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MPC Member 'Optimistic' Over Economy20 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The top economist suggested that policy actions would alleviate the depth and duration of the current recession.
The top economist suggested that policy actions would alleviate the depth and duration of the current recession.
FSA Writes to Chancellor Over Dunfermline20 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
According to the regulator, it has been closely monitoring the building society's loan book for the past four years.
According to the regulator, it has been closely monitoring the building society's loan book for the past four years.
Brits 'Reducing Credit Card Spending'20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New research has revealed that Britons are trying to cut down on their credit card usage in light of the economic downturn.
New research has revealed that Britons are trying to cut down on their credit card usage in light of the economic downturn.
BSA Sees Mutuals as a Better Option for Savers20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Building society savings accounts have received strong backing from an industry group today - although a ratings agency has recently downgraded several firms.
Building society savings accounts have received strong backing from an industry group today - although a ratings agency has recently downgraded several firms.
Housing Affordability 'Greatest in Seven Years'20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The latest figures from Halifax have revealed that housing is more affordable than it has been in nearly seven years, thanks to falling house prices and record-low interest rates.
The latest figures from Halifax have revealed that housing is more affordable than it has been in nearly seven years, thanks to falling house prices and record-low interest rates.
Salary Overspends Highlighted by Co-op20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The typical worker has spent all their take home pay by the 20th day of each month, according to a bank.
The typical worker has spent all their take home pay by the 20th day of each month, according to a bank.
Homeless Landline Service Gains 2,000th User20 Apr 2009 | by Jayne Davison
VoiceMail4All offers a service for people living on the street who have no access to a phone.
VoiceMail4All offers a service for people living on the street who have no access to a phone.
Financial Crisis 'Increasing Risk of Credit Card Fraud'20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A majority of Britons feel that they are more likely to fall victim to credit card fraud as a result of the financial downturn.
A majority of Britons feel that they are more likely to fall victim to credit card fraud as a result of the financial downturn.
Bank Lays Bare Retirement Savings "Delusion" in UK20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Over half have been found to not be currently saving into a private pension plan.
Over half have been found to not be currently saving into a private pension plan.
Half a Million Properties 'House Three Generations'20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New research has revealed that the recession is leading to increased incidences of three generations of a family living under the same roof.
New research has revealed that the recession is leading to increased incidences of three generations of a family living under the same roof.
Pensions Confidence 'Improves'20 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Employees feel more positively towards their workplace pension schemes than they did three months ago.
Employees feel more positively towards their workplace pension schemes than they did three months ago.
Darling Gets Advice on Budget21 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
A wealth manager worries about tax increases, as a building society calls for overhauls in ISAs and stamp duty.
A wealth manager worries about tax increases, as a building society calls for overhauls in ISAs and stamp duty.
Road Rage Car Insurance Shortfalls Highlighted by Provider21 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Sainsbury's claimed that most policies do not contain provisions related to road rage attacks.
Sainsbury's claimed that most policies do not contain provisions related to road rage attacks.
Tax Campaign Group Calls for 'Google Government'21 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
The Taxpayers' Alliance has called on Britain to follow the USA's lead and publish details of government spending on the internet.
The Taxpayers' Alliance has called on Britain to follow the USA's lead and publish details of government spending on the internet.
CBI Forecasts 'Light at the End of the Tunnel'21 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
Growth will return next year, the business group has predicted in new research.
Growth will return next year, the business group has predicted in new research.
Young Britons 'Still Keen on Credit Cards'21 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The recession has not caused 25 to 34-year-olds to become more careful over credit card use, according to a new survey.
The recession has not caused 25 to 34-year-olds to become more careful over credit card use, according to a new survey.
Homeowners Mortgage Support Scheme Begins21 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A government initiative aimed at stopping repossessions begins today.
A government initiative aimed at stopping repossessions begins today.
Holiday-at-Home Britons 'Not Buying Travel Insurance'21 Apr 2009 | by Mark Harris
Millions of Britons are planning to holiday within the UK this year - but the majority intend to do so without any travel insurance, according to new research.
Millions of Britons are planning to holiday within the UK this year - but the majority intend to do so without any travel insurance, according to new research.
Recession-hit Brits 'Overwhelmed, Overwrought and Overweight'21 Apr 2009 | by Michael Ross
PruHealth claims in a new report that stress levels have gone through the roof over recent months due to the stormy financial climate.
PruHealth claims in a new report that stress levels have gone through the roof over recent months due to the stormy financial climate.
Pensioners Relying on Equity Release21 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Many pensioners are using equity release to pay off their mortgage debt, new research suggests.
Many pensioners are using equity release to pay off their mortgage debt, new research suggests.
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