Nathalie Bonney

16-year-olds can open two cash Isas in same year

People aged between 16 and 18 can open two cash Isas in the same tax year – a quirk that is not allowed for anyone else.

Double dose of good news for renters

Renters have received a double whammy of good news, with more rental homes coming onto the market and a fall in average rental prices, according to www.findaproperty.com.

Mortgages more affordable than ever

Mortgage payments in 2011 were at their most affordable levels for a decade, according to data from Barclays.

Little cheer for mortgage market

The housing market continues to show little sign of improvement, according to the latest statistics from the Bank of England.

Families £1,250 worse off

Families with children will see their income drop by more than £1,000 on average, according to forecasts from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

Market-leading 4.8 per cent bond launched

Savers can receive 4.8 per cent interest on their savings with the latest five-year fixed-rate bond from Shawbrook Bank.

Excessive card charges to be banned

Shoppers will no longer have to pay inflated card charge fees, following the government’s decision to ban excessive debit and credit card charges.

Co-op tipped to take over Lloyds branches

The Co-operative Bank has emerged as the frontrunner to buy a huge tranche of Lloyds TSB branches after Lloyds announced the Co-op is its preferred bidder.

High street at 'crisis point' says Mary Portas

Britain's high street is dying out after failing to adapt and meet consumer needs, says retail expert Mary Portas.

Inflation drops again in November

Inflation has fallen for the second month in a row. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is down 0.2 per cent from 5 per cent in October to 4.8 per cent in November.

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