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National Savings and Investments NS&I is to release new issues of its Index-linked Savings Certificates. The new issues, sold in three and five-year terms, will be available to consumers from Wednesday

National Savings and Investments NS&I has launched a new savings account offering customers an easy way of managing their cash reserves. The institution is making its Direct Saver account, which

Housing market supply is once again outstripping demand, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Rics. The organisation says new instructions outpaced buyer interest for a second consecutive

Around one in four Britons wish they had started putting money away earlier in life, new research has found. With millions still struggling financially as a result of the economic downturn, a study carried

A specialist van and motorhome insurance firm has claimed that now could be a good time for firms to consider expanding their fleet. According to Staveley Head, investment in a new fleet can actually save

The recession has led to a resurgence in camping and caravanning in the UK, it has been claimed. According to Jon Dale, spokesperson for The Camping and Caravanning Club, people have not had the disposable

The AA handled 100 claims for snow and ice-related crashes before lunch on Friday December 19th, as the UK was hit by bad weather. The majority of accidents were tail-end shunts, and collisions on bends,

Shoppers need to be aware of their rights this Christmas as they embark on a credit card spending splurge, it has been suggested. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' Know Your Consumer

Consumers seeking 0% credit cards this December should act quickly, it has been reported. According to Subprime Blogger, making a late application for the best credit card deals is not an option during

Drivers who fail to include breakdown cover on their insurance policy may live to regret their decision, one industry expert has claimed. Gavin Hill-Smith, a spokesperson for the AA, told the Daily Mail

A new scheme is offering cheaper insurance to young motorists who agree not to drive their vehicles between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00 GMT. Motaquote, in partnership with RSA Insurance Group, is rolling

More than three-quarters of all parents will spend more than they can afford on children this Christmas, it has been reported. According to research conducted by Egg, the average family will spend almost

Ryanair passengers can avoid paying a debit and credit card booking fee by signing up for a MasterCard prepaid card, the carrier has announced. Spokesperson Stephen McNamara said that when the firm's Visa

New government regulations on credit cards could help reduce the number of people seeking debt advice, it has been suggested. According to a spokesperson for the Consumer Credit Counselling Service CCCS,

The government has announced plans to tackle 'unfair' credit card practices and charges. According to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, such charges could be outlawed under new proposals,

Consumers may be better off seeking free debt advice than using claims management firms, it has been suggested. According to myfinances.co.uk, there has been a rapid rise in the number of companies claiming

The number of calls being made for free debt advice to the Insolvency Helpline has increased, it has been claimed. According to a spokesperson for the service, the number of calls has risen by 30 per cent

The Financial Services Authority FSA is proposing that mortgage lenders will have to carry out more comprehensive credit checks on potential borrowers. Increased credit checks will need to be carried

Falling into serious debt can affect the quality of your life, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by talkaboutdebt.co.uk indicates that 27 per cent of those with major financial concerns believe

More needs to be done in terms of offering free debt advice to problem gamblers, it has been reported. Speaking after UK charity Gamrcare reported that debts of up to £60,000 might be common among