Active in UK banking and insurance through The Royal Bank of Scotland and Direct Line. Services include bank and savings accounts, credit cards and mortgages, life assurance and innovative investment products, motor and home insurance. [Royal Bank of Scotland]

The Sunday Times have recently proclaimed, '...IMIWeb (previous name) is so extraordinary. The dealing charge is just £10 whether you invest £1,000 or £10,000. And with no administration costs to pay, it represents the best value package on the market at the moment.' (Sunday Times 20/01/2002) [IWeb]

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. [Norwich Union Direct]

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]

Barclays offers a comprehensive range of financial services including mortgages, loans, banking, insurance, life assurance, pensions, ISAs and on-line banking. [Barclays]

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]