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Protest to highlight pension pain (BBC)
Hundreds of workers, pensioners and trade unionists are expected in London on Saturday to protest over pensions.
Changing banks 'still a rarity' (BBC)
Current account holders on average take 91 years to switch banks, a report from the Bank of England finds.
Watchdog hails 118 improvements (BBC)
The new 118 directory enquiries services are a success for customers, according to a watchdog report, but some question the findings.
Slowdown in UK mortgage lending (BBC)
Mortgage lending in the UK falls in May, according to two surveys, but experts warn against concluding that the housing market is cooling.
Many loan adverts 'flouting law' (BBC)
Up to half of newspaper adverts for loans and credit cards break the law, research from the UK's trading watchdog suggests.
Pension credit 'costs too much' (BBC)
The government's pension credit scheme costs more to administer than it delivers for 60,000 people, Lib Dems say.
Millions 'regret policy purchase' (BBC)
Millions of consumers regret buying financial policies such as endowments or personal pensions, according to a survey.
Stakeholder fees raised to 1.5% (BBC)
Stakeholder savings products will be capped at 1.5%, instead of the existing 1%, the Treasury announces.
Car servicing price tag 'soars' (BBC)
Some motorists are being charged as much as £153 an hour, three times the national average, for car servicing, a survey shows.
Sports and events tickets probe (BBC)
The UK trading watchdog is studying sports and entertainment ticket agents, over concern around booking fees and cancellation rights.
Pensions help 'is just peanuts' (BBC)
The T&G trade union attacks the government's assistance plan for workers who lost their pensions when their firms went bust.
Parents pay for children's homes (BBC)
Parents in England expect to give up to £24,000 to help their children buy their first home, according to a survey.
A&L blames net for closures (BBC)
The Alliance & Leicester bank is to close 46 branches from October, saying most customers now use telephone or internet banking.
Brown to resist EU tax moves (BBC)
The UK will preserve its "red lines" on tax and the economy, the chancellor vows in a key note speech to City financiers.
Graduates 'satisfied with jobs' (BBC)
Having a degree does add to the likelihood of a successful career in the long term, a report says.
Death warning over state pension (BBC)
Nearly one in four workers will die before they get a pension if the state retirement age is raised to 70, the TUC warns.
Watchdog launches savings tables (BBC)
The Financial Services Authority has launched comparative savings tables to help consumers get the best deal.
House prices may fall, says chief (BBC)
The governor of the Bank of England says house prices could now be unsustainable and warns that interest rate rises could hurt homeowners.
Housing becomes 'less affordable' (BBC)
An increasing number of people in Scotland are being priced out of buying their own home, a charity says.
Charity workers face pension woe (BBC)
Employees in the charity sector face pension problems just as great as those being endured by private sector workers, research reveals.
Politicians keeping a watchful eye on security in Europe (Telegraph)
Very few workers would be able to build up enough money to enjoy an MEP's retirement, writes Ian Cowie.
Not afraid of going right to the top (Telegraph)
A Gateshead club likes to meet company directors before committing their cash, writes Melanie Wright.
Bid talk prompts savings fears (Telegraph)
WH Smith staff worry sale could put pension scheme at risk, says Faith Dewey.
Check out the ground rules for when your flight's delayed (Telegraph)
Compensation is available if airport waits take a toll on your travel plans, writes Laura Brady.
When it comes to funds, cheap is not always cheerful (Telegraph)
Government price cap on fund charges may prove a selling point but performance is also key, says Alison Steed.
Whoever you vote for, the politicians get in (Telegraph)
...self-interest remains the raison d'être for all MEPs says Personal Finance Editor, Ian Cowie.
Cash clinic: Building home from scratch would be jewel in... (Telegraph)
But for now couple's priority is expanding a chain of silver shops, says Melanie Wright.
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