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Internet Monitoring Begins07 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Internet service providers are now logging all emails and phone calls made by users over the internet, after a new EU directive came into effect yesterday.
Internet service providers are now logging all emails and phone calls made by users over the internet, after a new EU directive came into effect yesterday.
Customers Get Used To '0.5% World'07 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Debt, spending and saving habits have all changed thanks to the Bank of England's new all-time low interest rate, it has been claimed.
Debt, spending and saving habits have all changed thanks to the Bank of England's new all-time low interest rate, it has been claimed.
HBOS Banks 'Increasing Credit Card Rates'07 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A newspaper report has claimed that Halifax and the Bank of Scotland - both part of HBOS, in turn owned by the part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group - have been upping the interest rates on their credit cards.
A newspaper report has claimed that Halifax and the Bank of Scotland - both part of HBOS, in turn owned by the part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group - have been upping the interest rates on their credit cards.
Brits 'Cutting Back on Life Insurance'07 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
More than half a million Brits have cancelled their life insurance policies to save money during the credit crunch, new research shows.
More than half a million Brits have cancelled their life insurance policies to save money during the credit crunch, new research shows.
Brits 'Have Less DIY Skills than Parents'07 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
A new study shows that half of the UK population do not feel that they are as skilled at DIY jobs as their parents.
A new study shows that half of the UK population do not feel that they are as skilled at DIY jobs as their parents.
Quantitative Easing 'To Blame' As Annuity Returns Fall07 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Retirees are suffering due to rate cuts and the £75 billion quantitative easing programme from the Bank of England, it has been revealed.
Retirees are suffering due to rate cuts and the £75 billion quantitative easing programme from the Bank of England, it has been revealed.
Lack of Protection Cover 'is a Serious Issue'07 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Axa has warned that millions of Britons do not have protection cover - which could leave them in dire financial straits.
Axa has warned that millions of Britons do not have protection cover - which could leave them in dire financial straits.
'More Shed Security' Needed07 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
The UK's sheds are not properly secured despite containing hundreds of pounds worth of property, a new survey finds.
The UK's sheds are not properly secured despite containing hundreds of pounds worth of property, a new survey finds.
Fund Returns 'Turn Positive'07 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Signals of recovery are present in the retail investment fund sector, a new survey has suggested.
Signals of recovery are present in the retail investment fund sector, a new survey has suggested.
Water Firms Propose Bill Hikes08 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Hikes of up to 3.4 percent a year for customers have been requested under the providers' 2010-15 plans.
Hikes of up to 3.4 percent a year for customers have been requested under the providers' 2010-15 plans.
RBS Job Cuts Announced as Downsizing Continues08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
4,500 UK workers could go as a result of the latest plan, with RBS saying that it wants to cut costs in the recession.
4,500 UK workers could go as a result of the latest plan, with RBS saying that it wants to cut costs in the recession.
Northern Ireland Launches Broadband Plan08 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
The Northern Ireland executive is set to launch a tendering process to find companies capable of delivering high-speed broadband infrastructure to the country.
The Northern Ireland executive is set to launch a tendering process to find companies capable of delivering high-speed broadband infrastructure to the country.
Abbey Hails ISA 'Early Birds'08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Research from the firm also reveals that many are unsure whether or not to take out an ISA this financial year.
Research from the firm also reveals that many are unsure whether or not to take out an ISA this financial year.
UK Skiers 'Make 130,000 Travel Insurance Claims'08 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
There were more than 130,000 skiing-related travel insurance claims sent to UK insurers last year, according to a new estimate.
There were more than 130,000 skiing-related travel insurance claims sent to UK insurers last year, according to a new estimate.
LTE Touted as Universal Broadband Solution08 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
A new mobile broadband technology could form part of the government's plans to provide broadband access to the whole of the UK.
A new mobile broadband technology could form part of the government's plans to provide broadband access to the whole of the UK.
Accidental Landlords 'Must be Aware of Legislation'08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
People who have let out their property as a result of the financial downturn are being warned to make sure they adhere to all landlord regulations.
People who have let out their property as a result of the financial downturn are being warned to make sure they adhere to all landlord regulations.
HSBC Boosts Mortgage Availability08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
HSBC has provided a boost to the ailing mortgage market by offering a range of products with loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 percent.
HSBC has provided a boost to the ailing mortgage market by offering a range of products with loan-to-value ratios of up to 90 percent.
Fearful Savers 'Building Emergency Funds'08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Many savers are 'confused' as to what their strategy should be in the current recession - with rising unemployment leading to fears over personal finances.
Many savers are 'confused' as to what their strategy should be in the current recession - with rising unemployment leading to fears over personal finances.
NIESR Predicts New 1.5% Decline in Economy08 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
A 1.5 percent contraction in the economy is thought to have occurred over January-March 2009.
A 1.5 percent contraction in the economy is thought to have occurred over January-March 2009.
Visa Criticised on Overseas Credit Card Charges08 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Visa Europe has been warned that it could face fines if it does not reduce charges on overseas debit and credit card use.
Visa Europe has been warned that it could face fines if it does not reduce charges on overseas debit and credit card use.
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