital for the UK's future prosperity
24/09/2010
Low inflation is needed to secure future prosperity, says the Bank of England's chief economist. more
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Savings protection scheme to increase
23/09/2010
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has announced increased coverage for deposit protection to make it equivalent to the €100,000 EU limit. more
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Lloyds Group chief executive to retire
21/09/2010
After seven years in the post, Eric Daniels is to retire as chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group. more
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Consumer spending fears as retail sales fall
17/09/2010
Fears over falling consumer confidence challenged by data showing spending on debit and credit cards has continued a steady increase for the fourth month. more
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Interest rate rises would be best for a quarter of us
16/09/2010
A survey of attitudes to inflation and interest rates has shown 48 per cent of people expect a rise in the Bank base rate over the next 12 months. more
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Bank of England 'let it slip' governor tells trade unions
16/09/2010
The second governor of the Bank of England to address the TUC conference admits failings in regulation in the run-up to the financial crisis and repeats calls for radical reform to the financial system. more
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Instant access savings still better bet for rates than current accounts
15/09/2010
Instant access savings accounts still offer better value than high paying current accounts in a weak market, says moneysupermarket. more
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Lloyds group complaints top ombudsman list
14/09/2010
The Financial Ombudsman Service has published details of the complaints it received in the first half of 2010, showing how many complaints it received about major banking groups. more
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Retirement savings eroded by unexpected expenses
13/09/2010
Over 55s are experiencing unexpected costs which are eroding their savings pots for retirement, says Aviva. more
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Current account overdraft rates on the rise
10/09/2010
Overdraft rates have increased by as much as 8.4% in 18 months, despite the base rate remaining unchanged. more
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Interest rates stay at record low for 18th month
09/09/2010
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has voted to keep Interest rates at the low level of 0.5 per cent. more
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Saving becoming more popular amongst women
08/09/2010
more women are in the mood for saving, while the number of men looking to save has fallen. more
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Lloyds, Barclays and Santander publish complaints info
31/08/2010
Major banking groups publish details of the number of complaints they received during the first six months of 2010. more
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Saving comes before spending for 42%
25/08/2010
Given £500, most of us would save the cash rather than spend it, according to a recent poll by Fair Investment Company more
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Santander: Current accounts last longer than relationships
24/08/2010
Santander has found that people stay with their current account provider longer than their partners. more
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Interest rates: Will they be at 8% in two years?
23/08/2010
Interest rates could hit 8% by 2012, one economist has claimed. more
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Disappointment for charities – 100% unhappy with providers' savings rates
23/08/2010
All charities are unhappy with their current savings account rate, according to a new poll. more
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Interest rate rise spurned by majority
19/08/2010
Majority of MPC members voted to keep interest rates at record lows. more
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Inflation still above target, spelling more bad news for savers
17/08/2010
Savers continue to suffer as the Bank of England announces above target inflation more