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Financial services complaints hit record levels

Payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints have driven a marked increase in overall complaints in the financial services sector in Scotland.According to new figures obtained by the Scotsman from th...

06/02/2012

Bonuses should be cut for execs responsible for PPI scandal

Financial services executives behind the current payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal should have their bonuses cut this year.According to Richard Lloyd, executive director at Which?, the public...

06/02/2012

Financial services levy to rise thanks to PPI

Financial services firms will be hit by a higher than expected Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy in the coming year thanks to the rising cost of servicing payment protection insurance...

06/02/2012

PPI claim news: Britons worried about winter bills

The vast majority of Britons would welcome compensation from a payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling case, as concerns about the size of winter bills begin to mount.

According to...

03/02/2012

Which? calls for action over PPI claims

Consumer group Which? is the latest organisation to call for banking leaders to reclaim the bonuses issued to staff that were involved in the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
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03/02/2012

Banks told to reclaim bonuses in light of PPI claims

Bank chiefs have been told they must do all they can to recoup bonus money that was paid to employees who were involved in the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI)

The leader...

02/02/2012

Santander blames PPI claims for falling profits

Santander has blamed the large number of payment protection insurance (PPI) claims it has received for its sliding profits in 2011.

The bank's UK division reported profits of £9...

01/02/2012

PPI claims news: Britons' earnings have taken a hit

More Britons could be hoping to secure compensation from a payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling case in order to give their bank accounts a much needed boost.

According to a new...

31/01/2012

PPI claims news: High petrol prices force drivers to change

More drivers in the UK could be in need of compensation from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim just to stay on the road.

A new study conducted by Hastings Direct has highlighted ...

30/01/2012

PPI payouts reach record levels in November

The high number of people claiming against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) led to record payouts in November, new figures have suggested.According to the Financial Services Authority (FSA)...

27/01/2012

PPI claim news: Britons 'facing an uphill battle financially'

More Britons may be encouraged to claim against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) in order to boost their coffers, as many will face an uphill financial battle in 2012.This is according to S...

27/01/2012

PPI claim news: Clegg urges action on tax

People who have relied on a successful claim against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) to boost their bank accounts could see significant changes made to the UK's tax system.

26/01/2012

PPI claim news: British households 'more in debt than ever'

Britons are in desperate need of compensation from payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling cases, as households are in more debt than ever.

This is according to leaders at saveours...

26/01/2012

PPI claim news: Rising bills 'are Britain's biggest worry'

More Britons could be forced to see if they are eligible to file a claim against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), as a growing number of people are concerned about the rising cost of livin...

25/01/2012

PPI claims surge among Yorkshire consumers

The number of claims being made against mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) grew sharply in Yorkshire in 2011.

According to the Financial Ombudsman Service, the number of PPI case...

24/01/2012

PPI claim news: Child benefits may be taken away from Britons

Up to 680,000 British families could be looking to see if they are eligible to claim compensation having been mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), as their child benefit payments may be taken ...

23/01/2012

Bankers' bonuses 'should reflect PPI claim losses'

Bankers' bonus payments should be reduced to account for the amount of money that institutions have lost through payment protection insurance (PPI) payouts.

This is the view of indust...

23/01/2012

Insurer urges providers to be clear on PPI cover

A company has urged brokers to be extra careful when advising clients on payment protection insurance (PPI).

Leaders at Berkeley Alexander told myintroducer.com that with recent statistic...

20/01/2012

People should save compensation from PPI claims, expert says

People who receive a lump sum - such as compensation from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim - should put the money away for a rainy day.

This is the view of director of Chapters ...

19/01/2012

PPI claim news: Consumer confidence 'at a low ebb'

More and more Britons are in great need of compensation from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as a new study has revealed that consumer confidence is near rock bottom.

Nationwi...

19/01/2012

Number of PPI claims soars in 2011

The number of payment protection insurance (PPI) claims handled by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) grew by ten per cent in the last three months of 2011, it has been revealed.Senior members of t...

17/01/2012

PPI claims news: 1 in 3 Britons 'have nothing left from wages'

One in three Britons could be in desperate need of a payout from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as they have nothing left for themselves once they have paid their bills each month.
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17/01/2012

PPI claim news: Nearly half of Britons worried about fuel bills

Nearly half of British consumers are concerned that they will not be able to afford their next fuel bill, which could lead to more people seeing if they are eligible to file a payment protection insur...

16/01/2012

PPI claims news: Action needed to protect consumers

Consumers who have been forced to file a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim in the past should have been safeguarded far better by financial regulatory organisations, according to the Treasury S...

13/01/2012

PPI claim news: More energy firms cut prices

Struggling households who may have filed a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim have been boosted by the news that two more energy companies have reduced their rates.

Following in the...

13/01/2012

PPI claims news: 2 in 3 have suffered a pay freeze

More people could be looking to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim in order to boost their coffers, after a study by uSwitch.com showed that two-thirds of Brit...

12/01/2012

PPI claim news: More people use equity to reduce debts

More people could be hoping that a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim will result in compensation, as many Britons are being forced to look for new ways to tackle their mounting debts.

