5 d. ago Italian ski pass price rises mean sport may become only for wealthy, watchdog warns

Price increases of as much as 40% will make sport exclusive privilege of the wealthy, says Assoutenti “Completely unjustified” prices rises for ski passes in Italy this winter mean the sport is at risk of becoming the exclusive privilege of the wealthy, the president of an Italian consumers’ association has warned.From the Alps and the Dolomites in the north to the slopes of the central Italian region of Abruzzo, prices are poised to rise by as much as 40% compared with 2021, according to a report compiled by the watchdog, Assoutenti. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Barclays suffers £110mn hit from Tricolor collapse as bank’s profits fall

London-listed lender announces £500mn share buyback even as it sets aside further £235mn for UK car finance payouts

Economics

2 w. ago New Martin Lewis update on £700 car loan compensation due next year

Around 14 million people have been mis-sold car finance and due a payout from a mass redress scheme.

Economics

2 w. ago Lloyds challenges car loan compensation bill as it warns of £2bn hit

The high street banking giant raised concerns about the Financial Conduct Authority’s calculations for how much consumers lost out.

Events

3 w. ago Lenders warn of bigger hit to finances from £11bn car loan compensation plan

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Events

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Politics

3 w. ago Banking shares rise after car loan scandal firms are handed a lower

FTSE 250 lender Close Brothers closed up 5.4% while Lloyds Banking Group gained 3.7% and Barclays rose 1.1%.

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis tells Brits how to get up to £700 car finance compensation

FCA announced a redress scheme for car finance customers who were mis-sold their loan and Martin Lewis has explained how to claim the compensation

Economics

3 w. ago Shares in UK lenders rise after watchdog softens car loan compensation costs

Lloyds Banking Group, Close Brothers Group, and Barclays shares were all moving higher on Wednesday morning.

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis urges people to do one thing to ensure £700 car finance compensation next year

Around 14 million people have been mis-sold car finance and due compensation.

Economics

3 w. ago FCA announces 14 million people due car loan compensation payout

Redress payments of around £700 could be issued from early next year.

Economics