Copyright © 2010MoneyHighStreet.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:45:01 GMT Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:45:01 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ The latest personal finance and money news for consumers http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ en 60 http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/new-fixed-rate-mortgage-from-yorkshire-building-society/ Yorkshire Building Society has launched its lowest ever headline 2 year fixed rate mortgage at just 2.99%. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:20 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/new-fixed-rate-mortgage-from-yorkshire-building-society/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/travel-insurance-news/british-airways-strike-check-your-travel-insurance-policies/ With the imminent start of the British Airways cabin crew strike flights travellers are warned to check their travel insurance policies. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:49:21 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/travel-insurance-news/british-airways-strike-check-your-travel-insurance-policies/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/brits-could-save-643-by-switching-energy-supplier/ British consumers could save up to £643 each year by switching energy provider and car and home insurance providers, GoCompare.com has found in a new study. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:35:36 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/brits-could-save-643-by-switching-energy-supplier/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-loan-news/new-competitive-personal-loan-rate-from-nationwide/ Nationwide has a new personal loan rate for loans of up to 5 years and up to £14,999. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:07:45 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-loan-news/new-competitive-personal-loan-rate-from-nationwide/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mobile-phone-news/consumers-miss-out-on-saving-money-as-they-are-too-afraid-to-lose-their-mobile-phone-number/ Whilst some 25% of mobile phone users have switched networks over the last year to save money, around 2 million customers are missing out on a better deal because of their fear of losing their phone number. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:11:14 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mobile-phone-news/consumers-miss-out-on-saving-money-as-they-are-too-afraid-to-lose-their-mobile-phone-number/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/debt-help-news/buy-to-let-debt-woes-for-landlords/ Buy to let landlords are increasingly facing serious debt problems, according to new research by IVA.com. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:54:42 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/debt-help-news/buy-to-let-debt-woes-for-landlords/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/lloyds-banking-group-allows-higher-mortgage-overpayments/ Lloyds Banking Group has launched a new scheme that allows customers with a variable rate mortgage to make increased mortgage overpayments without any financial penalty. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:41:44 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/lloyds-banking-group-allows-higher-mortgage-overpayments/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/credit-card-news/use-the-car-scrappage-scheme-before-its-too-late/ The Car Scrappage Scheme is due to end on 31 March or when the money runs out. If you want to take advantage of the scheme to buy a new a car be quick as time is running out. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:39:58 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/credit-card-news/use-the-car-scrappage-scheme-before-its-too-late/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/santander-cuts-interest-rates-on-fixed-rate-mortgages/ Santander has cut the interest rates on its fixed rate mortgages by up to 0.4%, enhancing its market leading offering for those looking for long term fixed rate mortgages. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:55:58 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/santander-cuts-interest-rates-on-fixed-rate-mortgages/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/edf-energy-scottish-power-join-gas-price-war/ Hot on the heels of price cuts announced by nPower, EDF Energy and Scottish Power are also reducing their gas prices as the energy price war continues. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:59:05 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/edf-energy-scottish-power-join-gas-price-war/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/energy-bill-debts-increase/ Average energy bill debts have increased 16% in the last 2 years and the coldest winter for 30 years has sent UK households deeper into debt with energy suppliers. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:34:56 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/energy-bill-debts-increase/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/yorkshire-tracker-mortgage-interest-rate-cut/ Yorkshire Building Society has cut the interest rate on its making the best buy tracker mortgage for those with a 15% deposit. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:25:23 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/yorkshire-tracker-mortgage-interest-rate-cut/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/broadband-news/broadband-speeds-still-disappoint/ The number of Brits who are unhappy with their broadband speeds has increased for the third year running, according to a new survey. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:47 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/broadband-news/broadband-speeds-still-disappoint/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/npower-lowers-gas-prices-in-spring-energy-sale/ nPower is the latest energy company to reduce its prices as it lowers its standard gas prices for two million domestic customers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:28:24 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/npower-lowers-gas-prices-in-spring-energy-sale/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/pet-insurance-news/dogs-to-be-insured-microchipped/ The Government plans to toughen laws to protect the public against dangerous dogs and as a result all dogs may need to be covered by insurance and have a microchip. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:24:25 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/pet-insurance-news/dogs-to-be-insured-microchipped/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/travel-insurance-news/travel-insurance-costs-rise-for-older-travellers/ British pensioners face high travel insurance costs, with European travellers facing a significant hike in prices as they reach the age of 65. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:04:25 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/travel-insurance-news/travel-insurance-costs-rise-for-older-travellers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/life-insurance-news/quit-smoking-save-life-insurance-costs/ No Smoking Day is a timely reminder of the health dangers associated with smoking and the amount you can save on life insurance premiums if you quit smoking. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:47:09 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/life-insurance-news/quit-smoking-save-life-insurance-costs/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/e-on-gas-prices-cut/ E.ON is cutting its gas prices by 6%, a move that follows that of British Gas just over a month ago and that of Scottish and Southern last week. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:51:30 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/e-on-gas-prices-cut/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/media-news/virgin-media-launch-film4-hd-e4-hd/ Virgin Media will launch Film4 HD and E4 HD on its digital TV platform this summer. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:57:28 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/media-news/virgin-media-launch-film4-hd-e4-hd/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/car-insurance-news/car-insurance-premiums-on-the-rise-2/ Car insurance premiums are on their way up according to Admiral and supported by the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:34:48 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/car-insurance-news/car-insurance-premiums-on-the-rise-2/