News Archive - Articles Published during January 2008
New Route to Bankruptcy for Scottish Debtors02 Jan 2008 | by Helen RaymondThe Scottish Executive introduce a new route to bankruptcy as a solution for financially vunerable debtors.
Mortgage Lending Slows Down02 Jan 2008 | by Michael SaundersMortage applications and approvals are still showing a slow down as 2007 draws to a close.
Jail for Chatty Drivers03 Jan 2008 | by Michael SaundersIn a move to make the streets a safer place, drivers who talk on their mobile phone while on the road could face imprisonment.
Alliance & Leicester Shares Get a Boost03 Jan 2008 | by Michael SaundersAlliance and Leicester shares soar up 16% after rumours of a takeover bid resurface.
Have You Lost an Account?04 Jan 2008 | by Halifax reunite over 5,000 customers with funds 'lost' in dormant accounts.
First Time Buyers Priced Off The Ladder04 Jan 2008 | by Helen RaymondA new survey finds that first time buyer purchases are at their lowest for almost 30 years.
Retailers Report a Difficult Christmas04 Jan 2008 | by Niki O'CallaghanNew year retail figures reveal online stores are stealing festive business away from the high street.
New Year Defaults Predicted05 Jan 2008 | by Daniel CallowayThe Bank of England predict financial hardship to come in 2008.
Cashless Society a Distant Dream05 Jan 2008 | by Helen RaymondAPACS 'Payment Myths' report reveals cash and cheques are here to stay.
Female Graduates Saddled With Student Loans 07 Jan 2008 | by Abigail RadnorNew government figures reveal female graduates will be stuck with their student loans for an extra 5 years than their male peers.
Beat 'Frosting' Thefts This Winter08 Jan 2008 | by Stark warnings from BIBA on how defrosting your car this winter could turn nasty.
Protect Yourself On The Piste08 Jan 2008 | by Daniel CallowayWe explain the risks many of us are facing by going on winter sports holidays uninsured.
Home Insurance on The Edge08 Jan 2008 | by Daniel CallowayHave your January sales bargains pushed your contents cover over the edge?
The 2008 ISA Updates you Need to Know08 Jan 2008 | by As of 6th April this year ISAs are changing - make sure you're up to date.
Rising Energy Bills are on Their Way10 Jan 2008 | by Susie Christodoulou This week the UK's major gas and electricity suppliers have announced steep price hikes.
The Latest on HIPs14 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise EbertAre home information packs a good idea? We share the latest on both sides of the debate.
New Year, New Train Fare Hikes14 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise Ebert2008 sees the cost of train travel upped again but will this really put people off travelling by rail?
Concerns Over Energy Costs14 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise EbertThe latest price hikes announced by major UK energy suppliers have raised concerns that consumers could soon be left in the cold.
Clarkson Learns ID Fraud is No Joke14 Jan 2008 | by Abigail RadnorID Fraud blunder leaves Jeremy Clarkson red faced and shows not even the rich and famous are immune to ID Fraud.
BT Trial Super Speed Broadband16 Jan 2008 | by Rachael LloydBT announce new plans to trial broadband connection speeds of up to 100Mbps.