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Is my money safe? Moneyextra.com savings help

In recent times many non-UK banks have topped the best buy tables with very competitive rates for savers. However with the recent events in Europe with Icesave (Iceland), ING Direct (Holland) and on this side of the water with HBOS, Halifax and Barnsley BS, (to name but a few!) it is not surprising savers are becoming concerned whether to put their hard earned cash into such accounts which until now they may never have heard of. ...

Moneyextra.com under new management

Moneyextra.com, the UK's longest-established price comparison site is under new management....

Motoring.co.uk acquired by Moneyextra.com

Leading price comparison website Moneyextra.com today announces the acquisition of one of the UK's top motoring websites, motoring.co.uk....

Britons admit to being unprepared for floods

Almost two thirds (65 per cent) of British homeowners said they did not feel prepared in the event of a flood occurring in the area they live in, according to new research from home insurer, Zurich....

Green cars save the wallet

Greener cars aren't just better for the environment, they can also save you money, says the Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving, available on the high street today....

Three quarters of drivers speed, undeterred by cameras, survey shows

Almost three-quarters of UK drivers admit to regularly speeding, confident that they won't be detected by the current network of fixed speed cameras, according to a survey by The Co-operative Insurance. ...

Catholic Building Society members approve the merger with Chelsea Building Society

Catholic Building Society held a Special General Meeting (SGM) where its shareholding and borrowing members showed their approval for the proposed merger with Chelsea Building Society. ...

Barclays Stockbrokers launches supertracker offering exposure to FTSE 100 Index

For those investors seeking to take advantage of the current market valuations, but who are nervous that there will continue to be significant market volatility Barclays Stockbrokers today announces the launch of a new Investment Note...

Scots tackle debt demons but turn back on savings

The current economic climate has brought the UK's finances into sharp focus, marking the end of the 'buy now, pay later' culture, but despite gathering economic gloom, two in five (41%) Scots are saving less, according to a new report by Lloyds TSB Consumer Banking....

Leeds Building Society guarantees real return above soaring inflation

As the rate of inflation soars to a 16–year high and base rate falls below the rate of inflation for the first time since 1981, savers may begin to suffer from a negative real return. ...

Are rising costs making more people go green?

As energy bills continue to soar, it seems that more people now realise that going green is a great way to save money, as well as save the planet. ...

Credit crunch is biting abroad as well, say expats

Britons can take some comfort from the news that the credit crunch is biting just as sharply abroad, according to a major new survey of expatriates by Bupa International. ...

Alliance and Leicester increases the interest rate on its online tracker savings account to 6.30% AER

The changes to Online Tracker follow the recent launch of Alliance & Leicester's eSaver Issue 2 at 6.60% gross pa/AER (6.41% gross monthly). eSaver Issue 2 is designed for longer term savings, not for regularly dipping in and out....

New rapid response unit ready to deploy team of finance experts to councils

A new joint rapid response unit has been set up and is in operation, ready to deploy finance experts to local authorities who need assistance following the failures of Icelandic banks. ...

Inflation rate facing the elderly hits a six-year high

The inflation rate amongst the elderly is at a 6 year high, an astonishing 7.8%. Alliance Trust's ongoing monthly study of age related inflation has found that the over 75 year olds continue to be hit the hardest by rising inflation, and the pain is getting worse. This age group saw their inflation rate jump from 7.0% to 7.8% in September....

Jupiter top fund in Alpha League table

Jupiter has been awarded top ranking in the Alpha League Table - the study created by Europerformance and EDHEC to recognise asset management houses on the ability of their managers to add value over and above returns provided by indices. ...

Record number of landlords experience tenant demand growth

A record number of landlords are experiencing growing levels of tenant demand, with many predicting that demand will continue to rise over the next 12 months....

Own a pet to reduce stress

Dogs really are a man's best friend with 90% of people owning a pet for companionship. 85% of people own a dog or a cat to get the endorphins flowing to make them feel happy...

Home not a safe haven for your hard earned cash

As domestic safe sales surge, esure warns homeowners that they could be left under-insured and exposed by keeping too much cash at home....

Pension Protection Fund signposts long term levy proposals

The principles which will underpin proposals for the long-term future of the pension protection levy were set out yesterday in a speech by Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Director of Financial Risk, Martin Clarke....

Economic Secretary announces banking liaison group

Ian Pearson MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, today announced that a new expert liaison group on banking will be set up. ...

More seeking help with mortgage and fuel arrears says Citizens Advice

New figures released today by national charity Citizens Advice reveal that more people are seeking advice on how to manage mortgage and secured loan arrears and fuel debts. ...

Poll reveals 45% of people believe their money is less save than a year ago

A poll commissioned exclusively by Channel 4 News reveals almost half of those questioned feel their savings are less safe than a year ago....

Interest rates falling... not this one

Coventry Building Society, the fourth largest building society in the UK, has announced its 50 Plus eSave account will remain fixed at 6.25%....

Parents sacrifice luxuries to secure future funds for children

As financial situations worsen, parents are having to cut back on personal luxuries in order to secure a better future for their children, according to new research out today by Family Investments, the family savings specialist and UK's leading Child Trust Fund provider. ...