Millions wait for bank overdraft verdict - papers

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The future of overdraft fees paid by millions of customers could be decided after an appeal in the House of Lords this week, reports The BBC .

Five Law Lords will hear an appeal by the UK's main banks against an earlier decision this year by the Appeal Court. It upheld a ruling from last year that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) had the power to decide if bank charges were fair or not. About one million people are waiting to see if they can reclaim their charges. Full story...

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