12/01/2012

PPI claim news: Consumers unhappy with energy firms

More homeowners may be looking to see if they are eligible to file a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as many are increasingly disillusioned with the huge amount they have to fork out for ene...

11/01/2012

PPI claim news: Credit cards can be handy if used correctly

Although some credit card users may be in the middle of a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim having been mis-sold the cover, an expert has suggested that having plastic to fall back on can be ad...

11/01/2012

PPI refunds news: One in five struggling with debts

A large number of Britons appear to be in desperate need of a payment protection insurance (PPI) refund, as new figures have shown that one in five are struggling to manage their debt.

Ac...

10/01/2012

Payment protection 'is essential for the self-employed'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) is essential for people who are self-employed, it has been claimed.

Jonathan Davis - managing director of Jonathan Davis Wealth Management - believes th...

10/01/2012

PPI claim news: Providers offer more credit card deals

People who have been mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) on their credit cards in the past are among those being targeted by new promotional deals offered by providers.

According ...

09/01/2012

PPI claims news: Debt advice hotlines receiving more calls

Many people may wish to check if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as plenty of Britons have left themselves in a financial mess having overspent at Christmas.

06/01/2012

PPI claim news: Energy bills set to fall?

Many people who have made a successful payment protection insurance (PPI) claim may have been forced to spend some of their compensation on energy bills, as the price of gas and electricity has increa...

06/01/2012

PPI claim news: Britons struggle to pay mortgages

A large number of Britons are in urgent need of a payout from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as many are struggling to meet rent and mortgage payments.

According to a new stu...

05/01/2012

PPI claim news: More Britons reliant on credit cards

More than 12 million credit card holders - some of whom may be eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim - will rely on their plastic to pay for everyday items this month.

05/01/2012

Solicitor urges Britons to make PPI claims

A Shropshire-based solicitor has urged people in the area to check if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim.

Mike Walker of Darwin Matthews Solicitors told ...

05/01/2012

PPI claim news: One in three confident over finances

One in three UK citizens - some of whom may have outstanding payment protection insurance (PPI) claims - are confident they can meet their savings targets this year.

A new study conducted...

04/01/2012

PPI claims news: Energy bill hikes to impact finances

Homeowners who have lodged payment protection insurance (PPI) claims could be in desperate need of a speedy payout, as energy bills are set to cripple many people's finances in 2012.

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03/01/2012

PPI claim news: PM aims to end 'excessive banker bonuses'

Consumers who have filed a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim in recent months have been reassured by the prime minister that poor performing bankers will not receive excessive rewards.

03/01/2012

PPI claim news: Britons regret financial decisions

Many Britons who have received a payout from a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim regret not saving the money or using it to pay off their debts.

A new survey conducted by first dir...

03/01/2012

PPI Claim: Many try to save money on New Year's Eve

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could give people the financial boost they need to have enough spare cash to celebrate.New research from the Post Office shows that ma...

30/12/2011

PPI Claim: Many expect incomes to be stretched in 2012

Those looking for ways to make their incomes stretch in the new year could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or seek a credit card refund.According t...

29/12/2011

PPI Claims: People aim to make financial changes in 2012

Many people in the UK could be checking to see if they are eligible to seek a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim in the new year, as they make a concerted effort to give their finances a thoroug...

28/12/2011

PPI Claims: First-time buyers 'still struggling with deposit requirements'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could provide the financial lump sum many people looking to buy a property require.A new report from Halifax has revealed mixed result...

28/12/2011

PPI claims could help over-50s cover Christmas

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could provide the financial boost many older people in the UK need to allow their finances to recuperate after Christmas.

A new ...

23/12/2011

PPI Claims: High inflation to affect Christmas dinner

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could be just in time to help people enjoy the full extent of their Christmas meal without having to worry about the financial implica...

22/12/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers increase cash withdrawals

Those people who are finding they are constantly withdrawing money from their bank accounts this Christmas could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, o...

22/12/2011

PPI Claims: Families have 'extra Christmas parties'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could help people cover the costs of multiple festive celebrations this year.

New research from American Express found th...

22/12/2011

PPI claims could boost income levels for unemployed

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could help provide a financial boost for those families who are being affected by long-term unemployment.The latest figures from the Trades U...

21/12/2011

PPI Claim: Interest rates 'will continue to be low in 2012'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could be used to offset the poor financial gains that many savers will experience next year.High inflation rates and the Bank of Engla...

21/12/2011

PPI Claims: Many 'worried about Christmas spending'

Those worrying about the financial implications of Christmas and the added expenditure it brings could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim.New research...

21/12/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'seeking cash flow boost'

Those people who are relying on credit cards and loans to add to their cash flow may find it more financially prudent to check to see if they can make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or see...

20/12/2011

PPI claims could lift financial spirits

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could give people the financial lump sum they require to make their outlook for 2012 more optimistic.A new report from Nationwide has ...

20/12/2011

PPI Claims: Budgets are forgotten at Christmas

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could be useful for those people who do not think they will be able to stick to their shopping budgets this Christmas.A new report fro...

