Below is an archive of UK financial news stories covering insurance, loans, mortgages, credit cards, pensions, investments and property.
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High LTV mortgage competition improving
24/02/2010
Higher LTV mortgage deals are returning to the fixed rate market, but trackers remain low. more 
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Regular savings accounts can 'reward' savers
23/02/2010
Regular savings accounts can provide three times as much annual interest than the average instant access savings account, Moneynet.co.uk has claimed. more
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20% of drivers commit fraud to cut car insurance premiums
23/02/2010
Car insurance fronting is committed by 20% of drivers to reduce their car insurance premiums. more
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Bank charges for authorised overdrafts up 10% in 2 years
23/02/2010
Interest rates on authorised overdrafts have increased by 10 per cent in two years. more
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Energy providers punish loyalty with higher prices
23/02/2010
Consumers who remain loyal to local suppliers are paying more for energy than other customers, Confused.com has found. more
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Home insurance shortfall highlighted by London Fashion Week
23/02/2010
Fashionistas might find themeslves underinsured if their wardrobe was destroyed, warns Defaqto. more
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ISA savers pay £13billion in unnecessary in taxes
23/02/2010
An estimated £13billion has been paid in taxes by savers who have not taken full advantage of their ISA allowance. more
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Sainsbury's car insurance finds drivers not heeding winter weather
22/02/2010
Drivers are not heeding warnings not to take to the roads in bad conditions, Sainsbury's car insurance has found. more
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Saving for charity; Fair Investment launches charity savings account comparison service
22/02/2010
Fair Investment Company launches a brand new comparison service to help charities find the best savings accounts on the market to help them make the most of their organisation's money. more
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New ISA limit confuses 85% of Brits
22/02/2010
Research by NS&I suggests that a large proportion of Brits do not understand the forthcoming changes to the ISA limits. more
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RBS and Lloyds shares to provide 'taxpayers' bonus' under Conservative plans
22/02/2010
Shares in taxpayer owned banks are set to become a 'people's bank bonus' under Conservative plans. more
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Gartmore European Absolute Return Fund posts 10.3% gain
22/02/2010
The Gartmore European Absolute Return Fund has posted a gain of 10.3 per cent in its first 12 months. more
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Property investments prove popular with investors
21/02/2010
Property investments accounted for nine per cent of net sales at Cofunds last month, as Cautious Managed funds retained their title as the best selling asset class. more
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Facebook and Twitter could push up home insurance premiums
20/02/2010
Home insurance premiums could be increased for those who use social network sites, says Confused.com. more
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Post Office mortgage rates cut and range expanded
19/02/2010
The Post Office has introduced new mortgages and cut the rates on its existing range. more
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Lloyds shares remain top buy while Barclays are sell sell sell at TD Waterhouse
19/02/2010
Lloyds shares remained top of the buys at TD Waterhouse this week, while Barclays stormed to the top of the sells. more
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ISA investments tipped to hit record £40billion mark
19/02/2010
By the end of this tax year, a predicted £40billion will have been invested in ISAs, Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks have revealed. more
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Piggy bank savings cost Brits £12million a year
19/02/2010
Brits could be missing out on more than £12million in annual interest by not putting their loose change in savings accounts, money.co.uk has revealed. more
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Pension savings gender gap widens
18/02/2010
Prudential has revealed that the pension savings gap between men and women is continuing to grow. more
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Pet insurance is snow joke for injured pets
18/02/2010
Petplan pet insurance is urging pet owners to protect their furry friends from the perils of cold weather. more
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Child Trust Fund cuts opposed by parents
18/02/2010
Eight out of 10 parents do not support the Conservative's plans to limit Child Trust Funds to the poorest families, according to Family Investments. more
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Fixed energy plans: £250 price hike waiting at the end
18/02/2010
When a round of fixed price energy plans end soon, customers could see their bills rise more than £250 warns uSwitch. more
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ISA allowance not utilised by 37% of Brits
18/02/2010
37 per cent of Brits will not take the opportunity to use their ISA allowance before April 5, moneysupermarket.com has revealed. more
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Investment trust ISA recommendations
17/02/2010
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has rounded up investment experts for their investment trust ISA recommendations. more
