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Increase in energy prices predicted

Large increases in gas and electricity prices have been forecast by an online price comparison website.

Store card warning from the Post Office

The Post Office has urged consumers to be cautious when they look at getting a credit or store card.

Brits start saving for Christmas now

A new survey has found that one in ten British adults will start saving for next Christmas this month.

Many Britons would be better offset

According to Intelligent Finance, offset mortgages could be advantageous to even more people than before.

Brits urged to get cancer cover

Sir Richard Branson has told the British public that they should make sure they have insurance in place.

Tax payers advised to get forms in on time

Over £400 million will unnecessarily go to the taxman this year says IFA Promotion.

Debt test introduced to help borrowers cope

A new online service to help people to avoid and manage debt has been established.

Ex-smokers losing money by not telling insurer

People who have quit smoking are missing out on reduced life insurance premiums

Brits "comfortable" with chip and pin

People in the UK are "confortable" with the new chip and pin card system.

Home-buying on the up again, according to RICS

House prices rose for the second month in a row in December

Mortgage lending hits seasonal high

Despite a decrease in gross mortgage lending in December, the result was strong compared to past years

Personal loan rates reduction 'frenzy'

There has been a trend this month of loan providers reducing their annual rates to under six per cent.

Annual financial health check could help to boost savings

Britons have been told they should check their finances to see if they can improve their situation.

Q4 growth better than expected

Economic growth in Britain did better than predicted in the last quarter of 2005.

FSA warns of dangers of borrowing irresponsibly

The UK's finance watchdog, the Financial Services Authority, has stated its concern over the rising levels of debt in Br

Brits to cool borrowing on credit for the time being

UK consumers expect to spend less on their credit cards

Mortgage approvals hit new high

Approvals in December increased to their highest point last year.

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