Category Archives: General News

Thanks guys from ‘Gary the Hippo’

Thanks guys for another effort and collection for the National Blind Children Society. Well done Carla who picked the winning square.

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SECURITY WARNING – PPI TRICKSTERS

A bulletin from Operations Manager at RBC MON£Y - Gary Hamilton.  Today, we have been informed that there is a national scam relating to mis-sold PPI and Read the rest…

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Will the banks pay back missoldppi quickly and easily?

The Financial Services Authority said banks, credit card companies and direct loan providers must send “clear” and “jargon-free” letters to all customers who are likely to Read the rest…

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PPI payouts hit monthly record, FSA says

Some £379m was paid in compensation in November 2011 to people who were mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) – the highest total of any month. This Read the rest…

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UK banks charging as much as 800,000% on unauthorsied overdrafts

Some High Street banks are charging “eye-watering” rates of interest when their customers go over their overdraft limit, research by Radio 4′s Money Box programme has Read the rest…

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Taxman to make money from Payment Protection Insurance

Millions of people are facing an unexpected tax bill on their Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims payouts, the BBC has learned. The banking industry has set Read the rest…

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Barclays Bank boss Bob Diamond warns of ‘social unrest’

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has warned of “social unrest” unless the UK generates more growth and jobs. “From riots in Greece to protests at St Read the rest…

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OFT launches revised debt collection guidance – Debt Line UK

Press releases 2011 – OFT launches revised debt collection guidance October 2011  The OFT has today published its updated Debt Collection Guidance which sets out the Read the rest…

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How to cut energy costs Getting the best energy deal

How to cut energy costs Getting the best energy deal Reduce your bills by choosing a dual fuel tariff and paying by direct debit There are Read the rest…

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Welcome Finance PPI Claims

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has taken over claims against Welcome Finance for mis-selling Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). The FSCS found that Welcome Finance, part of the Read the rest…

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