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Tories Attacked on Marriage Tax Breaks14 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The welfare secretary James Purnell will accuse the Tories of 'social engineering' as a response to their policy of tax incentives for married couples.
The welfare secretary James Purnell will accuse the Tories of 'social engineering' as a response to their policy of tax incentives for married couples.
Financial Firms 'Not Dealing With Complaints Properly'14 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Ombudsman sees significant deficiencies in the firms' current attitude towards customers.
The Ombudsman sees significant deficiencies in the firms' current attitude towards customers.
Credit Card Details 'Cheaper than Can of Cola'14 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Criminals are trading consumers' credit card details for 50p - less than the cost of a can of cola, a new report reveals.
Criminals are trading consumers' credit card details for 50p - less than the cost of a can of cola, a new report reveals.
Conman Hypnotises Jeweller and Steals £110,000 of Diamond Jewellery14 Apr 2009 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Posing as the owner of an upmarket hotel, a conman has managed to steal £110,000 worth of diamond jewellery from a store in Mumbai by hypnotising a jewellery shop employee.
Posing as the owner of an upmarket hotel, a conman has managed to steal £110,000 worth of diamond jewellery from a store in Mumbai by hypnotising a jewellery shop employee.
Bigger Deficits Faced by Pension Funds14 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A wide-ranging survey of schemes' financial positions has revealed a significant rise in deficits - with the trend driven by the financial crisis.
A wide-ranging survey of schemes' financial positions has revealed a significant rise in deficits - with the trend driven by the financial crisis.
Mature Students 'Key to Rental Sector'15 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
An influx of mature students is helping to prop up one corner of the property market, according to Paragon.
An influx of mature students is helping to prop up one corner of the property market, according to Paragon.
Water UK Defends Rising Bill Costs15 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
This year's 4.1% increase is justified by the financial burdens faced by water providers, according to the organisation.
This year's 4.1% increase is justified by the financial burdens faced by water providers, according to the organisation.
Buyers Continuing Return to Property Market15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveal that the amount of new enquiries in the property market increased for the fifth month in a row.
New figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveal that the amount of new enquiries in the property market increased for the fifth month in a row.
EC Takes Action on Behavioural Advertising Technology15 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against Britain's approval of Phorm, a behavioural advertising technology.
The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against Britain's approval of Phorm, a behavioural advertising technology.
Lender Sees Sharp Decline in Equity Release Loans15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Equity release loans have dropped by almost a quarter in the past year, due in part to falling property prices.
Equity release loans have dropped by almost a quarter in the past year, due in part to falling property prices.
Travellers 'Jeopardising Insurance Policies'15 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
More than a million Britons could be voiding their travel insurance by not informing their provider of pre-existing medical conditions.
More than a million Britons could be voiding their travel insurance by not informing their provider of pre-existing medical conditions.
Silent Calls 'Decreasing'15 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
The number of 'silent calls' received by consumers has dropped considerably since new Ofcom regulations were introduced, research shows.
The number of 'silent calls' received by consumers has dropped considerably since new Ofcom regulations were introduced, research shows.
Land Registry Considering Fee Hike15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Land Registry may increase its fees in order to counteract the loss in revenues it has suffered as a result of the property market downturn.
The Land Registry may increase its fees in order to counteract the loss in revenues it has suffered as a result of the property market downturn.
UK 'Facing Savings Crunch'15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Several different factors have conspired against savers in recent times, with 47 percent admitting to having dipped in to deposits.
Several different factors have conspired against savers in recent times, with 47 percent admitting to having dipped in to deposits.
Concerned Investors 'Holding Steady' in Crunch15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Despite the recent sharp falls in stock indices, a vast majority of investors have no intention of selling up at the moment.
Despite the recent sharp falls in stock indices, a vast majority of investors have no intention of selling up at the moment.
'No Stigma' on Unsold Properties15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
It is 'not that unusual' for a property to remain on the market for at least six months in the current economic climate, according to an estate agent.
It is 'not that unusual' for a property to remain on the market for at least six months in the current economic climate, according to an estate agent.
'Green Shoots' Housing Market Reports Premature, Expert Says16 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
New reports showing an apparent turnaround in the UK housing market should not be taken as evidence for a sustained economic recovery, an economist has claimed.
New reports showing an apparent turnaround in the UK housing market should not be taken as evidence for a sustained economic recovery, an economist has claimed.
Pound Hits $1.50 on New Economic Optimism16 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The pound has risen on currency exchanges this week, suggesting new investor optimism in the UK.
The pound has risen on currency exchanges this week, suggesting new investor optimism in the UK.
Prepaid Credit Cards 'Open New Avenues'16 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
There are a number of advantages to using prepaid credit cards, according to the Prepaid International Forum.
There are a number of advantages to using prepaid credit cards, according to the Prepaid International Forum.
Barclays Report Highlights Downbeat Mood Among Investors16 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A general consumer antipathy towards professional financial advice and investing in the stock market has been uncovered by a new poll.
A general consumer antipathy towards professional financial advice and investing in the stock market has been uncovered by a new poll.
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