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This is Money | News

Comparison websites ditch watchdog plan - 13 hours ago

A proposed code of conduct for price comparison websites has collapsed, leaving consumers without a...
'Bank regulation could harm UK recovery' - 15 hours ago

Piling too much regulation on banks could push up the cost of credit and damage the economy, the...
Traders splash £5bn betting against the euro - 16 hours ago

Traders and hedge funds are making record bets against the euro, underlining the mounting alarm over...
UK gilt sale success eases debt fears - 17 hours ago

Fears the UK could follow Greece as the next nation to risk defaulting on its debts eased a little...
High St reports worst January in 15 years - 19 hours ago

The worst start to the New Year on the High Street in 15 years has raised new fears of 'double dip'...
Vauxhall cuts even more jobs at Luton - 20 hours ago

Vauxhall has announced that 154 admin jobs will be cut from its Luton factory, on top of the 369...
FSA boss Hector Sants resigns - 21 hours ago

Hector Sants, the chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, has resigned following three...
Married couples pay more tax in Britain - 23 hours ago

Married British couples on modest incomes pay a third more in tax than their counterparts in other...
Bank of England lending 'lifeline needed' - yesterday

The Bank of England is under pressure to extend its £300bn of emergency support to UK lenders or...
Bonds fall as UK lumped with troubled trio - yesterday

British government bonds took a fresh hit amid claims that the Treasury's fractured finances bear...
Branson warns of oil crunch within five years - yesterday

Sir Richard Branson is set to warn ministers that the world is running out of oil and faces a crisis...
Pound dragged lower by debt fears - yesterday

Sterling suffered an 8-and-a-half-month low against the dollar as currency markets shun the UK in...

This is Money | Mortgages & homes

This is Money | Credit & loans

Barclaycard Freedom: is it a winner? - 4 days ago

Barclaycard is gearing up to launch its Freedom 'cashback' scheme in March, but is it any good?
Britons rack up £1.5trillion debt mountain - 5 days ago

Britons are struggling with an astronomical collective personal debt of £1.46trillion, leaving...
Britons rack up £1.5trillion debt mountain - 5 days ago

Britons are struggling with an astronomical collective personal debt of £1.46trillion, leaving...
Banks rake in cash with high loan rates - 1 week ago

Banks are making record profits after hitting customers with the highest personal loan interest...
Banks rake in cash with high loan rates - 1 week ago

Banks are making record profits after hitting customers with the highest personal loan interest...
Expect cashback credit cards to fade away - 2 weeks ago

The number of cashback credit cards on offer has declined dramatically in recent years and they are...

This is Money | Tax & wills

Make the most of tax-free cash breaks - yesterday

Taxpayers must move quickly to make the most of their money before a host of tax breaks face the...
Do we have to pay tax on gift of land? - 1 week ago

We have been given a plot of land so we can build a house. Will there be a problem with capital...
Do we have to pay tax on gift of land? - 1 week ago

We have been given a plot of land so we can build a house. Will there be a problem with capital...
Last minute money-saving tax tips - 2 weeks ago

If you're a higher earner or running a business, some simple steps could reduce dramatically reduce...
Last minute money-saving tax tips - 2 weeks ago

If you're a higher earner or running a business, some simple steps could reduce dramatically reduce...
Can you help me decode my tax code? - 2 weeks ago

I've heard the taxman has sent out incorrect tax codes. How can I check I'm paying the correct tax?...

This is Money | Insurance

Get 90% off insurance for 8 years no-claims - 1 week ago

Eight years no-claims will be eligible for a 90% discount with a new car insurance policy designed...
Get 90% off insurance for 8 years no-claims - 1 week ago

Eight years no-claims will be eligible for a 90% discount with a new car insurance policy designed...
Why won't insurers pay up for roof leak? - 1 week ago

A roof leak during heavy rain has damaged inside my elderly aunt's house. The insurers say the roof...
Why won't insurers pay up for roof leak? - 1 week ago

A roof leak during heavy rain has damaged inside my elderly aunt's house. The insurers say the roof...
How the cost of insurance has soared - 1 week ago

Car insurance premiums saw an unprecedented jump at the end of last year while home insurance costs...
How the cost of insurance has soared - 1 week ago

Car insurance premiums saw an unprecedented jump at the end of last year while home insurance costs...

This is Money | Latest headlines

This is Money | Home

3,000% - banks are the new loan sharks - 53 minutes ago

State-backed banks are charging more for short-term borrowing than back-street lenders and payday...
How to avoid price comparison booby traps - 3 hours ago

They&#39;re supposed to save you time and money, but can you trust them? When using price...
The countries where your travel money goes furthest - 15 hours ago

You need to look at more than a good exchange rate when measuring a holiday destination's value for...
Which shares pay the best dividends? - yesterday

Many experts are saying investors should target strong dividend paying shares in 2010, but which...
Are Post Office accounts still safe? - 21 hours ago

I was told the 100% guarantee on Post Office accounts run from Ireland will cease from 22 September....
Why is my Maestro debit card now Visa? - 15 hours ago

Millions of UK bank customers are having their debit cards changed from Maestro to Visa. We tell you...
Rics: Buyers fall for first time in 14 months - 21 hours ago

House prices are still rising but the number of new homebuyer enquiries has fallen for the first...
My PPI 'refund' was a £60 rip-off - 22 hours ago

I had a call to say I was due a refund for PPI mis-selling. After I provided my bank details, £60...
The cheapest energy supplier for your area - 18 hours ago

It's a postcode lottery when it comes to energy prices, so we reveal the cheapest in your home...
The cheapest online share dealers - 4 days ago

There is a large range of online share dealers out there, and sifting through can be tiresome, so we...
Why you can't get the best mortgage deals - yesterday

What looks like the perfect mortgage deal may be appearing in an advert near you soon, but chances...
Nationwide cuts best mortgage deposits - yesterday

Nationwide has slashed the deposit required for its best remortgage deals moving them into line with...