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Mortgage business set to rise 7.1%
17/02/2010
Mortgage advisers are expecting to see an increase in Q1 2010, compared to the last quarter of 2009. more
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ISA popularity soars by 53% in past decade
17/02/2010
In the past decade the number of ISA accounts opened has increased by 53 per cent as more than one UK households now have an ISA. more
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Energy bills through the roof but some still leave the home fires burning
17/02/2010
Consumers are still wasting energy despite rising bills. says Confused.com more
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Credit card rates hit 12-year high at 18.8%
17/02/2010
Credit card rates are at a 12-year high despite the record low base rate, says Moneyfacts.co.uk. more
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Savings accounts hit by rising inflation
16/02/2010
Savers are facing more 'misery' according to moneysupermarket.com as rising inflation means fewer savings deals are offering real returns. more
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Equity release will fulfill 'growing customer need'
16/02/2010
Equity release faces challenges but will develop to fulfill a growing consumer need, says SHIP. more
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Barclays shares boom following 92% profit rise
16/02/2010
Barclays has reported pre-tax profits of £11.6billion for 2009 - a 92% increase on 2008. more
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Emerging Markets tipped to be best performing sector in 2010
16/02/2010
53 per cent of investors at Barclays Stockbrokers have predicted that Emerging Markets will provider better returns than UK equities in 2010. more
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Credit cards relied on for everyday living costs
16/02/2010
Brits are still relying on credit cards to pay for every things, says moneysupermarket.com more
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Pension funds may need additional boost
15/02/2010
Future retirees may need additional sources of income to fund their retirement rather soley relying on their pension fund, the Pensions Policy Institute claims. more
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Buy to let mortgage regulation 'would fail'
15/02/2010
The buy to let mortgage industry will suffer under Government plans for it to be FSA-regulated, says the BSA. more
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Focus on BlackRock European Dynamic Fund
15/02/2010
BlackRock's European Dynamic Fund is this week's fund in focus at The Share Centre. more
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First time buyer mortgages saw 2 year spike in rush for stamp duty holiday
15/02/2010
December saw a 2 year high in first time buyer mortgages as they rushed to take advatnage of the stamp duty holiday. more
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Funds of funds see best year on record
14/02/2010
The IMA has revealed that funds of funds have seen their best year on record as net sales have increased to £42.7billion. more
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Winter sports travel insurance a must for 'piste of mind'
13/02/2010
moneysupermarket.com urges families not to forego travel insurance this half-term. more
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Mortgage arrears and repossessions lower than expected
12/02/2010
Reposessions and mortgage arrears figures from the CML reveal better than expected results. more
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Ethical fund sales up as investors go green
12/02/2010
Sales of ethical funds climbed back up to levels seen before the recession in quarter four 2009. more
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Lloyds shares lead the way at TD Waterhouse
12/02/2010
TD Waterhouse has revealed that Lloyds Banking shares have dominated this week in the buys and sells as banking share continue to prove popular. more
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Credit card choice could make or break a half term holiday
12/02/2010
moneysupermarket.com is urging travellers to take the right credit card abroad with them this half-term more
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Barclays share dealing investors capitalise on 'market turmoil'
12/02/2010
Confident investors have looked to take advantage of recent falls in the market as the buy to sell ratio increases, according to Barclays Stockbrokers. more
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Santander mortgage rates: Another 0.25% slashed
11/02/2010
Another week, another rate cut for Santander mortgages, including up to 0.25% off fixed rate and trackers. more
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Northern Rock savings guarantee set to end
11/02/2010
Northern Rock savers look set to lose their 100 per cent guarantee. more
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Wedding insurance on the cards for Valentine's Day
11/02/2010
The weeks around Valentine's Day see seasonal rise in wedding insurance policies taken out as romatics get hitched. more
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Savings account interest rates slashed
11/02/2010
Savings rates have tumbled by as much as 0.50 per cent in the first six weeks of the year as deals are replaced or withdrawn, according to moneysupermarket.com. more
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Pension annuity ignorance jeopardises retirement income for millions
11/02/2010
An Aviva report has found that Brits are putting their retirement incomes at risk through annuity ignorance. more
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Who said romance is dead? Get your loved one a nest egg this Valentine’s Day!
10/02/2010
Forget boring, traditional Valentine's Day gifts - start saving for your loved one and it could really pay off! more