British Gas parent group Centrica has indicated that it may increase prices in order to maintain profitability into the second half of 2008.
March 31st sees the official introduction of the 2008 edition of the Banking Code.
Changes to UK legislation on depositor protection could be seen as a hurried response to the Northern Rock crisis, according to the British Bankers Association (BBA).
Consumers throughout the UK are set to benefit from free financial advice as part of a new government initiative.
The magazine editor of consumer advice body Which? has expressed his shock over the amount of personal information regarding his home and family that could be obtained using publicly accessible websites.
Using the internet for banking is a popular method for expats, according to the latest research, but more could use the online banking experience to make their money work harder for them.
The monetary policy committees decision to lower the base rate was unanimous, the Bank of England has revealed.
The Bank of England faces a year of difficult interest rate decisions, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
The British Bankers Association reveals it is to support plans to see high street banks engage with the provision of individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs).
More than two million Britons are heading abroad to do their Christmas shopping, new research shows.
A new version of the Banking Code is not to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of age, it has emerged.
A new method of putting money aside for Christmas spending has been introduced by Post Office, which aims to fill a gap created by the collapse of savings club Farepak.
Interest rates seem set to hit six per cent following the publication of the Bank of Englands quarterly inflation report.
The Bank of England has voted to maintain the base rate of interest, it has emerged.
Property in the UK is among the most overvalued in the world, it has been claimed.
Consumers complaining about unauthorised current account usage charges could find their objection put on hold, it has emerged.
The affordability issues presented by the rising cost of mortgages and council tax are "not hitting home", an expert claims.
Interest rate rises promise a sound future for business banking, it has been claimed.
Rises in the Bank of Englands base rate of interest may be good news for savers and holders of offset mortgages, it has emerged.
Interest rate offers are frequently designed to attract customers to a current account which will not be of long-term benefit, it has been warned.
Competition between utilities providers in the European Union could be increased if more consumers switch supplier, it has been advised.
Strong approval figures for mortgages could add to the pressure for the Bank of England to raise interest rates in July, it has been suggested.
A judge has criticised the tactics employed by banks when facing allegations of unfair current account overdraft charges.
Paying wages to employees may be simplified by a new pre-paid Visa card, it has been suggested.
The best savings account interest rates may not be found on the high street, an expert has warned.
Brits may be losing money by investing in the biscuit bank rather than in individual savings accounts (Isas), it has been claimed.
Consumer confidence in the economy reflects that among the business banking sector, Lloyds TSB states.
Inflation in real terms bites hardest in retirement, according to the Alliance Trust.
Cash and corporate bond individual savings accounts (Isas) are "truly tax-free", according to the Financial Times.
Interest rates could still rise in the coming months, according to economists.
The Bank of Englands decision to raise interest rates to 5.5 per cent may be celebrated by savings account holders, it has been suggested.
Inflation is a "big problem", says Kenneth Clarke.
Britons should consider their options when choosing individual savings accounts (Isa), an expert claims.
Business banking customers may receive free daily access from Alliance & Leicester.
The Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to retain the current base rate of interest of 5.25 per cent.
Credit card holders are being subjected to at least 12 different tactics from banks looking to increase their revenues, according to new research.
The Co-operative Banks parent company, the Co-operative Group, has been named as the UKs most ethical company in a new study.
Insurance provider More Than is warning of the potential impact on business banking of failing to comply with fire regulations.
The current 5.25 per cent base rate of interest may be the peak value reached, according to John Charcol.
Co-operative Bank has revealed it is to go "beyond carbon neutral" in its continuing drive towards sustainability.
Alliance & Leicester has been named the best provider of current accounts for business banking for the fifth year running.
Halifax has launched an appeal to reunite its customers with up to £44 million in dormant savings accounts.
Nearly eight out of ten Britons spend pay rises and bonuses without considering putting some in their savings account, according to Alliance & Leicester.
The Bank of England has maintained the base rate of interest at 5.25 per cent following last months 0.25 per cent increase.
The Bank of England may choose to increase the base rate of interest again this month, according to Lloyds TSB.
Business banking confidence rose sharply in January, Lloyds TSB has found.
Lloyds TSB has commented on its new Save the Change savings account, which was opened to transactions this week.
AA has announced it is to pass on the Bank of Englands base rate increase to its customers through an increase of the interest rate on its savings accounts.
Insurance provider More Than has revealed the results of its investigation into its customers call centre habits.
Internet bank cahoot has announced it is to increase the rates on its savings account with effect from February 7th 2007.
Insurance provider More Than has tackled the issue of customers being "passed from pillar to post" by introducing a personalised service within its call centres.
Lloyds TSB has suggested that considering insurance options may be a strategy for its business banking clients to avoid Blue Monday on January 22nd.
Confidence in business banking is high, according to the Lloyds TSB Business in Britain survey published today.
