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Some Home Improvements Can Add Value Says The Halifax

In the current property situation it appears that the majority of homeowners improving their properties are doing so to increase its value according to the Halifax.

Published: 20/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Natwest Bank Say More Britons Are Working Overseas

A study by Natwest Bank has found that more workers than ever before are doing jobs in countries other than the UK.

Published: 15/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Uk A Nation Of Volunteers Says Zurich

A study carried out by Zurich Insurance has found that the people of Britain are keen volunteers and are set to be even more so in the coming year.

Published: 12/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Contents Insurance And Security Important For Tenants Says Direct Line

Tenants are being asked by Direct Line home insurance to make sure they have contents insurance in place and also to speak to landlords regarding home security.

Published: 05/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Abbey National Reduces Savings Rates

The Abbey National has announced a reduction in the interest rates offered on several of its savings accounts, with cuts of 0.

Published: 03/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Incentives Best For Drivers Says Tesco Finance

Instead of punishments for not going green the government should use incentives instead says Tesco Finance.

Published: 02/06/09 - Read Full Article >>

Aa Suggests Swapping From Cars To Motorbikes A Sensible Option

It has been suggested that swapping from a car to a motorbike will make sense financially, something that is on the minds of many people at the moment.

Published: 25/05/09 - Read Full Article >>

Sainsburys Bank Says Consider Full Cost Of Pet Ownership

Sainsburys Bank has conducted a study into the cost of pet ownership to tie in with the pet insurance they offer.

Published: 21/05/09 - Read Full Article >>

New Credit Card Launched By Saga Insurance

A new Saga Insurance credit card, called the Platinum Visa Card, has just been launched which is set to offer a fair deal to Saga customers.

Published: 01/05/09 - Read Full Article >>

Five Percent Inflation Predicted

According to a Lloyds TSB poll of UK consumers inflation is expected to rise yet again, this being the tenth month in succession where the people of the UK have felt that inflation would increase.

Published: 27/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Pocket Money Down Compared With Previous Year

The Halifax has reported that the amount of pocket money given to children has fallen compared with last year.

Published: 27/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Oil Heating Fuel Theft Threat

The Abbey National is warning homeowners who use oil for heating to make sure it is insured as thefts of the valuable resource are on the increase.

Published: 27/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

26 August Sees New Account Introduced

Lloyds TSB has just announced a new current account, called the Vantage.

Published: 26/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Card Schemes Should Be Clearer

Sainsburys Bank would like credit card deals made easier to understand to help customers find the best option to suit them.

Published: 26/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Stake In Big Uk Insurer Taken By Chinese

The Prudential, the second largest life insurance provider in the UK, has seen the Peoples Bank of China take a one percent stake in the company, worth GBP130 million.

Published: 25/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Pm Apparently Misled Public Over Bank Sale

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, apparently told the people of the UK that Northern Rock could be sold for a profit in the future while his own advisors had said otherwise.

Published: 25/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Number Of Estate Agents To Close

The Halifax is to close over 50 of its estate agent branches across the country with the loss of around a hundred jobs.

Published: 24/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Tackling The Credit Crunch

Abbey National mortgage customers facing difficulties on the back of the credit crunch are being asked to consider taking in lodgers to make ends meet.

Published: 24/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Talking Dog Misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint from a television viewer that the Churchill Insurance advertisements featuring the talking bulldog are misleading.

Published: 24/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Asia Pacific Reorganisation For Bank

Citibank has reorganised its operations in the Asia Pacific area, giving top executives in the region much greater responsibility for more of the different products offered.

Published: 23/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Travel Market Still Strong

According to the Post Office Insurance division spending on travel has remained constant, with no falls in currency or insurance transactions over the last couple of months.

Published: 23/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Fuel Prices See Brits Cancel Bank Holiday Plans

According to information coming from AA Insurance the usual Bank Holiday trips out are going to be curtailed somewhat this year due to the high cost of fuel.

Published: 23/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Speciality Focus Helps Insurer Profits

Hiscox has seen first half profits increase thanks to them working more in the areas of specialised insurance cover, typically concentrating on small businesses and individual with a high net worth.

Published: 22/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Holiday Cover Price Reductions

Tesco Finance has announced price reductions on its short break travel insurance products, a short break usually being three days or less.

Published: 22/08/08 - Read Full Article >>

Bonus For Card Holders

The Halifax has announced a new credit card called the All in One card, with an introductory offer to both new and existing Halifax customers of 11 months interest free balance transfers and card transactions.

Published: 22/08/08 - Read Full Article >>