News Archive : 2nd April, 2008
- ‘Vigorous competition’ prompts more energy consumers to switch
The number of consumers shopping around for cheaper energy deals in 2007 reached a five-year high, according to new data released by regulator Ofgem.
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04
2008 03:45)
- Energy customers switch in 'record' numbers
Householders looking to lower their energy bills switched suppliers in large numbers last year, Ofgem has said.
(02
04
2008 02:30)
- Green tariffs 'save people money as well as cutting carbon'
Switching gas and electricity provider not only saves consumers money - it can help the environment, too.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- CML to advise borrowers facing rate rises
Almost one and a half million people are to face big rises in their home loan repayments this year, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has warned.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Safeguard Insurance advises on caravans
People planning to go on a caravan holiday must make sure that they take out adequate insurance protection, Safeguard Insurance has said.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Fool.co.uk advises on consolidation loans
People who opt for a consolidation loan should always be very careful with their budget while repaying, Fool.co.uk has advised.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Bank account transitions 'should be smooth'
Tips and hints on moving bank accounts have been offered by financial website Moneysupermarket.com.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Islamic finance 'to grow'
Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the moral implications of where their bank's money is going, it has been claimed.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- CML issues mortgage fraud comment
A potential plus point of a housing market slowdown has been noted by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Biba reassures flood-risk householders
Householders who live on Britain's flood plains should not worry that they will be unable to take out home insurance cover, it was claimed yesterday.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Iammoving.com sees 'changing patterns'
Increasing numbers of people are selling up their homes and moving into the rental sector, Iammoving.com has claimed.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- First Direct withdraws mortgages
In a further sign of trouble in the UK mortgage sector, the First Direct bank has suspended lending to new customers.
(02
04
2008 02:15)
- Dentists' costs 'putting people off'
Britons struggling to pay off debt are avoiding the dentist because of the perceived costs, a new survey has suggested.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Loans 'on the up'
Consumers looking for quick loans, personal loans or bad credit loans need to look harder for a competitive deal in the current financial climate.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Zurich: Home insurance should be simpler
Low-income Britons should not be excluded from taking out home insurance, Zurich Municipal said yesterday.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Silver babysitters 'spending big'
Grandparents in the UK are providing a free babysitting service for many families, according to new research from Saga.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Silver babysitters 'spending big'
Grandparents in the UK are providing a free babysitting service for many families, according to new research from Saga.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Land Registry: House price inflation stops
The housing market in England and Wales is weakening, new price research from the Land Registry has shown.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Sainsbury's: Billions transferred on cards
Money-savvy Britons are transferring £1.1 billion per month between credit cards, Sainsbury's Bank said yesterday.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
- Men and women 'shop for goods differently'
Striking differences in the way that men and women buy goods have been detected by a study from Tesco.
(02
04
2008 10:45)
