Direct Line offer UK insurance, mortgages, savings and financial service products. Their basic philosophy is to offer consumers clear, straightforward, good value alternatives to products which are sold through traditional distribution channels. [Direct Line Financial Services]

Specialises in helping to protect the things that matter most to their seven million customers in the UK by providing insurance, investments, pensions and healthcare. [Aviva]

The biggest building society based in the north east, offering a range of mortgages, investments and other financial services. [Newcastle Building Society]

E*TRADE is the global leader in online investing. Lower your commissions not expectations and trade from a flat £9.95 commission. Trade in UK and US shares, CFDs, Forex, Self-Select ISA, PEP, SIPP and access research and tools including FREE Level II data and technical analysis. A dedicated service is available for active traders as well as small investors. [E*Trade]

One of the UK's leading investment managers, and currently manages over £25 billion on behalf of over 140,000 individual and institutional investors based in the UK and overseas. [Foreign and Colonial]

The Post Office™ can help with all your everyday money matters - from banking to bill payment and now new personal loans. [Post Office]

A choice of current accounts tailored to suit all types of customer, as well as a range of savings and credit card accounts too. They\'ve got expert services to help you if you\'re buying a home, going on holiday or starting your first job. [Natwest Bank]

An investment management company which specialises in managing money for the retail investor. They have been established in London since 1969, under the name Johnson Fry, but were acquired by Legg Mason in December 1999. [LeggMason Investors]

Share dealing with real-time share prices and a high interest cash management account. Other investment services include CFDs, Covered Warrants, ETFs, ISAs, PEPs and SIPPs. Deal online or contact them via their dedicated and professional telephone service. [Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd]

As a mutual society their members own them. They exist for their benefit alone; there are no shareholders to siphon off the profit their investments generate. They can cater for many of your financial needs, from savings to insurance. [Liverpool Victoria]