19/12/2011

PPI Claims: Property ladder progression 'hardest in 25 years'

Those who have taken out a mortgage and are now looking to move on to their second home may want to check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or seek a loan ...

19/12/2011

PPI claims: Consumer spending 'at lowest level during November'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds may help people to feel more secure in their financial situation and give them the extra cash they require to start spending.Despite the prox...

19/12/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'still have debt concerns'

Payment protection insurance claims or credit card refunds could serve the dual purpose of giving people extra money to spend in stores as well as helping to alleviate their debt problems.Frances Coul...

16/12/2011

PPI claims could help women save for retirement

Women approaching retirement age may want to check to see if they can boost their income by making a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim, as it seems they are less likely to have adequate pension...

16/12/2011

PPI Claims: Christmas could 'break many budgets'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds and credit card claims could provide the extra resources many will need in the new year.According to Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySupermarket.com...

16/12/2011

PPI refunds may be more effective than payday loans

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims may be a better option for those who are looking to use a payday loan to boost their finances.Commenting after a recent Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investiga...

15/12/2011

PPI Claims: Families need an extra £1.6k

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims or credit card refunds could help provide many British consumers with the extra cash they need to help them maintain their current standard of living.
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15/12/2011

PPI claims could provide extra Christmas finances

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims could help to give families the extra security they need to not be worried about the effect Christmas spending will have on their finances in January.Andrew H...

15/12/2011

PPI claims could help people avoid 'financial disaster'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds and credit card claims could provide much needed income for those people who have been made redundant.The Office for National Statistics recently announced t...

15/12/2011

PPI claims could provide extra income to the unemployed

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could be used to provide an extra amount of income to those people who have been made redundant and cannot find a new job.

14/12/2011

PPI Claims: Recession 'could be imminent'

More people could be checking to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance claim next year as the fiscal windfall it provides could be a significant help to finances which are li...

14/12/2011

PPI Claims: Many children 'face poverty'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could be a simple way for cash-strapped families to improve their incomes and avoid slipping into poverty.A new report into child pove...

14/12/2011

PPI Claims could be more effective than over-50 plans

People who have invested in an over-50s plan may want to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim as new research suggests they may not be as financially lucrative as first thought.A report by ...

14/12/2011

PPI Claim: Inflation 'hits elderly hardest'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could be handy for those consumers who are finding it hard to cope with the high cost of living in the UK.A new report from the Alliance Trus...

14/12/2011

PPI claim: Parents worry about funding Christmas

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could be useful to cash-strapped parents this Christmas.A new report from LV= suggests that the build-up to December 25th can be a stressful ...

13/12/2011

PPI Claims: Many 'still face money problems'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and credit card refunds could provide the financial help that many people need to cope with the high cost of living in the UK.The Bank of England has announce...

13/12/2011

PPI Claims: Many 'will slip into debt this Christmas'

Payment protection insurance claims could provide the financial lump sum many families need to avoid falling into debt problems during the Christmas period.A new survey from MoneySupermarket.com has f...

12/12/2011

PPI Claims: Low income workers 'most affected by unemployment'

Low paid workers may want to check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance claim or assess whether they can receive a loan refund, as they may find it difficult to gain re-e...

12/12/2011

PPI claims could help festive shoppers avoid debt

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds and credit card claims could help people avoid falling into debt problems this Christmas.

According to a new report from Halifax, consumers in t...

12/12/2011

PPI Claims: Payday loans 'are an expensive form of borrowing'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims or loan refunds may be a better option than payday loans for those people who are finding it hard to make their income cover their monthly expenditure.Lyn Jon...

09/12/2011

PPI Claim: Consumers 'consider gift purchases'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds could provide the financial lump sum many households in the UK need to ensure they can purchase gifts for friends and family this year.Many British families ...

09/12/2011

PPI Claims: Pensioners 'to be worse off in future'

Older couples who are approaching retirement could think about boosting their financial income by making a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or seeing if they are eligible to receive a credit c...

08/12/2011

PPI Claim: 'Consider all options before' pay day loans

Payment protection claims and credit card refunds could be a useful option for those families who are finding it hard to make their income cover their expenditure from one wage packet to the next.The ...

08/12/2011

PPI Claim: Shoppers 'forced to cut back'

Payment protection insurance claims and loan refunds could be useful for the British consumers who will not be able to spend as much on Christmas gifts this year as they did in 2010.New figures from C...

08/12/2011

PPI Claims: Tough year 'affects festive cheer'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims or loan refunds could provide the added financial security that many individuals in the UK lack this Christmas.A new survey from MoneySupermarket.com has foun...

08/12/2011

PPI claims could be alternative to payday loans

People who are considering taking out a payday loan may discover it is more financially prudent to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim.Recent research from R3 found that 45 per cent of Bri...

08/12/2011

PPI claims could help retirement savings

Young homeowners and consumers could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or seek a loan refund.The compensation provided could help people begin saving...

07/12/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'still want to spend'

Those people still to do their Christmas shopping may find that they could avoid making tough choices about who gets gifts if they have an extra financial boost available to them.Payment protection in...