This is Money | Companies & markets

FTSE close: Land Secs, British Land higher - 23 hours ago

The London market clung to gains in another choppy session today as hopes of a European Union rescue...
Randgold shines as gold proves a hit - 23 hours ago

Miner Randgold Resources saw profits jump 44% last year thanks to rocketing gold prices and investor...
Ex Merrill Lynch boss hired by CIT - 23 hours ago

John Thain, the former Merrill Lynch chief executive, has taken over as head of US lender CIT Group...
Lloyd's of London eyes new markets - 23 hours ago

Lloyd's of London yesterday identified Mexico and Russia as areas for expansion as part of a...
St Modwen says growth returning - 23 hours ago

Shares in St Modwen, the property developer specialising in town centre makeovers, rose despite the...
YouGov's daily election poll ambitions - 23 hours ago

YouGov said it has turned the corner from a forgettable 2009 while revealing plans to soon produce a...
Halfords could move into handicrafts - 23 hours ago

Halfords is considering diversifying in knitting and sewing, as it eyes up potential acquisition...
FTSE 100 preview: Debt fears hurt banks - yesterday

07.40:The FTSE 100 is seen opening down as sovereign debt fears mount up and investors flee banks on...

This is Money | Ask an expert

My PPI 'refund' was a £60 rip-off - 22 hours ago

I had a call to say I was due a refund for PPI mis-selling. After I provided my bank details, £60...
Are Post Office accounts still safe? - 21 hours ago

I was told the 100% guarantee on Post Office accounts run from Ireland will cease from 22 September....
Can I get extra 13 weeks' maternity pay? - yesterday

I have heard that the Government is extending statutory maternity pay from 39 to 52 weeks? Will I be...
Should I pay for my funeral in advance? - yesterday

I am receiving a lot of post from insurance companies about pay-in-advance funeral plans. Are these...
How can winning Premium Bonds be worth £50? - 1 week ago

I see some prize winners have holdings bought recently for £50. How can this be possible when the...
Is my pension trivial enough to take now? - yesterday

Is my £12,000 AVC pension with Standard Life classed as a trivial pension, meaning that I could take...
Can I get help with property repairs? - 4 days ago

I live in a Grade II listed cottage with windows that are rotting away. As I'm a pensioner, can I...
Why won't insurers pay up for roof leak? - 1 week ago

A roof leak during heavy rain has damaged inside my elderly aunt's house. The insurers say the roof...
How much has my £1 grown over 35 years? - 5 days ago

I have a National Savings bank book from 1975 showing savings of £1. How much will it be worth now...
Can I claim ex-husband's pension? - 1 week ago

My former husband and I divorced 11 years ago. He has recently remarried. Am I entitled to claim any...
Help! Where has my state pension gone? - 4 days ago

After years of raising a family and working part time I have been shocked by my low state pension...
Blacklisted but can I get a mortgage? - 5 days ago

My daughter can't get a mortgage because Barclays says she has missed loan payments when she hasn't....

This is Money | Saving & banking

Why is my Maestro debit card now Visa? - 15 hours ago

Millions of UK bank customers are having their debit cards changed from Maestro to Visa. We tell you...
Are Post Office accounts still safe? - 21 hours ago

I was told the 100% guarantee on Post Office accounts run from Ireland will cease from 22 September....
Make the most of tax-free cash breaks - yesterday

Taxpayers must move quickly to make the most of their money before a host of tax breaks face the...
The 'vouchers' that will save our cheques - 2 days ago

Financial Mail's Save Our Cheques campaign has scored a victory with the disclosure of plans for a...
D-day looms over the future of banking - 3 days ago

A new body called the Future of Banking Commission will hand the next Chancellor a list of banking...
Pensioners can earn savings tax-free - 4 days ago

Some pensioners may be able to save hundreds of pounds a year by earning their savings tax-free. It...

This is Money | Consumer advice

This is Money | Retirement

How pension income has collapsed by 70% - 17 hours ago

The UK&#39;s retirement crisis shows no sign of receding as new research shows that pension...
Should I pay for my funeral in advance? - yesterday

I am receiving a lot of post from insurance companies about pay-in-advance funeral plans. Are these...
Is my pension trivial enough to take now? - yesterday

Is my £12,000 AVC pension with Standard Life classed as a trivial pension, meaning that I could take...
Help! Where has my state pension gone? - 4 days ago

After years of raising a family and working part time I have been shocked by my low state pension...
How long must I live to use a pension pot? - 4 days ago

How long after I retire do I need to live in order to recoup my pension savings and make all that...
Should I take risk on my annuity? - 5 days ago

My adviser has recommended a normal annuity for my pension fund but I'm interested in a higher-risk...

This is Money | Small business

MPs: Bailed-out banks betraying small firms - yesterday

Banks have broken promises to lend money to small businesses, stifling growth and pushing many to...
Energy saving loans 'will boost recovery' - yesterday

Businesses should take advantage of interest-free loans being offered by the Carbon Trust to help...
Tips on reapplying for your own job - yesterday

Two out of five workers expect to be forced to reapply for their own jobs this year as employers...

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