The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) wants organisations to take more steps to ensure customer and staff privacy before embarking on new technology initiatives.

The Bank of New York Mellon has admitted that the number of its customers hit by a data breach was much larger than previously stated.

A mortgage expert at Prudential has asserted that many consumers across the UK are concerned about the increasing cost of bills, petrol and fuel.

A new low-fee mortgage range has been introduced by Abbey.

Older teenagers and recent graduates may wish to shop around for the best current account among the many "attractive" deals available, Moneyfacts has asserted.

Upcoming government changes to pensions could benefit divorced women, Standard Life has asserted.

Some 80 per cent of people who have embarked on a home improvement project during the last 12 months have paid for it in part or entirely with their own savings, new research from Halifax has shown.

Agreeing to a same-day personal loan when purchasing a car may lead to bigger discounts for consumers, according to Alliance & Leicester.

Two new fee-free current accounts have been debuted by HSBC.

Pop stars Michael Jackson and Madonna are now eligible for Abbey's 50+ Saver account, the high street bank has announced.

Beginning today (August 29th), Woolwich is set to slash its three-year fixed-rate mortgage rates by 0.28 percentage points, Barclays has announced.

Local authorities may purchase repossessed properties as council housing under a government scheme to be announced, a source says

Over a quarter of those asked admit they are less likely to leave their partners in the current economic climate due to worries about falling into debt, new research shows

Subprime rates have risen 2.75 per cent since last year, increasing the risk of debt and repossession for existing holders, new research shows

Falling house prices are leaving families who are "no longer able to make ends meet" falling into debt, a Liberal Democrat has said

Three million people think they will lose their jobs in the next year and may be unable to avoid debt, new research shows

Women relying on a partner to earn money risk debt if they are incapacitated, research suggests

By comparing car insurance deals, drivers can reduce the risk of falling into debt, an expert says

Parents are being advised to teach their children about saving if they want them to avoid falling into debt, a source says

While people do not think the credit crunch bothers them, they fear the debt risk caused by rising prices, an industry expert claims