- UK ‘hit by soaring fraud levels’
£653m in the first six months of 2006, a study finds. - Cheaper cars ‘are more reliable’
A consumer survey of new cars suggests small cheap cars can be more reliable than larger expensive models. - House prices nudge higher in July
House prices increased by 0.2% in July following falls in the previous two months, the Halifax bank says. - Parents paying for property dream
£18,000 to help their children on to the property ladder, a survey suggests. - UK interest rates raised to 4.75%
The Bank of England raises interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75% in an effort to tackle inflation. - Barclays Insurance: Billions gets wasted on home insurance
1.7 billion a year on home insurance according to the Barclays research. - Nationwide Building Society Three-year Loyalty Fixed Rate Bond launched
Long-term members can benefit from a new Nationwide product. - Brits fear of driving abroad revealed by Prudential Car Insurance
A new survey has revealed many British people are nervous drivers when not on UK roads. - Hibernian Home Insurance customers to get free mail minder service
A new offer has been introduced by Ireland’s largest composite general insurer. - Prudential Lifetime Mortgage boss comments on SHIP results
One mortgage expert has given his views on the latest Safe Home Income Plans results. - Norwich Union Insurance teams up with eBay
An online insurance hub has been launched for eBay users. - Brits ignore safe driving advice, says NatWest Car Insurance
Many people are putting themselves in danger by driving carelessly, new research suggests. - Bank of Ireland Silver Anniversary Bond launched
A commemorative investment bond has been launched by the Bank of Ireland. - Rates reduced on Yorkshire Building Society Fixed Rate Mortgages
Yorkshire’s two and five year fixed rate mortgages are set for a rate decrease. - Portman Building Society Travel Insurance: Older girls still want fun in the sun
New research has revealed the holidaying habits of the UK’s men and women. - Post Office Travel Insurance: Brits prefer cash over plastic
Post Office research suggests holidaymakers prefer to use foreign currency when they travel abroad. - Direct Line Insurance calls for rural speed limits to be dropped
The high number of rural road accidents has prompted an appeal from the motor insurance provider. - New John Charcol Mortgage launched
mortgage has been made available by John Charcol. - Paragon Mortgages: Private rented sector flourishing
Paragon Mortgages has commented on current home buying trends in the UK. - Tesco Home Insurance: Hot weather is good news for burglars
People have been less security conscious due to this summer’s high temperatures. - Unlocked doors make easy pickings for thieves, says Halifax Home Insurance
New research has shown how many Brits leave their homes unlocked. - American Express Insurance survey reveals holiday spending habits
A recent survey has found how Brits spend their money when travelling abroad. - Leicester Mortgages: Parents feel the pinch of providing financial help
Helping their children get on the property ladder is proving costly for the nation’s parents. - Norwich Union Insurance issues advice over arson attacks
Businesses need to be extra vigilant during the summer, the insurance provider has warned. - Leeds Building Society Three-year Fixed Rate Mortgage launched.
A new fixed rate mortgage deal has been made available by Leeds Building Society.