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$1tr Agreement Struck by G2003 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
A boost to the IMF is central to the new strategy to tackle the financial crisis, agreed by global leaders in London yesterday.
A boost to the IMF is central to the new strategy to tackle the financial crisis, agreed by global leaders in London yesterday.
Credit Card Details 'Insufficiently Protected'03 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The self-regulatory system used by the credit card industry to protect consumers' details is not sufficient, it has been claimed.
The self-regulatory system used by the credit card industry to protect consumers' details is not sufficient, it has been claimed.
Women Risking Debt Through 'PMS Overspending'03 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Shopping trends are the subject of a new report from an academic.
Shopping trends are the subject of a new report from an academic.
Ryanair Warns Passengers to 'Opt In'03 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Travellers flying with Ryanair will now have to specifically ask for travel insurance, due to new EU regulations.
Travellers flying with Ryanair will now have to specifically ask for travel insurance, due to new EU regulations.
Home Insurance Warning for DIY Fans03 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Householders have been warned to ensure their home insurance policies are sufficient for any DIY projects they plan to undertake.
Householders have been warned to ensure their home insurance policies are sufficient for any DIY projects they plan to undertake.
OFT Switches Focus in Bank Charges Probe03 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The OFT is aiming for a quick resolution to its investigation, as the seperate High Court test case drags on.
The OFT is aiming for a quick resolution to its investigation, as the seperate High Court test case drags on.
House Prices 'Dropped in March'03 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The latest figures from Halifax have revealed that house prices fell in March, in contrast to yesterday's report from Nationwide.
The latest figures from Halifax have revealed that house prices fell in March, in contrast to yesterday's report from Nationwide.
G20 Pledges 'Could Improve Economy', Experts Say03 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The summit's commitments have received a warm reception from figures in the financial services industry - with one suggesting that recovery could help the pound to strengthen.
The summit's commitments have received a warm reception from figures in the financial services industry - with one suggesting that recovery could help the pound to strengthen.
IMF loan requests 'will become less of a stigma'06 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
A government minister has suggested that taking out an IMF loan will become less of a stigma to nation states in future, following last week's G20 agreement to expand the fund.
A government minister has suggested that taking out an IMF loan will become less of a stigma to nation states in future, following last week's G20 agreement to expand the fund.
Economists Sees 'Long-Term' Improvement in Savings06 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
An 'equilibrium' is being reached as formerly free-spending consumers are saving more and paying down their debts, according to a top economist.
An 'equilibrium' is being reached as formerly free-spending consumers are saving more and paying down their debts, according to a top economist.
New Rules for Home Sellers Come into Effect06 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
From today, homeowners selling a property must have a home information pack in place before the house can go on the market.
From today, homeowners selling a property must have a home information pack in place before the house can go on the market.
MPs in New Icesave Investigation06 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Consumers saving in offshore subsidiaries of the failed Icelandic banks are not under the regulator's control so should not be compensated by the taxpayer, MPs have said.
Consumers saving in offshore subsidiaries of the failed Icelandic banks are not under the regulator's control so should not be compensated by the taxpayer, MPs have said.
New Tax Year Sees New Rules06 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The beginning of the new tax year has seen a series of rule changes come into effect.
The beginning of the new tax year has seen a series of rule changes come into effect.
Brits 'Cutting Back on Home Insurance'06 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Many Brits are cancelling their home insurance policies in an effort to cut costs - despite fears of burglaries rising.
Many Brits are cancelling their home insurance policies in an effort to cut costs - despite fears of burglaries rising.
HSBC Rights Issue 'A Success'06 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The sale of new shares is the biggest in British history, and comes as HSBC works to protect its balance sheet against the ongoing credit crunch.
The sale of new shares is the biggest in British history, and comes as HSBC works to protect its balance sheet against the ongoing credit crunch.
Japan Gets 160Mbps Broadband06 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Japanese internet users are getting used to what is being touted as the fastest internet connection in the world, capable of speeds of 160Mbps.
Japanese internet users are getting used to what is being touted as the fastest internet connection in the world, capable of speeds of 160Mbps.
Orange Looking at Broadband TV Deal06 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Mobile phone operator Orange is weighing up a possible bid for Project Kangaroo, a failed broadband television initiative from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
Mobile phone operator Orange is weighing up a possible bid for Project Kangaroo, a failed broadband television initiative from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
We Got it Wrong on Recession, Darling Says06 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
According to the chancellor, the government did not expect the recession to become as bad as it has.
According to the chancellor, the government did not expect the recession to become as bad as it has.
IFS Forecasts Huge Debts For UK07 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Massive public spending cuts are needed in future as a result of the current financial crisis, a group of experts has demonstrated.
Massive public spending cuts are needed in future as a result of the current financial crisis, a group of experts has demonstrated.
FSA Savings Deposit Consultation 'Not Transparent'07 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Which? has criticised the FSA's plans to allow temporary increases to compensation thresholds for bank balances - saying that not all cases are covered by the proposals.
Which? has criticised the FSA's plans to allow temporary increases to compensation thresholds for bank balances - saying that not all cases are covered by the proposals.
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