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Mortgage market 'still not friendly for first-time buyers'

The home credit market may still not be suitable for first-time buyers, an expert has said.People looking to get their first foot on the residential property and mortgage market in the UK may still struggle to do so in the near future due to the ongoing d... Read >

Trio charged with possessing 72 counterfeit debit and credit cards

They could face up to ten years in prison if convicted.Three people have been charged with the possession of 72 counterfeit debit and credit cards, it has been revealedThe items, along with Medicare cards and 18 drivers' licences were seized after a raid ... Read >

Virgin extends credit card offer

Virgin has extended a special credit card offer.Virgin credit card customers might be delighted to note that the lender has decided to extend a special offer on one of its products. In news that may also be pertinent to anyone with a Virgin ISA, the fina... Read >

RBS and NatWest business account holders 'can access funds at the Post Office'

Business account customers with two major financiers can now access their finances at branches of the Post Office.Companies with business accounts with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest will now be able to access their finances through the Post... Read >

Cater Allen introduces new business account

A firm has launched a new business account product.Companies searching for alternative business banking options in the UK may wish to note that one lender has introduced a new business account.In news which may also interest organisations with Santander b... Read >

Santander ISA 'a great option for savers'

The Flexible ISA from Santander offers one of the best rates on the current market and comes recommended by online financial magazine moneyweek.comThe Santander Flexible ISA offers savers the chance to earn an impressive rate of 2.85 per cent, tracking at... Read >

Buy-to-let mortgage market 'will not recover in near future'

The buy-to-let mortgage market will remain subdued in the near future, an expert has said.The buy-to-let mortgage market in the UK will not make a full recovery from the effects of the global economic downturn for the foreseeable future, an expert has sai... Read >

Selected taxi firms 'making millions from excessive credit card transaction fees'

Some companies have been overcharging consumers in terms of credit card fees, one consumer group has revealed. Selected taxi firms are making a lot of money from charging excessive credit card transaction fees, one industry expert has said.Choice spokesma... Read >

Older people 'likely to curb current account spending first'

Older people in the UK are likely to reduce their spending before younger people, an expert has said.Older members of the UK population are likely to be the first group to curb spending from finance outlets such as credit cards and their current accounts ... Read >

Expert: Still time to boost savings before Christmas

An expert has said that people can still save for Christmas.There is still time for people to boost their savings accounts such as ISAs and fixed rate bonds before the festive period gets underway, an expert has advised.According to Mark Bower, managing d... Read >

Pick up the phone 'and ask for a better mortgage deal'

After the recent Commonwealth Bank interest rate rise it could be a good time to try to negotiate a better home loan deal, one expert has suggested.Now is the time to think about picking up the phone and asking for a better mortgage deal from your provide... Read >

Skipton Building Society launches new fixed bonds deal

A lender has launched a new fixed bonds product.Anyone thinking about taking out Skipton Building Society fixed rate bonds may be interested in a savings account now being offered by the financier.The lender has announced that it is to launch a new fixed ... Read >

Borrowing tips to meet the cost of Christmas

A 0% purchases credit card could offer ideal assistance to those looking to borrow in the build-up to Christmas.Britons searching for a helping hand when it comes to money this Christmas may want to consider 0% credit card deals, one writer claims.Serena ... Read >

Abbey customers face late payments due to technical fault

Hundreds of thousands of customers banking with Abbey have failed to have money transferred into their accounts due to a technical error.The problem occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, which led to many bank accounts facing delays in receivi... Read >

Fixed rate bonds provide potential to earn 10x base rate

Over the last year, the financial sector has witnessed some extremely turbulent times, beginning with the credit crunch and moving into the recession. This has made us all more aware of our financial well-being, encouraging people to become more frugal wi... Read >