Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
NS&I cuts interest rates for millions of savers
Property prices skyrocket in towns near London
Pants to Poverty drops its ethical stance
Savers withdraw £6bn after pension reforms
Banks will recognise your voice when you call them
Home extension or loft conversion ‘can add 20% to house value’
New pension rules will see 6m workers lose up to £37 a month
Feature
Is shared ownership a vital first step on the property ladder, or a slippery slope?
In pictures
In the spotlight
A new stamp duty surcharge on second homes will be charged from Friday 1 April. Find out what it means in our Q&A and use our stamp duty calculator to find out how much you will pay.
Consumer champions
InsureForAll wasn’t there for us when my father died abroad
General Accident says I’m a higher risk being born on the 23rd instead of 22nd
Why you might not be warned of an online security breach
Money deals
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Buy annual or single trip travel insurance before 30 April 2016 and save 10% when you quote Spring10.
