Copyright © 2011MoneyHighStreet.com Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:01 GMT Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:01 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ The latest personal finance and money news for consumers http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ en 60 http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/alternative-assets-news/chateau-dyquem-1811-bottle-of-white-wine-hits-record/ A bottle of Chateau d'Yquem white wine sold for a record £75,000 - you might not have such a valuable bottle but whether you have a wine cellar to enjoy or are investing in wine, make sure you have the best insurance in place Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:48:03 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/alternative-assets-news/chateau-dyquem-1811-bottle-of-white-wine-hits-record/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/new-fixed-rate-buy-to-let-mortgage-from-leeds/ Leeds Building Society has a new 2 year fixed rate buy to let mortgage with free standard valuation and no completion fee, adding more finance options for landlords. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:48:33 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/new-fixed-rate-buy-to-let-mortgage-from-leeds/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-finance-news/petrol-prices-just-short-of-record-high/ Soaring oil prices have pushed the cost of petrol at the pump to just 1p shy of its 137.43p record set in May – just as Shell and BP reveal huge profits. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:11:52 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-finance-news/petrol-prices-just-short-of-record-high/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/british-gas-dividend-payout/ Shareholders in British Gas are to be awarded a bonus payout by its parent company, Centrica – just as its customers face major price rises. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:26:52 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/british-gas-dividend-payout/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mobile-phone-news/three-slashes-smartphone-contract-prices/ Have you ever thought about getting your hands on a smartphone, but been put off by the price of the handset? If so, take a look at these great new deals from Three. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:19:51 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mobile-phone-news/three-slashes-smartphone-contract-prices/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/car-insurance-news/young-drivers-car-insurance-premiums-fall/ Young drivers car insurance premiums have fallen but fraud is still a big issue according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:05:15 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/car-insurance-news/young-drivers-car-insurance-premiums-fall/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/pension-news/workers-pay-more-keep-public-sector-pensions/ The Government is about to announce its pension reform plans, which are expected to see significant increases in pension contributions for public sector workers starting from April 2012. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:58:37 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/pension-news/workers-pay-more-keep-public-sector-pensions/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/foreign-exchange-news/foreign-exchange-pounds-falls-against-us-dollar/ The Pound weakened against the US Dollar as concerns rise over the economy as it barely grew in the second quarter. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:57:00 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/foreign-exchange-news/foreign-exchange-pounds-falls-against-us-dollar/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/experts-advise-choosing-fixed-rate-mortgages/ Mortgage experts are advising customers to snap up current mortgage rates as economic woes have pushed them to their lowest ever levels. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:42:47 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/experts-advise-choosing-fixed-rate-mortgages/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/insurance-news/insurance-fraud-increases-annual-premiums/ False insurance claims were up almost 10% in 2010 says the ABI, costing the industry an estimated £2 billion every year – and leaving policyholders with an extra £44 on their annual premiums. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:01:25 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/insurance-news/insurance-fraud-increases-annual-premiums/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/junior-isas-higher-annual-limit/ Junior ISAs will be available from November 11 and the annual limit will be £3,600 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:56:58 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/junior-isas-higher-annual-limit/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/average-savings-rate-hits-new-high/ The average savings rate has broken the 1% barrier for the first time since before the Bank of England cut the base rate to 0.5% – but rising inflation still threatens savings. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:51:32 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/average-savings-rate-hits-new-high/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-finance-news/uk-sees-increase-in-fraud/ According to new figures from fraud prevention service CIFAS, cases of fraud in the UK grew by 10% in the first half of 2011 compared to the previous six months. Can you do more to protect your money? Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:59:43 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/personal-finance-news/uk-sees-increase-in-fraud/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/british-gas-fined-for-complaints-handling/ British Gas has been fined £2.5 million by the energy regulator Ofgem for the mishandling of customer complaints – another sign that Ofgem is serious about keeping the energy industry in line. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:44:29 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/energy-news/british-gas-fined-for-complaints-handling/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/prepaid-currency-card-news/pound-struggles-get-best-holiday-travel-money-deal-on-your-holiday-travel-money/ If you're about to head off on holiday the bad news is that the Pound is struggling against many of the most popular currency destinations which means you'll have to work harder to get the best deal on your holiday travel money. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:03:07 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/prepaid-currency-card-news/pound-struggles-get-best-holiday-travel-money-deal-on-your-holiday-travel-money/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/credit-card-news/wedding-gifts-costs-more/ If you're getting married this summer you could well be in for a bumper set of wedding gifts as new research reveals Britons now spend nearly £80 on average on presents. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:19:02 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/credit-card-news/wedding-gifts-costs-more/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/major-banks-mortgage-lending-drops/ New figures reported by the British Bankers’ Association show that mortgage lending fell by 11% during June. So are better mortgage deals on the way Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:18:23 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/major-banks-mortgage-lending-drops/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/egg-savings-and-mortgages-bought-by-yorkshire-building-society/ Yorkshire Building Society has announced plans to buy the savings and mortgage divisions of internet bank Egg – a move that could grow its mortgage lending. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:55:04 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/egg-savings-and-mortgages-bought-by-yorkshire-building-society/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/younger-people-know-little-about-savings/ Young people know less about their savings than older savers says HSBC research – but they’re more likely to have savings goals than 35-44 year olds. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:27:55 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/savings-news/younger-people-know-little-about-savings/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/borrowers-warned-over-liar-loans/ Some brokers are using loopholes to allow people to self-certify their annual earnings – and they’re putting some borrowers’ homes at risk. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:30:17 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/mortgage-news/borrowers-warned-over-liar-loans/