The Co-operative Bank has long sold itself as an ethical financial institution and it’s latest advertising campaign continues with this theme. The ‘good with money’ strapline encompasses so much more than solid financial returns. (more…)

The Bradford & Bingley, Co-operative bank and First Direct have today raised the cost of their fixed rate mortgages as Banks find it increasingly difficult to raise finance to fund mortgage deals. The Co-op saw the biggest rise as they increased their rates between 0.7% and 0.9%. The move by these three banks now takes the average cost of a fixed rate mortgage to over 7%. (more…)