News Tag: website
December 10, 2009
The Audit Commission has launched a new website that provides plenty of detailed information for home movers relocating to new areas in England.
"Oneplace" is described by the Government watchdog as a "reporting website for Comprehensive Area Assessment", meaning the site includes independent information about how councils, police, health services and others are tackling the major issues of society, ...
“Oneplace” to visit for home moves out of area
by Gill Montia
September 6, 2009
A new government website launched to help people facing repossession was welcomed this week by an industry expert.
Chris Jenkins, co-owner of the Homeowner's Advice Centre, said the new site is a "positive step".
The "easily accessible format" of the site helps people find the advice they need with minimum effort, he added.
The website is designed to be used in conjunction with professional ...
Repossessions advice website a “positive step”
by David Masters
September 1, 2009
Barclaycard has updated its online account management service.
The website has been redesigned to give customers more control over their Barclaycard accounts.
Updates include giving customers the choice as to how they view their account information and spending, and simplified log-in, balance transfers and transaction disputes.
Customers can choose to view their spending in categories, such as Leisure, Health, Entertainment and Groceries.
Pie charts and bar graphs ...
Barclaycard overhauls online service
by David Masters
July 27, 2009
Barclays has redesigned its online banking services to make them more customer friendly.
The navigation menu has been made easier to use, and new features have been added.
Customers can now use the Barclays e-banking website to notify the bank when they want to use their debit card overseas, to rename their accounts, and to view information on new products.
"With more people using online banking every ...
Barclays revamps e-banking
by David Masters
June 26, 2009
Nationwide this week unveiled a new members' zone on its website, exclusively available to all customers of the Nationwide Group.
Accessible from the Nationwide homepage, the portal provides a one-stop-shop for news updates, member events, and information about what it means to be part of the Nationwide Group.
Podcasts and videos are available on the site, addressing issues that members have told Nationwide are ...
Nationwide launches exclusive members’ zone
by David Masters
March 17, 2009
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is launching a new website to help Brits give their finances a health check.
According to the government-backed savings provider, 40% of people in the UK have no long-term financial plan, whilst nearly a fifth (17%) don't bother to look for advice on managing their money because they find it too confusion.
The Five Questions website is designed ...
NS&I launches financial health check website
by David Masters
August 20, 2008
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is launching a website that will allow its 10,000 members to advertise properties at no charge.
The site should be up and running in October and aims to bring solace to a profession that has been hard hit by the credit crisis.
It may also provide strong competition for Rightmove, which charges customers up to £495 a ...
Estate Agents launch property website
by Gill Montia
June 23, 2008
Consumers looking to purchase payment protection insurance (PPI) can now get advice from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
The watchdog’s website now has free, impartial comparison tables which are designed to help consumers compare the policies on offer and their cost.
PPI has been the result of bad press lately after a report revealed that 2 million customers have ...
PPI comparison tables now available on FSA website
by Kay Murchie
June 4, 2008
A new website has been launched by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) which offers financial information for young adults.
The website, www.whataboutmoney.info, has been designed to give guidance about obtaining, saving and spending money.
Research by the FSA has established that two-thirds of young people are not planning ahead and 80% of young people are in debt by the age ...
FSA launches money guidance website for young peopleA new website has been launched by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) which offers financial information for young adults.
by Kay Murchie
