News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 July
to Saturday 4 August 2007
Guaranteed bond rates still highly attractive
We enclose our up to date Guaranteed Annual Income, Monthly Income and Growth Bond Surveys.
News from Baronworth Investment Services ( 3 August 2007)
BUPA staff take their DIY skills back to school
A team of 14 employees from BUPA UK Health Insurance in Manchester have transformed a redundant community room at a local school into a learning facility for both adults and children alike.
News from BUPA ( 3 August 2007)
Take the hassle out of employee health promotion, thanks to BUPA
BUPA today announces the launch of a free health assessment tool which will give employers the opportunity to help make 'healthy working' the norm rather than a distant nirvana.
News from BUPA ( 3 August 2007)
Capital One's response to the current floods
Capital One recognises that many of its customers will have been affected by the recent flooding across the UK.
News from Capital One Bank Europe PLC ( 3 August 2007)
Chelsea savings rate change
Following the recent Bank of England Base Rate change on 5 July 2007, Chelsea Building Society has announced interest rate changes to the following accounts.
News from Chelsea Building Society ( 3 August 2007)
Tomorrow enhances drawdown offering
Protected Rights transfers for Unsecured Pensions (USP) and Alternatively Secured Pensions (ASP)
News from Tomorrow ( 3 August 2007)
Time's up on excessive exit fees, says John Charcol
Lenders choose to resist, remove, replace or reduce
News from John Charcol ( 3 August 2007)
Ofgem axes 28 day rule - moneysupermarket.com comments
Commenting on Ofgem's decision to axe the 28-day rule, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 3 August 2007)
Savers still short changed
moneysupermarket.com calls on savings providers to pass on base rate increases immediately after MPC decisions Nearly half of the market is yet to pass on the July base rate rise
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 3 August 2007)
Consumer confidence crashes as interest rates rise and floods devastate areas of the country
London hit the hardest as the capital's credit confidence drops to record low
News from CreditExpert ( 2 August 2007)
Garden contents float away in the floods - are you covered?
Homeowners normally worry about plants being stolen, but this year they are more likely to be concerned about the contents of their garden floating away with the floods, says Defaqto.
News from Defaqto Ltd ( 2 August 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on British Gas's green energy products
Commenting on British Gas's two new green products, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 2 August 2007)
HIPs don't swing
Commenting on tomorrow's HIPs launch, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 2 August 2007)
Have you joined the eurotariff?
Commenting on networks' introduction of the new EU capped roaming tariff, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 2 August 2007)
Time to put the myth of the common law marriage to bed, says Fool.co.uk
Fool.co.uk welcomes the Law Commission's recommendations to extend legal and financial protection to unmarried couples.
News from Motley Fool ( 2 August 2007)
Fool.co.uk petitions the FSA to reverse its decisions on bank charges
David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at Fool.co.uk comments:
News from Motley Fool ( 2 August 2007)
With profits bonus announcement
Standard Life's mid-year review of bonus rates on UK with profits savings and investment policies is complete
News from Standard Life Investments ( 2 August 2007)
British Gas playing 'catch up' on green
Commenting on British Gas' announcement that it is launching two new green products, Geoff Slaughter, Energy Manager at uSwitch.com, says:
News from uSwitch ( 2 August 2007)
Planning a long break?
Fill any gaps in your insurance cover advises American Express
News from American Express ( 1 August 2007)
Barclaycard response to customers affected by UK floods
In response to the extreme flooding in parts of the UK, Barclaycard has waived monthly minimum payments for customers in affected areas.
News from Barclaycard ( 1 August 2007)
Defaqto adds Equity Release to Aequos Engage
Defaqto announced today that it had added Equity Release information to Aequos Engage, the company's product search and selection engine designed especially for IFAs.
News from Defaqto Ltd ( 1 August 2007)
Students: get contents insurance free
moneysupermarket.com advises parents to add student children to their home contents policy
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 August 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Mortgage Exit Administration Fees
Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said: "We have yet to see a flurry of activity from lenders...
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 August 2007)
Standard Life launches Estate Planning Solutions Pack
Standard Life is launching a new information pack aimed at demystifying estate planning for financial advisers and their clients.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 1 August 2007)
Update to Alliance and Leicester's SVR
Following the decision by the Bank of England to increase the base rate at the beginning of July, Alliance and Leicester today confirms a 0.25% increase in its SVR from 7.64% to 7.89%.
News from Alliance & Leicester (30 July 2007)
Just a few days left to cash in on Alliance and Leicester's £50 recommend a friend offer
Alliance and Leicester is urging its savvy current account customers to make the most of their friends with the last few days of Alliance and Leicester popular Recommend a Friend offer of £50.
News from Alliance & Leicester (30 July 2007)
BUPA North Cheshire Hospital shortlisted for National Customer Service Awards
Top satisfaction ratings from patients, consultants and staff have helped BUPA North Cheshire Hospital earn a place in the finals o
News from BUPA (30 July 2007)
BUPA International offers 24 hour online chat
BUPA International's 700,000 members can now enjoy immediate 24-hour, personal access to a customer adviser from wherever they are in the world, thanks to the launch of Webchat.
News from BUPA (30 July 2007)
Younger adults open their minds to PMI
Higher expectations of healthcare in the UK are leading to an increasing acceptance of private medical insurance(PMI), BUPA's national Health of the Nation survey reveals.
News from BUPA (30 July 2007)
Rain doesn't stop Chelsea play
Spirits remain high at Gloucestershire based Chelsea Building Society
News from Chelsea Building Society (30 July 2007)
OFT court case may take 'years', says Defaqto
End of free banking is inevitable with cheque charges likely
News from Defaqto Ltd (30 July 2007)
Calderon unveils $234 billion Mexican Infrastructure Investment Plan
Shares in Mexican construction providers have been helped by an announcement from Mexican President Felipe Calderon of a plan to invest USD 234 billion on infrastructure over the next five years.
News from Gartmore (30 July 2007)
Keep proof of insurance in the car, warns Insurancewide.com
Drivers who do not keep a copy of their insurance certificate in the car are risking an unnecessary fine if they get stopped by police, according to Insurancewide.com.
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd (30 July 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on BT's Q1 financial results
Commenting on BT's results for April 1 to June 30, Jason Lloyd, head of broadband at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (30 July 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on the OFT taking banks to the High Court
Commenting on the OFT taking banks to the High Court, Kevin Mountford, head of current accounts at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (30 July 2007)
The FSA's decision to grant waiver to firms on complaints handling is unacceptable, says Fool.co.uk
David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at Fool.co.uk, says:
News from Motley Fool (30 July 2007)
Outlook remains bleak for graduate first time buyers in 2007
56% of graduates yet to buy their first home - a three per cent increase from 2006
News from Scottish Widows (30 July 2007)
Strong performance continues across pooled pension range
Standard Life Investments saw 78% of its pooled pension fund range outperform their respective peer groups during the first six months of 2007, according to new Russell/Mellon* figures.
News from Standard Life Investments (30 July 2007)
uSwitch.com comment on a decision by Ofcom to force VoIP providers to allow 999 calls to be made
Number of VoIP users to increase following today's decision by Ofcom to force VoIP providers to allow 999 calls to be made.
News from uSwitch (30 July 2007)
BSKYB and Virgin Media take battle onto football pitch - 2 weeks before the season kicks off
Two weeks to go before the start of the football season, Sky and Virgin Media have locked horns - again.
News from uSwitch (30 July 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 40
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