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Banks will repay taxpayer in full, says BBA

Banks will repay taxpayer in full, says BBA

The British Banking Association (BBA) has said that its members are committed to repaying taxpayers in full for their support during the financial crisis.

Zero per cent credit card numbers fall

The number of balance transfer cards is falling, credit card borrowers have been warned.

Retirement planning tops consumer concerns

Retirement planning continues to be the main reason consumers seek professional financial advice, new figures show.

Mortgage lending up six per cent in February

Mortgage lending increased by six per cent in February, according to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Product focus: Regular savings accounts

Regular savings accounts require savers who are committed to making fixed repayments each month.
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Little room for manoeuvre
by TimL
Little room for manoeuvre

I wouldn’t want to swap places with Alistair Darling when he steps up at 12.30pm next Wednesday to deliver what could well turn out to be his swansong as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

He appears to be firmly wedged between a number of rocks and a lot of hard places.

Delivering on a promise to reduce a record post-war public sector debt by half within the next four years would represent a sizeable challenge at the best of times.

However, trying to do it without annoying ...

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Guides

Guide Compensation: Merged Building Society Customers
Due to the financial turmoil in recent months, a number of small building societies have had to be rescued by their larger cousins, or have chosen to merge with other companies to strengthen their businesses...

Guide Depositor Protection - Offshore Accounts
Details of consumer protection for money held in Offshore Accounts...

Guide Who Owns Who? – Banks and Savings
The following list covers the main UK banks, and, importantly, banking and savings brands.

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