Bank Charges

BBC Radio 4's Money Box Saturday 15 July, 1204 BST Sunday 16 July, 2102 BST On Radio 4 and online Programme transcript

Customers trying to reclaim unfair bank charges by going to court have come across a set-back.

Some people have now been told their claims can not go ahead until a test case has been heard.

Meanwhile the financial regulator has indicated that banks which have been closing the accounts of customers who take them to court, could be breaking the Banking Code.

Bob Howard reported.

Further information:

Banks fight back on court action

Banks bar fee challengers

Consumers 'should challenge' banks

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Oil prices/markets

Petrol could soon be £1 a litre as oil prices surge.

Interest rates rise around the world, and share prices tumble as the shadow of war darkens the Middle East.

Are we facing a world recession?

We spoke to Michael Hughes, chief investment officer/managing director of Baring Asset Management.

Further information:

Israel crisis keeps oil near peak

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Secrets of a top fund manager

Anthony Bolton launched Fidelity Special Situations in 1979

Money Box's Paul Lewis talked to the UK's most successful investment fund manager, Anthony Bolton of Fidelity.

What are the secrets to his success?

How has he managed to achieve a return of around 20% a year, for the people who've invested in his fund for the past 26 years?

What prospects are there for investors now that he's announced he intends to hand over control?

Further information:

Money Box 10 September, 2005

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Tax

HMRC aim to cut down on bureaucracy for taxpayers

People are being warned this week to take care when completing their tax returns.

A new HM Revenue & Customs scheme aims to help taxpayers who've filled in forms incorrectly.

We investigated claims that the plans may lead to confusion and anxiety.

Anne Redston, chair of the personal taxes sub-committee at the Institute of Taxation and visiting professor at King's College London joined the programme.

Have Your Say: Tax

Further information:

Taxpayers told to check accounts

External links and helplines

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Inside Money

Lesley Curwen presents Inside Money

Lesley Curwen looked ahead to what Money Box's sister programme, Inside Money, is to feature in its new series starting next week.

Inside Money will begin on Saturday, 22 July, at 1204 BST.

Money Box will return on Saturday, 2 September, 2006.

Further information:

Home is where the HIP is

Inside Money

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This was the last programme before the summer break.

Money Box will return on Saturday, 2 September, 2006. Inside Money will begin on Saturday, 22 July, at 1204 BST.

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Presenter: Paul Lewis
Producer: Chris A'Court
Reporter: Bob Howard