Post Office has increased the interest rate on its savings account to reflect the Bank of Englands decision to raise the base rate to 5.25 per cent.
The Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to raise the base rate to 5.25 per cent, it has been revealed.
Business banking may suffer due to "workaholic" Britons putting their health at risk, says insurance provider More Than.
Alliance & Leicester has announced its business banking customers may benefit from a new automated Post Office service to be implemented across the 14,300 Post Office branches nationwide.
Financial services provider Alliance & Leicester has revealed the details of its new deposit account for business banking.
Barclays bank has announced it is offering its highest ever savings account interest rate.
Alliance & Leicester has announced that nearly half of Britons admit to raiding their savings accounts in 2006 to pay for purchases.
Credit reporting agency Equifax has called Christmas "open season" for fraudsters, following a study by Sainsburys Bank.
Small retailers have been warned against the risks of fire and theft in the run-up to Christmas by the business banking arm of financial services provider More Than.
High-street bank Barclays has stated that it expects current accounts to be raided on Saturday, December 23rd as last-minute present buying hits its peak.
Post Office is recommending its One4All gift voucher as an alternative to last-minute shopping for presents.
Public perception expects interest rates to rise over the coming year, according to Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Children are putting more than half of their pocket money into a savings account, according to high street bank Halifax.
Customers of Co-Operative Bank have been warned to ensure they have adequate health insurance.
A new savings account has been launched by Lloyds TSB to help those who pay mostly by debit card to put away a little extra each time they make a purchase.
A study by Lloyds TSB has found a high level of confidence in the business banking market.
Child trust funds are "going in the right direction", according to an investments advice company.
Post Office has suggested its new One4All gift voucher as an alternative to last-minute savings account raids over the festive season.
Ethical business banking has overtaken sales of products such as beer and cigarettes, according to Co-operative Bank.
Consumer advice service Which? has encouraged consumers to save for their retirement in the face of low financial confidence.
Post Office has raised the interest rate on its instant-access savings account in accordance with the Bank of Englands increase in the base rate.
Sainsburys Bank has noted how its savings account compares to those available from other financial institutions.
Sainsburys Bank has revealed research which it says shows the benefits of its internet savings account.
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced it is to provide up to 100 cash machines in rural post offices.
Lloyds TSB has announced optimistic results in its monthly business banking barometer.
Online bank Egg has appointed Ian Kerr, ex-boss of Halifax, as its chief executive.
Staff are to be trained in relationship management practice by the business banking subsidiary of high street bank Alliance and Leicester, under a new partnership with De Montfort University.
High street bank Alliance & Leicester has launched a new high-interest savings account.
Consumers confidence in their personal circumstances has increased this month, according to a report from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets, the banks business banking subsidiary.
Child trust funds are encouraging a "national savings culture" among parents and children, according to finance company Family Investments.
Internet bank First Direct is to offer a number of services via mobile phone.
Alliance and Leicester has announced new interest rates on its Balance Builder business banking solution.
Research carried out by Lloyds TSB reveals students of today are "sensible, sober and savvy".
A large proportion of Britons do not believe they are saving enough, according to a new report.
The Post Office has announced it is set to raise the interest rate on its Instant Saver account following the Monetary Policy Committees (MPC) decision to put up the base rate.
Citibank has teamed up with another lender to offer customers protection products from August.
Online bank Cahoot is to use the market tool Canvasse Saver to better target potential customers.
According to the British Bankers Association (BBA), nearly half (42.5 per cent) of British businesses now bank online.
Mays inflation increase was expected, says Lloyds TSBs chief UK economist.
The Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) has kept interest rates at the same level for the 11th month in a row, it announced today.
Convenience store customers who use cash machines spend 65 per cent more during their visit, independent research has found.
Following a successful trial period, Lloyds TSB is launching Islamic banking products in its branches nationwide.
A large number of Britons are failing to meet their savings targets, according to a new report.
A cap on the amount that financial providers can charge as a late fee has been limited to credit cards only.
Shopping around to find a new bank account could prove beneficial if people take lesser known banks into account, according to MoneyExpert.
Basic bank accounts are proving to be extremely popular with people hoping to avoid getting into debt, according to the British Bankers Association (BBA).
Bank customers have been advised that it is vital to check their banks policy on overdrafts to avoid large fines.
Lifetime loyalty to one bank no longer appears to be as popular, according to Alliance & Leicester (A&L).
Millions of Britons are planning on switching their bank account, according to new research.
Bank charges on unauthorised overdrafts have been labelled as nothing more than a "money-spinner" in a campaign launched by Which?
Last year 8.7 million UK residents changed their current accounts, according to new research.
More than half of all Britons do there banking online, according to new research.
Over the last decade a fifth of the nations bank branches have closed their doors, according to new research.
