Below is an archive of UK financial news stories covering insurance, loans, mortgages, credit cards, pensions, investments and property.
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Credit card customers being won over by supermarkets
13/01/2010
Supermarket credit cards have come out on top in a uSwitch customer satisfaction survey. more 
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Young drivers' car insurance loyalty 'gone through the windscreen'
13/01/2010
Young Marmalade explains how the internet has helped to push up the cost of car insurance for young drivers. more
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Scrapping retirement age 'will ease the pensions crisis'
12/01/2010
Experts have welcomed Harriet Harman's pledge to review the mandatory retirement age, claiming it will help to ease the pensions crisis. more
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Instant access savings account rates fall as bonuses expire
12/01/2010
Savers who do not switch to a new deal once their bonus expires on their instant access savings account could lose out on an extra £86, according to moneysupermarket.com. more
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Fixed rate mortgage prices fall as confidence rises
12/01/2010
Fixed rate mortgage prices are falling as confidence returns to the market. more
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4x4 car insurance sees rise in demand due to bad weather
12/01/2010
Car insurance for 4x4 vehicles has spiked as snow and ice continue to affect the UK's roads. more
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Travel insurance a drop in the ocean of expensive trips
12/01/2010
Travellers are underestimating the total cost of significant trips like honeymoons, and risk coming up short. more
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Investment confidence dwindles
11/01/2010
Investor confidence has fallen since May 2009, according to a new report by the Investment Management Association. more
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Stocks and shares the way forward for over 50s
11/01/2010
40 per cent of over 50s believe that stocks and shares will provide the best returns for 2010, as 31 per cent believe the recession will continue into 2011. more
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Pension NEST is empty, expert warns
11/01/2010
Re-branding the Personal Accounts pension inititiative will not make them any better, Dr Ros Altmann has claimed. more
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Santander rebranding signals end of Abbey and Bradford & Bingley
11/01/2010
From today Abbey and Bradford & Bingley will be known as Santander, signalling the end for two of Britain high street banks. more
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Lloyds shares remain top buy at TD Waterhouse for 2010
10/01/2010
Shares in lloyds Banking Group have continued to top the TD Waterhouse share dealing charts for the first few days of 2010. more
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Virgin Money banking one step closer
09/01/2010
Virgin Money's plans to create a retail banking business have move a step closer after it reached an agreement to buy Church House Trust. more
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Interest rate freeze continues
08/01/2010
The Bank of England has decided to maintain interest rates at 0.5 per cent whilst announcing its intention to continue with its quantitative easing programme. more
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Personal Accounts pension scheme re-branded
08/01/2010
Personal Accounts are re-branded as the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). more
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Alliance & Leicester current account to re-launch £100 cash back
08/01/2010
Alliance & Leicester's Premier Current Account will offer new customers £100 cash back from next week. more
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Mortgage lenders increase standard variable rates
08/01/2010
Despite the Bank of England maintaining the base rate at 0.50 per cent, eight mortgage lenders have increased their standard variable rate since April last year. more
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House prices up 1% as mortgage market continues to improve
07/01/2010
Halifax's House Price Index has revealed has revealed house prices have risen for the sixth consecutive month in December. more
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UK pension funds saw returns of 14% in 2009
07/01/2010
UK pension funds saw average returns of 14 per cent in 2009 - The highest since 2005 according to BNY Mellon more
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Energy bills too much for 1 in 4 turning down the heat
07/01/2010
A quarter of Brits are turning the heat down despite cold weather to keep up with the cost of living, says Shelter. more
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Consolidation loans offer solution to New Year debt says Nationwide
07/01/2010
Nationwide expects debt consolidation loans to rise following Christmas spending sprees. more
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Barclays Wealth Target Growth plan offers new payment structure
07/01/2010
The Barclays Wealth Target Growth Plan has be re-launched with a new payoff and capital protection structure. more
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Save by switching insurance, utilities, credit cards etc
06/01/2010
The 41% of Brits who haven't switched could save hundreds on car insurance, home insurance, utilities and more, says Gocompare. more
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Property investment funds climb the ladder
06/01/2010
Property investment funds climbed to fourth place in the Cofunds charts last November. more
