http://www.uswitch.com/news/?ref=rssall The latest industry news from the UK for utilities, telecoms, broadband and personal finance. 60 en-GB http://www.uswitch.com/images/rss_logo.jpg http://www.uswitch.com/?ref=rssall Corporate Pages Loans Energy Home Phone Digital TV Credit Cards Broadband Water Directory Market News Heating Cover Current Accounts Car Insurance Mobiles Consumer Guide Secured Loans Customer Accounts Bundles Borrowers who are struggling to repay their secured loans should seek help and advice immediately, according to Citizens Advice. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/securedloans/struggling-borrowers-should-seek-immediate-help.cmsx Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The Bank of England's surprise decision to cut the base rate by 0.5% a day earlier than scheduled is welcome news for struggling homeowners, it has been suggested. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/securedloans/base-rate-cut-welcome-news.cmsx Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Following Australia's one percentage point cut in interest rates, pressure is mounting on the Bank of England to make a similarly dramatic move. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/securedloans/big-rate-cut-could-be-on-the-cards.cmsx Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The Bank of England base rate may fall to 3.5% next year, according to the Chief European and UK Economist at Global Insight. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/securedloans/base-rate-may-drop-to-35-next-year.cmsx Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Consumer demand for secured loans fell in the third quarter of this year, according to research carried out by the Bank of England. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/securedloans/demand-for-secured-loans-falls.cmsx Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Customers taking out secured loans were offered a glimmer of hope recently when Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir John Gieve suggested interest rates may be too high. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080924/secured-loan-customers-offered-glimmer-of-hope.cmsx Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com A consultation has been launched on the regulation of secured loans in a bid to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and are adequately protected. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080915/secured-loans-consultation-launched.cmsx Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is being urged to crack down on the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) following a surge in complaints from consumers. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080912/fsa-urged-to-take-action-on-ppi.cmsx Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The majority of economists expect the Bank of England to leave the base rate unchanged today, meaning secured loan customers are unlikely to see any reduction in their repayments. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080904/analysts-expect-no-change-in-base-rates.cmsx Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Total personal debt among UK consumers has exceeded national income for the second consecutive year, according to the accountants Grant Thornton. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080901/uk-personal-debt-higher-than-gdp.cmsx Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Economists have predicted that there will be no change in interest rates by the Bank of England next month. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080829/experts-predict-no-change-in-borrowing-rates.cmsx Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for cuts in interest rates to prevent the British economy from entering into a serious recession. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080818/bcc-calls-for-rate-cuts.cmsx Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The Bank of England base rate has been kept on hold after the monetary policy committee (MPC) voted not to change the cost of borrowing. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080808/interest-rate-kept-on-hold.cmsx Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com A reduction in the Bank of England base rate is needed in order to stimulate consumer confidence, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080806/rate-reduction-needed-to-restore-consumer-confidence.cmsx Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Interest rates are likely to remain unchanged for "quite a few more months to come", according to the UK Chief Economist at Global Insight. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080805/interest-rates-will-remain-unchanged.cmsx Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com A member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has insisted that higher interest rates are "justifiable" given the currently inflationary environment. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080801/mpc-member-insists-higher-interest-rates-justifiable.cmsx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com A secured consolidation loan is still a "viable debt solution" for many homeowners, according to thinkmoney.com. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080724/secured-loans-still-a-viable-debt-solution.cmsx Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com A member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has called for a cut in interest rates to alleviate the pressure on consumers. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080723/mpc-member-calls-for-rate-cut.cmsx Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com The remortgaging market in Britain remains "relatively resilient" and active in spite of slowing housing markets, new data reveals. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080514/remortgaging-resilient-cml-figures-reveal.cmsx Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com Rising debt levels in Bristol have meant that almost 40,000 households could have their property repossessed. http://www.uswitch.com/news/securedloans/20080408/bristol-homeowners-may-face-repossession.cmsx Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Secured Loan uSwitch.com