07/12/2011

PPI Claim: Kids gifts 'a priority'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could help families who are making cutbacks to ensure their children get the gifts they want this Christmas.A new survey from LV= has found t...

07/12/2011

PPI Claim: Pensions 'will be hit'

Payment protection claims or loan refunds could help many people in the UK supplement their retirement fund, as pension payments are set to be reduced.Speaking about the decision to change the indexin...

06/12/2011

PPI Claim: Energy price rises 'leading to fuel poverty'

Families who are finding the high cost of energy bills is affecting their finances could check to see if they can increase their income by making a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim or seeking ...

06/12/2011

PPI Claim: Consumers 'should be wary of credit cards'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims may allow people to avoid getting themselves into financial difficulties this Christmas.The Finance and Leasing Association has urged people who are strugglin...

05/12/2011

PPI Claim: UK Consumers 'faced with high levels of debt'

People faced with a high level of debt or those who have money concerns could make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim to alleviate some of their financial burden.The average British household ...

05/12/2011

PPI Claim: Deficit cuts 'are unfair'

Many public sector workers will need to reassess their finances as their living standards fall and they could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) claim.Speak...

01/12/2011

PPI claim: Offspring 'will always need money help'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds and credit card claims could provide the extra financial help many people with children need.New research from Legal & General revealed that 27 per cent ...

01/12/2011

PPI Claim: Elderly 'worried about Christmas costs'

Payment protection claims or loan refunds could provide the extra cash many retirees need to be able to afford to buy Christmas presents this year.New research from Aviva found that 46 per cent of peo...

30/11/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'should not borrow money at Christmas'

People who are finding it hard to accumulate the extra money they need to fund their Christmas shopping this year could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection insurance (PPI) c...

30/11/2011

PPI Claim: Money concerns 'affect Christmas celebrations'

Shoppers who are struggling to find the cash to enjoy Christmas this year could check to see if they are eligible to make a credit card claim or receive a payment protection insurance (PPI) refund as ...

28/11/2011

PPI Claim: Christmas 'causes debt for young consumers'

Payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and loan refunds could alleviate some of the financial pressure on young consumers who have found themselves in debt problems.As people try to find the cash t...

28/11/2011

PPI Claim: Financial uncertainty increasing

Payment protection insurance refunds and credit card claims could provide the financial stability some consumers need as economic conditions are set to remain uncertain.The Institute of Financial Plan...

25/11/2011

PPI Claim: Public workers 'facing retirement crisis'

Women approaching retirement could need payment protection insurance claims to help add to their income as the pensions industry is currently facing a crisis.Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said...

25/11/2011

PPI Claim: Christmas 'costs are worrying'

Those worried about the cost of Christmas could check to see if they can make a payment protection claim or ascertain if they are eligible for a loan refund.Half of British consumers state they are an...

25/11/2011

PPI Claim: Incomes 'struggling to break even'

Payment protection claims and credit card refunds may be needed as a large part of people's incomes is now spent on everyday items such as bills and food.The average British family spends £2...

24/11/2011

PPI Claim: Annuities 'worth less due to quantitative easing'

Payment protection insurance refunds and credit card claims may be needed by those people who are approaching retirement as the value of annuities and gilts has decreased.Dr Ros Altmann, the director ...

24/11/2011

PPI Claim: Families 'cannot afford energy price hikes'

Payment protection insurance refunds could provide families in the UK with the financial windfall they need to cope with increasing energy prices.According to uSwitch.com, gas and electricity supplier...

23/11/2011

PPI Claim: Consumers 'need to know their options'

People who are experiencing money concerns due to the high rate of inflation or growing unemployment could see if they qualify to make a payment protection claim or are eligible for a loan refund.A ne...

23/11/2011

PPI Claims: Payday loans 'must be last resort'

Consumers who have money worries and are thinking about taking out a payday loan could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection claim or receive a loan refund.The financial lump ...

22/11/2011

PPI claims complaints increase

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has recorded a large increase in the number of complaints it has received about banks' handling of payment protection insurance claims.According to the figure...

22/11/2011

PPI Claim: Many 'unprepared for Christmas'

Payment protection refunds and credit card claims could help more families enjoy Christmas this year without worrying about their ongoing financial difficulties.According to new research from Legal &a...

21/11/2011

PPI Claim: Unemployment figures 'show change is needed'

Payment protection claims and credit card refunds could be used by many people who are facing long-term unemployment.Office for National Statistics figures show 2.62 million individuals are now unempl...

18/11/2011

PPI Claims: Property 'can provide income boost'

Homeowners who have a mortgage and are struggling to make financial payments could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection claim on insurance that was missold to them.Another wa...

18/11/2011

PPI Claims: Unemployment 'highest in 17 years'

More than 2.6 million people are now unemployed in the UK and some could offset their fall in income by claiming against payment protection insurance that they may have been missold with their mortgag...

18/11/2011

PPI Refunds could help people spend again

Payment protection refunds and credit card claims could provide families who feel they have no extra money to spend with the financial boost they need going into Christmas.Many households' budgets...

