Miliband ''urges providers to cut bills''
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 17, 2008
The environment secretary met with large gas and electricity providers today.
Card spending ''up for September''
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 17, 2008
September''s £60 tax rebate could have led to an upswing in card spending, new data suggests.
Mining firms lose and gain on FTSE 100
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 14, 2008
Mining companies listed on the FTSE 100 ended the day with mixed results following a confident start in the morning.
Loan provider PPI “backlash” anticipated
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 14, 2008
Loan providers could introduce new charges for consumers following proposals to ban the sale of payment protection insurance (PPI), it has been claimed.
Telecoms companies among FTSE 100 risers
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 13, 2008
Telecommunications providers were among the risers on the FTSE 100 today, which closed down 12.81 points at 4,169.21.
Oil and gas slide on FTSE 100
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 12, 2008
Oil and gas producers were among the losers on the FTSE 100 today, which closed at 4,169.70 points.
Banks ''committed'' to small businesses
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 12, 2008
The UK''s leading lenders are to underline their commitment to helping their customers through the financial crisis in a meeting today.
¼ without insurance in Britain
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 12, 2008
Nearly one quarter of Britons are leaving themselves exposed to risks by foregoing particular types of insurance, new research shows.
High interest loans ''a last resort''
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 12, 2008
Consumers have been urged to explore other solutions to financing debt than high interest loans and credit cards by a debt charity.
Banks lose on FTSE 100
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. November 11, 2008
Banks are among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 today, amid continued concern about the state of the financial markets.
