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This is Money | News

MPC meeting reveals doubt over QE - yesterday

Minutes of the MPC for December reveal members are disappointed at the limited impact that the...
KPMG: Pensions return 2.25% over a decade - yesterday

A decade of miserly pension fund returns could put workers off saving for retirement in the future,...
FTSE 100 close: Oil firms up, QE news disappoints - yesterday

17.05:The pre-Christmas rally continued today, taking the FTSE 100 close to it's highest...
'Final push' as shops start Christmas sales - yesterday

High Street stores and online retailers are bringing forward their Boxing Day sales in a final 'big...
Banks break the rules on PPI complaints - yesterday

Banks and other insurance sellers are still failing to handle payment protection insurance (PPI)...
Abbey glitch leaves thousands with no pay - yesterday

Abbey customers are being made to wait for their salaries and benefit payments after a technical...
Workers hit by biggest fall in pay for 50 years - yesterday

Families have experienced the biggest crash in wages on record, official figures have shown
Recession claims 27,000 businesses - yesterday

More businesses have gone bust in the current recession than in any other since records began,...
Christmas post threat from stamp lottery - 2 days ago

The new system of charging for postage threatens to create confusion and disappointment as Christmas...
Stamp prices hiked by more than inflation - 2 days ago

The price of first and second class stamps will jump by 2p from April after the Royal Mail announced...
BoE could deliver new £25bn injection - yesterday

The Bank of England is prepared to embark on another round of monetary easing in 2010, according to...
OFT admits defeat on bank charges - 2 days ago

The Office of Fair Trading has ended its legal battle to tackle bank charges, despite its belief...

This is Money | Mortgages & homes

Landlords say deposit scheme is suffering - 4 days ago

Landlords and tenants who rely on independent deposit schemes fear the process is being undermined...
Mortgage lending down 10% in November - 6 days ago

Mortgage lending fell by a greater-than-expected 10% last month as the market suffered it...
Property to stall agree economist and agents - 1 week ago

Bank of England economist Kate Barker has forecast the property market rally will end soon, as...
How to make a mortgage complaint - 1 week ago

If your lender tries to change your mortgage terms or refuses a reasonable request find out how to...
Barclays refuses to help family save home - 1 week ago

Barclays has been branded a Scrooge for refusing to allow a family to move on to cheaper mortgage...
Repossessions up but arrears are falling - 1 week ago

The number of people who lost their homes rose by 3% during the third quarter of the year but there...

This is Money | Credit & loans

How can I fight credit card penalty? - 5 days ago

My credit card company has slapped me with a £12 charge. How can I avoid this rip-off fee?
'Baffling' new card rules hurt small firms - 1 week ago

Small businesses are being hit with penalty fees for failing to abide by 'baffling' new rules...
Debt-free cases on brink of judgement - 2 weeks ago

The fate of tens of thousands of borrowers who are trying to escape paying their debts will be known...
Please help me clear my name - 3 weeks ago

I've never had any arrears but I have a county court judgment against my name that I cannot track...
Save as you spend on new Amex cards - 3 weeks ago

Families who regularly shop at supermarkets can get a great rewards deal with a new card from...
Card firms raise rates ahead of Christmas - 1 month ago

Credit card firms are pushing up interest rates by as much as 7% ahead of Christmas

This is Money | Tax & wills

Can I claim IHT allowance after 27 years? - 1 week ago

My first wife died 27 years ago. Can still I claim her IHT allowance to raise mine to £650,000 even...
How impending tax rises will affect you - 1 week ago

We highlight the key changes that Alistair Darling chose not to mention in his speech, explaining...
How much can partner give me tax-free? - 2 weeks ago

My husband wants to top up my savings. Is there a limit to how much he can give me in any tax year?...
Pre-Budget: Thousands more to pay 40% tax - 2 weeks ago

First an extension of 50% income tax was on the cards. Now the Pre-Budget Report looks likely to...
How to make charity donations go further - 2 weeks ago

Charities are feeling the pinch so how can you help those helping others and what is the best way to...
Are redundancy payouts entirely tax-free? - 3 weeks ago

I've been made redundant and offered payment of £15,000. Will it all be tax-free?

This is Money | Insurance

Insure pets against Christmas mishaps - 4 days ago

Owners have forsaken pet insurance in the recession, but with decorations, turkey bones and...
How insurers still escape paying out - 5 days ago

Edward Gibbs' fire damage claim was dismissed by Aviva. Can anything level the playing field between...
How to avoid paying out for burst pipes - 5 days ago

Last December and January saw more claims for damage caused by 'escape of water' than for either...
Travel insurance with best cancellation cover - 1 week ago

Which insurance companies offer the best cover when it comes to cancellations and delays?
Motorist has demolished my wall - 1 week ago

A sports car ended up in my garden after demolishing a high wall. Why will the driver's insurer not...
Holiday burglary alert for students - 2 weeks ago

Students are being warned against leaving valuables such as laptops in their digs over Christmas

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This is Money | Home

Cheap champagne offers: where to buy - yesterday

Looking for a champagne moment? Here are the best festive fizz offers, from under a tenner to £40...
The best (and simplest) pre-pay mobiles - 10 hours ago

Don't want to sign your life away for an ultra-fancy mobile phone? We present the best...
Where to save children's Christmas money - 2 days ago

Some miserly banks are paying children a pittance in interest compared to their adult accounts. We...
Abbey glitch leaves thousands with no pay - yesterday

Abbey customers are being made to wait for their salaries and benefit payments after a technical...