17/11/2011

PPI Claim: Incomes 'still affected by inflation'

Payment protection claims and loan refunds could be used to alleviate the pressure many households will face this winter caused by the high price of gas and electricity.Brendan Barber, Trades Union Co...

16/11/2011

PPI Claim: Savings 'cannot cope with inflation'

The recent small fall in inflation is not the end of financial difficulties many people have experienced since the start of the banking crisis, according to an expert.PPI claims and credit card refund...

16/11/2011

PPI Claims: People on low incomes 'find it hard to cope with inflation'

Payment protection claims and credit card refunds may be useful for households who are struggling with financial problems caused by high inflation and stagnating incomes.New research from MoneySuperma...

15/11/2011

PPI Claims: Economic prospects 'gloomy'

Many people could check to see if they are eligible to make a payment protection claim or credit card refund, which could provide a financial lump sum that may lift some of the constraints which are m...

15/11/2011

PPI refunds 'offer better interest rates than savings accounts'

Thousands of people are realising that they can make payment protection insurance claims on policies that were mis-sold to them in the past and that the financial benefits of claiming could be very re...

15/11/2011

PPI Claims: Unemployment 'to get worse'

Payment protection claims and loan refunds could be used to help those who have recently been made unemployed steady their personal finances, as the chances of many people finding another job are seen...

15/11/2011

PPI Claim: Money worries 'grow'

Payment protection claims could be needed by consumers in the UK as many are experiencing worsening fiscal conditions.New research from unbiased.co.uk found that 47 per cent of Brits believe their fin...

15/11/2011

PPI Claim: Homeowners 'cannot afford to move'

Payment protection claims could free up the cash many first-time buyers need to move to a new home.According to new research from HSBC, 360,000 people cannot afford to move on from their current home....

14/11/2011

PPI Claims: Brits 'to cap Christmas spending'

Payment protection claims and loan refunds could help consumers cover the cost of Christmas this year, as many households plan to keep a tight budget due to ongoing financial concerns.A new report fro...

14/11/2011

PPI Claim: Energy bills 'causing concern'

PPI refunds could give some British consumers the extra financial boost they require to pay their energy bills this winter.Due to the tough economic climate created by the banking crisis and rising ga...

14/11/2011

PPI Claims: Unemployment 'to rise'

British households may need to use payment protection claims and credit card refunds to help them avoid further money concerns in the future.Many families are already struggling with the high cost of ...

11/11/2011

PPI Claim: Housing a second child could cost £60,000

Families thinking about having a second child should check to see if they are eligible for a payment protection claim or loan refund, as the costs involved may prove to be prohibitive.New research fro...

11/11/2011

PPI Claim: Weather 'will make elderly vulnerable'

Payment protection claims or credit card refunds could provide the financial confidence people need in order to keep the heating on this winter.Dr Ros Altmann, director-general of Saga, said that with...

10/11/2011

PPI Claim: Brits 'use plastic plates to save money'

Payment protection refunds and credit card claims may be helpful for many families in the UK who are struggling to find the money to replace broken household items.New research from swiftcover.com fou...

10/11/2011

PPI Claim: Job losses 'could increase financial woe'

Payment protection claims and credit card refunds could provide people with extra financial support they may need if they have recently become unemployed.The Office for National Statistics has release...

09/11/2011

PPI Claim: Energy prices 'causing tensions'

Payment protection claims and loan refunds could be used to pay for the initial home improvements that could eventually see households' energy bills fall - and subsequently may reduce the number o...

08/11/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'at risk of insolvency'

People struggling with the threat of bankruptcy could make a payment protection claim to alleviate some of their financial troubles.New research from the Money Advice Trust (MAT) shows nearly five mil...

08/11/2011

PPI Claim: Many 'people struggle to afford marriage'

Payment protection claims could provide people with enough financial flexibility to be able to afford to get married.Many couples have found themselves with tight fiscal constraints and money worries ...

08/11/2011

Bank Claim: Rental costs 'being driven up'

Payment protection insurance claims may free up enough spare cash for tenants to cope with rent prices that are historically high.Tenants in London are seeing their monthly rates increase as demand in...

04/11/2011

PPI Claims: Households 'struggling with energy bills'

Payment protection refunds could provide the financial assistance consumers in the UK may need to be able to afford to keep their heating on this winter.An average increase of £224 in the cost o...

03/11/2011

PPI Claim: Incomes 'must rise'

Payment protection claims could be useful for many workers in the UK who may find themselves struggling with stagnating incomes and rising inflation.Dave Prentis, the general secretary of Unison, said...

03/11/2011

PPI claims have led to FSA 'intervention'

The large amount of mortgage and loans holders who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) has led to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) intervening to impose restrictions on future finan...

03/11/2011

PPI Claims: Young 'struggling to cope'

Payment protection claims could offer a financial respite to the UK's younger generation, who are experiencing major money worries and are faced with harsh economic prospects.New research from the...

