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'I've been earning a pittance on my savings'
A few years ago I moved some savings into two easy-access Isas with Virgin Money. In early 2021, I was told the rates would be cut to 0.35% and 0.41% respectively. I recently realised these have remained unchanged, despite interest rates rising. How is this fair? Tony from Suffolk Jenny Ross, Which? Money editor, says... Your frustration is understandable.
Interest rate hike adds £24 a month on to average tracker mortgage payment
For homeowners on a standard variable rate (SVR) mortgage, the average payment could increase by £15.14 per month or nearly £182 per year. SVRs are set by individual lenders and often follow movements in the base rate. The latest base rate increase is the 14th in a row.
Banks recognise savers need more help accessing best rates, says City regulator
The FCA said in a statement: “We held a constructive meeting today, which builds on work we have been doing over several months – to monitor the savings markets and the decisions made. We have challenged firms where their decision making has been slow.” It said: “Those in the room recognised that they needed to do more to help their consumers access the best rates. We too recognise there is a need for further guidance, and will continue our focus on this.
Mayfield Park claims a CIEEM Award
On Wednesday 28th June 2023, Mayfield Park claimed a CIEEM Award for Best Practice – Innovation. The ceremony represented the first time a Buro Happold project has been shortlisted at the CIEEM Awards, with the Mayfield Park development also shortlisted under the Best Practice Large-Scale Mitigation category. The CIEEM Awards seek to celebrate outstanding ecological and environmental management practice across the UK and Ireland.
Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’
It found the median average price paid for those declaring medical conditions was 56% or £54 more than those without medical conditions. People with medical conditions paid £150 on average while those without paid around £96, the survey indicated. One customer, who told Which? they have well-controlled diabetes, said they had found they were paying roughly four times what they would be charged if they did not declare their condition, which they described as “so unfair”.
Savers should ditch and switch if they are not satisfied with rates – Which?
Some savers may be better off with challenger banks or building societies, particularly when it comes to instant access deals, research by the consumer group suggested. The Bank of England base rate currently sits at 4.5%, having undergone a string of increases. The Treasury Committee has recently raised concerns about savings rates and has been writing to providers.
Car insurance customers ‘hit by £300 penalty on average for paying monthly’
Data shared with Which? by comparison website GoCompare in January indicated that, as of November 2022, nearly half (46%) of car insurance customers opted to pay in monthly instalments. In November 2019, the average difference was £217, according to the research. However, by November 2022, the typical difference had increased to £302, according to Which? Monthly payers faced paying just under £757.60 typically compared to £455.49 for annual payers.
Reforms to pension tax rules set to give savers a boost
The cap on the amount you can save into pensions before triggering a tax bill is to be abolished. In his Budget speech, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an overhaul to pension tax rules as part of efforts to encourage over-50s to remain in or return to work. Under existing rules savers can accumulate up to £1.073m over their lifetime before tax charges kick in, but this cap - known as the lifetime allowance - is to be abolished.
A Look at the proposed Crypto Regulations in the UK
The UK is considering introducing crypto regulation to protect its consumers and promote the growth of its economy. A Closer Look at the Crypto Regulations Proposed in the UK | HackerNoon A Closer Look at the Crypto Regulation Proposed in the UK As the country strives to become a leading hub in the crypto industry, regulation is deemed necessary. Incidents such as the collapse of FTX have highlighted the urgency of regulation in this area.
Nine new banking hubs recommended to help communities access money
The community bankers work on rotation, with a different banking provider available on each day of the week. Link has recommended new banking hubs in Barnoldswick (Lancashire), Clay Cross (Derbyshire), Earlestown (Merseyside), Heywood, Horwich (both in Greater Manchester), Oakham (East Midlands), Shoreham-by-Sea (West Sussex), Stapleford (Nottinghamshire) and Watton (Norfolk).
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Cloud-native as the Future of Data Loss Prevention
Data loss prevention (DLP) is one of the most important tools that enterprises have to protect themselves from modern security threats like data exfiltration, data leakage, and other types of sensitive data and secrets exposure. Many organizations seem to understand this, with the DLP market expected to grow worldwide in the coming years. However, not all approaches to DLP are created equal.
NS&I premium bond winners January 2020: who’s started the new year with a windfall? – Which? News
The new decade has started with a bang for two lucky premium bond holders who scooped the jackpot in NS&I’s latest prize draw. The two top prizes of £1m went to one saver in Hertfordshire and one in Cheshire East, while six other winners have begun their 2020 £100,000 richer. Here, we reveal the winning bond numbers picked in January, and take a look back at some of the most notable prize draw results in 2019.
why you've got rights under section 75.
Not only are credit cards a convenient way to pay, but they can also offer legal protection if something goes wrong. The Consumer Credit Act has given us this protection for four decades. So why are many providers still getting your rights wrong? Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, credit card companies are jointly liable for any breach of contract by a company you buy goods or services from. This includes misrepresentation, too.
Banks, I just want to speak to a human being
In order find an answer to this question, we called 10 banks and building societies as customers and went through all the options on their telephone menu. Of these, only First Direct puts you straight through to an adviser, while the remainder use interactive voice response (IVR) systems to filter calls.
The overpriced financial products you can live without
When buying an insurance policy or choosing a bank account, it’s not as straightforward as going into a shop and trying it on for size; you can’t easily judge its quality by sight or by touch. This is likely to make our decisions more influenced by providers’ marketing promises. But if you accept these at face value you could end up paying over the odds for a policy, account or service that appears to be beneficial, but may have significant downsides.
Is it worth paying for private health insurance?
Transport for London is one of many companies in the UK that offers private medical insurance as a perk to its employees. However, many feel that private health insurance is an unnecessary and even extravagant expense when we all have access to free healthcare on the NHS. On the other hand, supporters of private health insurance argue that reduced waiting times and greater choice of consultants, hospitals, appointments etc. make the costs justifiable.
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