Banking

Margaret Thatcher has been voted the former Prime Minister best equipped to lead Britain in 2011 by an overwhelming majority in a MoneySavingExpert.com poll.

The Government will sell Northern Rock to Virgin Money, to create a combined bank with four million customers.

MPs kept up the pressure for the return of cheque guarantee cards today by suggesting that the Government could consider stepping in with legislation.

Many high street banks and building societies are offering poor advice and recommending inappropriate investments, an undercover investigation from lobby group Which? concludes today.

The rate of inflation fell last month, official figures reveal today.

The Government says it may consider allowing child trust fund (CTF) holders to convert their money into a junior Isa in future.

The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 32nd consecutive month.

Workers in the UK will receive another below-inflation pay rise next year, with firms budgeting for a 3% increase, a new report predicted today.

The Government has responded to our e-petition for compulsory financial education in schools by stating it wants youngsters to be taught about money but without committing to compulsory lessons, in what's been described as "political waffle".

HSBC and First Direct customers have reported being unable to use their cards or access their accounts online this afternoon.