02/11/2011

PPI Claim: People 'need to keep warm this winter'

Making a payment protection claim or seeking a loan refund could provide households with the financial lump sum they need to be confident of staying warm this winter, despite the increasing costs of g...

02/11/2011

PPI Claim: Slow growth will cause more problems

Payment protection claims could help people offset the potentially damaging affects of slow economic growth.The general secretary of Unison Dave Prentis has said that the 0.5 per cent growth in the ec...

01/11/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers 'want to pay off debts'

PPI claims may provide a large financial boost that could be used by people to pay off their debts.The difficult economic climate - which has seen low interest rates and high inflation - has meant man...

01/11/2011

PPI Claim: Spending will rise over Christmas

Payment Protection Claims could help consumers in the UK have enough disposable money to enjoy the festive period without worrying about large debt repayments next year.As people stretch their budgets...

01/11/2011

PPI Claim: VAT 'affects poor more'

Payment protection claims could be useful for many consumers in the UK who are seeing VAT cut into their household budgets.New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the lowest-earning f...

31/10/2011

PPI Claims: Financial struggles are country-wide

Payment protection refunds could help people in every corner of the country cope with increasingly stretched household finances.Consumers in all areas of the UK have become more negative about their f...

31/10/2011

PPI Claims: Insulation 'is a must this winter'

Payment protection refunds could help people who are experiencing financial pressures this Christmas ensure they have enough money to avoid potential household disasters.The money from a loan claim co...

31/10/2011

PPI Claim: Council workers 'at risk of poverty'

Public sector workers could offset their frozen income levels with a loan refund.According to Unison, more than one million low-paid government workers have not had a pay rise for two years. During th...

31/10/2011

PPI Claims: Households 'struggling in Q3'

Payment protection refunds may help many consumers in the UK who have just experienced some of the toughest financial conditions in recent times.A high rate of inflation - which is consequently reduci...

31/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Inflation 'outstrips earnings and savings'

Payment protection refunds could be a timely boost to consumers' income levels as the average wage rise is now much less than the rate the cost of living is increasing at.Private sector pay rises ...

31/10/2011

PPI claims could provide lump sum for retirement plans

Payment protection refunds could provide people approaching retirement age with the added financial security they need to be confident they can cease working.More than one in five 45 to 65-year-olds i...

31/10/2011

PPI Claim: People 'face debt due to mortgages'

Homeowners who took the option of an interest only mortgage could try to offset a potential "time bomb" of debt by making a payment protection claim.Many people who purchased their homes whi...

31/10/2011

PPI Claim: Parents 'to make fee sacrifices'

Parents who are feeling under pressure to help pay their children's tuition fees could consider making a payment protection claim to help their financial situation.Many mothers and fathers will re...

28/10/2011

PPI Claim: House prices 'set to fall'

People who purchased a home when the housing market was at its peak in 2007 could use payment protection claims to help them if they are currently experiencing negative equity.Knight Frank recently pr...

28/10/2011

FSA 'right to act to avoid PPI claim-style scandal'

Consumer Focus has said the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) decision to investigate packaged bank accounts is the right course of action.Banking customers need to be able to trust their finan...

27/10/2011

PPI Claim: Credit Action concerned about rising costs

Payment protection claims may be needed by many homeowners who are already on the poverty line as energy prices are expected to increase.Consumer Focus reported that energy company Ovo has increased t...

27/10/2011

PPI Claim: Solar panel installation 'could save money'

Payment protection refunds could help pay for the upfront costs of installing a solar panel, which could ultimately help people save money on their energy bills.According to the Energy Saving Trust...

27/10/2011

PPI Claims: Incomes "need to be increased"

PPI claims could be an effective way for families to increase their spending power, which could subsequently improve the country's economic situation.Consumer demand would receive a boost if peopl...

26/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Credit 'can make consumers pay'

Loan refunds may a good alternative to expensive credit for shoppers looking to find extra financial resources to help them enjoy a pleasant Christmas period.According to new research from the compari...

26/10/2011

PPI Claim: Consumers 'pessimistic about income'

Payment protection refunds could be used to compensate for the decreasing levels of levels of income in the UK.Markit's Household Finances Index survey found that households were finding it diffic...

26/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Consumers 'afraid to switch lights on'

People who have had a successful payment protection claim may have the spare finances to avoid resorting to extreme methods of saving money on their energy bills this winter.Bill payers are worried ab...

24/10/2011

PPI Refund: People 'worse off than during recession'

Loan refunds could be more important now than during the recession.New research from the Money Advice Trust found that households are now feeling the effects of their financial constraints as circumst...

24/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Alternative retirement plans 'are being made'

Payment protection refunds could be an effective way to supplement a person's retirement plans.Many people have to find alternative investment strategies as their pensions are not yielding as much...

24/10/2011

PPI Claim: Homeowners 'cannot afford to move'

Payment protection refunds may provide the added boost to savings that next-time buyers who have been declined a mortgage may need to find a deal.Nearly three-quarters of mortgage brokers said they we...

24/10/2011

Bank Refunds: Consumers 'want luxury'

Bank refunds could help people continue to afford the luxury items they are hesitant to give up.LV= has released new statistics which revealed the average British household now spends £5,850 on ...