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First time buyer mortgages 'significantly' more affordable
06/01/2010
Halifax has found that first time buyer mortgages are becoming more affordable due to lower interest rates and house prices. more
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Barclays Wealth structured products re-launch with higher rates
06/01/2010
The Barlcays Wealth Super Tracker and Regular Income Bond have both been reissued with higher rates. more
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Investment funds thrive as record sales continue
05/01/2010
Investment fund sales continued to thrive in November 2009, according to figures from the IMA. more
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Mortgage demand jumps
05/01/2010
November saw the highest level of mortgage lending since March 2008, the Bank of England has said. more
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Final salary pensions: 87% are now closed
05/01/2010
Almost nine in 10 final salary pension schemes are now closed, while 18 per cent are closed to future accruals, the ACA has revealed. more
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Savings confidence grows amongst Brits
05/01/2010
Confidence amongst savers appears to be growing according to new findings by NS&I. more
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Mortgages and house prices drive Brits to sell up and rent
05/01/2010
Mortgage and house price volatility are causing homeowners to ditch homeownership for renting. more
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Child Trust Funds 'failing' poorer families
04/01/2010
The Conservatives have claimed that Child Trust Funds are failing poorer families. more
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Santander: 4.5m balance transfer credit cards taken out in New Year
04/01/2010
4.5m Brits will take out balance transfer credit cards in the new year, according to Santander. more
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Halifax current account 'rewards' launched
04/01/2010
Halifax has launched a new 'rewards' range which could save existing current account holders more than £350. more
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Home insurance claims set to rise for repairing New Year's Eve damage
04/01/2010
Home insurance claims will rise to cover the cost of repairing the damage done by festive parties, says Confused.com. more
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Over 50s face £524million bill when VAT returns to norm
03/01/2010
Over 50s will see their living costs rise £524million with the rise in VAT to 17.5% more
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Saving for Christmas 2010 now can avoid New Year debts
02/01/2010
Shoppers should start saving now for Christmas 2010 to avoid getting into unnecessary debt, says the OFT and Citizens Advice. more
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Sainsbury's home insurance predicts rise in post-Christmas claims
01/01/2010
Home insurance claims will experience a seasonal rise in the new year, Sainsbury's predicts. more
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Stamp duty abolition 'would be the best option'
31/12/2009
On the eve of the end to the stamp duty holiday, the CML calls for it to be abolished, or at least reformed. more
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Home insurance claims rocket 165% on New Year's Day
31/12/2009
Home insurance claims spike drastically on New Year's day following parties that lead to damage or theft, says HSBC. more
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Compare savings accounts to make the most of 2010
30/12/2009
Consumers could save £1,000 in 2010 by shopping around for the best savings account, car insurance and household utilities. more
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Children's savings accounts paying 74% less than a year ago
30/12/2009
Children's savings accounts rates have fallen by 74% in the last 12 months, MoneyExpert has found. more
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Car insurance claims fall as ice melts but more on the way
29/12/2009
AA car insurance saw a drop in claims towards Christmas but more bad weather is on the way. more
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Accidental damage insurance can revive broken toys this Christmas
29/12/2009
esure home insurance says toys damaged on Christmas day could be covered by home insurance with accidental damage cover. more
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PDSA pet insurance named a best buy at Which?
28/12/2009
Which? has found PDSA pet insurance offers the best deal for peace of mind and value for money. more
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AA car insurance sees 40% rise in claims from damage and theft
27/12/2009
AA car insurance has seen a 40% rise in claims in December due to the bad weather conditions. more
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Travel insurance covers rising number of skiing accidents
26/12/2009
AA is warning those seeking winter sports to take sufficient travel insurance with them. more
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AXA home insurance: Burst pipes pose threat to Christmas cheer
25/12/2009
AXA home insurance is urging homeowners to protect their homes from burst pipes this Christmas. more
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Broadband download limits at risk due to Christmas TV
24/12/2009
UK broadband users are at risk of incurring penalties for watching too much TV online this Christmas. more
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Car insurance a high price to pay for drink driving this Christmas
24/12/2009
Drivers risk their car insurance being cancelled or their premiums doubling if they get caught drink driving, moneysupermarket.com warns. more