21/10/2011

PPI Claims: Shoppers 'can save money now'

A timely payment protection claim may provide consumers with an added incentive to brave the high street this Christmas.According to Stephen Robertson, director general of the British Retail Consortiu...

20/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Housing costs causing concern

Payment Protection refunds could help people reclaim their "right" to stay warm this winter.New research from swiftcover.com has found that energy costs are people's main concern.Rising ...

20/10/2011

Loan Refunds: London 'is poverty capital'

People living in the capital could use loan refunds to help with increasing poverty rates.More than 600,000 children in London are now living in the worst conditions in the country, said Child Poverty...

20/10/2011

PPI Claims: Recession 'has altered spending habits'

Bank refunds could be used to help people purchase holidays and eat out more often.New figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies found there had been a decrease in the amount of money people were ...

19/10/2011

PPI Claims: Benefits change 'will hit millions'

PPI claims could help consumers reduce the effects of proposed new Council Tax Benefit (CTB) alterations.Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber criticised the idea as it would cause a ...

19/10/2011

PPI Claims: Savings affected by inflation

Bank refunds may become more significant as the financial benefits gained from investing in savings accounts are becoming minimal.The interest rates associated with savings accounts have been "de...

19/10/2011

PPI Claims: Inflation 'will cause more poverty'

PPI refunds may offer a lifeline for families faced with difficult choices as they struggle to survive in the current tough economic climate.Alison Garnham, the Child Poverty Action Group chief execut...

19/10/2011

PPI Claim: Incomes 'are worth less'

PPI refunds could help individuals in the UK boost their income to cope with the increasing cost of goods and services.Inflation rates are now accelerating at three times the speed that people's i...

18/10/2011

Incomes 'are to be stretched further'

Bank refunds could be used to increase incomes that are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living in the UK.Many people in the country are becoming dependent on credit to pay for food and ener...

18/10/2011

PPI Claims: Credit ratings 'could affect fuel costs'

PPI claims may be needed to help people pay for existing credit purchases to avoid being penalised by energy companies.Gas and electricity suppliers are increasingly making use of data from credit ref...

17/10/2011

PPI Claims: Consumers' 'pessimism continues'

Bank refunds could help reduce some of the pessimism that consumers in the UK are feeling at the moment.Lloyds TSB research shows that 83 per cent of people have a negative view of the housing market,...

17/10/2011

PPI Claims: Poverty 'will become widespread'

PPI claims may become more prevalent in the future.Tim Nichols, spokesperson for the Child Poverty Action Group, said middle-income families are beginning to be affected by the financial crisis.These ...

14/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Fuel industry 'causing concern'

Bank refunds may be needed to help people struggling with their finances as the cost and complication of utility bills is becoming prohibitive.The Citizens Advice Bureau's chief executive Gillian ...

14/10/2011

PPI Claims: People 'can not afford rent'

PPI claims could be needed as the tough economic climate means housing costs are reducing the amount of money people can spend on other essentials.Individuals are now aware that getting on the propert...

14/10/2011

PPI Claims: High unemployment 'will continue'

PPI claims could become important to people as financial difficulties continue to bite.The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said the latest unemployment figures show that the UK is now in a "state...

13/10/2011

PPI Refunds: UK 'at risk of recession'

PPI refunds could come to people's aid as fiscal difficulties are expected to remain for the foreseeable future.Legal & General Investment economist James Carrick has said that the economy is ...

13/10/2011

PPI Claims: Unemployment is leading to debts

PPI claims could be used to help prevent the escalation of money difficulties that more people are experiencing due to current levels of unemployment.Chief executive of the Money Advice Trust (MAT) Jo...

13/10/2011

PPI Claims: Christmas 'is worrying'

PPI claims could help many people save this Christmas.An increasing amount of people in the UK are worried that they will not be able to afford to enjoy the festive period this year, according to new ...

13/10/2011

PPI refunds: Incomes 'to drop significantly'

PPI refunds could become important as average income levels are expected to fall in the UK.Research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies found median income will decrease by seven per cent by 2012-13...

12/10/2011

PPI Claims: QE 'could increase inflation'

PPI claims could be useful in what is expected to be a tough financial future.Azad Zangana, European economist at Schroders, stated the Bank of England's decision to expand the Asset Purchase Sche...

11/10/2011

PPI Claims: People 'must help themselves'

PPI claims could be used as an alternative to credit by consumers who are finding it difficult to cope in the current economic climate.Liz Dunscombe, director of project partnership and development at...

11/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Child poverty 'to rise'

PPI refunds could help families as child poverty is expected to rise in the UK.Alison Garnham, the chief executive of Child Poverty Action Group, criticised the government for not doing enough to tack...

11/10/2011

PPI Refunds: Economic climate 'could get worse'

PPI refunds could assist consumers as the harsh financial conditions are expected to get worse.Ray Boulger of mortgage advisor John Charcol stated that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Commit...

11/10/2011

PPI Refunds could alleviate financial pressure

PPI refunds could help UK families as they struggle to avoid falling into debt.New research from Legal & General has found that around 11.5 million households – just more than half of the to...

10/10/2011

PPI Claims: 7 million 'in fuel poverty'

PPI claims could help people facing fuel poverty in the UK.A report by uSwitch.com found the average household energy bill is now £1,293 a year, just £207 from the point where the majority...

10/10/2011

PPI Refunds: More people 'worried about finances'

PPI refunds could alleviate some of the intense financial pressure many people are currently facing.Andrew Hagger, a spokesman for Moneynet.co.uk, acknowledged that current economic conditions mean it...

07/10/2011

PPI Claims: MPC vote 'disaster for savers'

PPI claims could be useful as people will find it difficult to save using conventional means in the near future.Saga's director general Dr Ros Altmann said the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC...

07/10/2011

PPI Claim: Austerity measures 'to continue'

PPI claims could be needed as the current economic difficulties look set to continue.The director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, John Cridland, agrees with most of the chancellor...

06/10/2011

PPI Claims: UK 'spends more on credit than it saves'

PPI claims could help fill the savings void many people struggling with repayments in the UK are facing.Research from Standard Life highlighted that the UK is spending more on credit card payments tha...

05/10/2011

PPI refunds: Financial situation 'will not ease'

PPI refunds could help people ride out the tough financial environment that lies ahead.TUC general secretary Brendan Barber cannot see chancellor George Osborne's economic proposals creating the s...

05/10/2011

PPI Refunds: City house prices 'more expensive'

PPI refunds could help offset the escalating costs of living in the city.New research from Halifax shows the average house price in the UK's cities has increased by 65 per cent over the last decad...

04/10/2011

PPI Claims: High costs 'preventing people going green'

PPI refunds could help people who want to make environmentally-friendly changes to their energy consumption but do not think they can afford to do so.A new survey from uSwitch.com reveals that 44 per ...

03/10/2011

PPI Claims: People need to be wary of debt management

PPI refunds could be an alternative to debt consolidation as increasing amounts of providers are having their licences cancelled.People in financial difficulties and in need of help should speak to an...

30/09/2011

PPI Claims: Older workers 'no longer forced to retire'

PPI claims may be able to prevent people working after the age of 65.A change to the employment laws means people will be able to able to work after their 65th birthday without fear of being fired.Age...

30/09/2011

PPI Claim: Jobs 'continue to go'

The uncertain economic future and tough current circumstances are leading to a large amount of redundancies. People may be struggling for a source of income and PPI refunds could come in handy.Monthly...

30/09/2011

PPI Claims: People are 'finding more innovative ways to save'

PPI refunds could be useful as people look for innovative ways to find a bit of extra money.Research from Saga has shown that huge numbers of people aged 50 and over will shun expensive restaurants or...

30/09/2011

PPI Claims: Finances 'more important than ever'

PPI claims may be helpful as new figures reveal the extent of the UK's ongoing debt situation.Including mortgage debt, the average UK household now owes £55,822 according to Credit Action. I...

30/09/2011

PPI Claims: Financial crisis 'in part due to the credit system'

PPI Claims may help people who are struggling due to the current financial crisis.Speaking at a European conference on banking and the economy at Southampton University, Lord Turner, chairman of the F...

30/09/2011

PPI Refunds: University fees 'may require extra savings'

PPI refunds may be important to people with children who intend on going to university next year.Standard Life has launched a calculator that enables an independent financial adviser to ascertain just...

30/09/2011

PPI Claim: 'More must be done' to help lowest earners

PPI refunds may help people who are struggling on the national minimum wage.The hourly rate will rise by 15p to £6.08 for adults on October 1st and the Low Pay Commission (LPC) believes this 2.5...

29/09/2011

PPI Claims: UK has 'lowest standard of living in Europe'

PPI Claims could help offset the 'worst standard of living' in Europe.New research from uSwitch.com has shown that despite Brits enjoying the fourth highest average income it is officially the...

29/09/2011

PPI Claim: People are 'struggling to meet payments'

PPI refunds could be significant as a new study has found more people in the UK are not able to pay their rent.The research from the National Debtline charity revealed an 84 per cent increase in the n...

29/09/2011

PPI Refunds: People 'fear their bills'

PPI refunds may well help the increasing amount of the UK population living in fear of their bills.New research by MoneySupermarket.com has revealed a quarter of UK adults get stressed before they ope...

29/09/2011

FSA figures show PPI complaints continue to rise

PPI claims have led to an increase in complaints made to the Financial Services Authority (FSA).The organisation's figures show the total number of complaints about PPI rose by 23 per cent to 531,...

29/09/2011

PPI Refunds: Consumers 'want money to stretch further'

PPI refunds may help consumers who have admitted they are struggling to cope in the current economic climate.Yorkshire Building Society conducted research which found 96 per cent of people are seeking...

28/09/2011

PPI Refund: Interests rates 'to remain low'

PPI refunds could be useful for people looking to get a bit of extra financial help in this tough economic climate.David Smith, economics editor at the Sunday Times, has voiced his concern about the U...

28/09/2011