News Archive - Articles Published during January 2008

News Articles Main Menu

Page 1 2

Borrow More, Spend Less?16 Jan 2008 | by Rachael Lloyd
New survey reveals that larger personal loans could work out cheaper.

DIY Goes £4.7billion Over Budget18 Jan 2008 | by Abigail Radnor
Expect the cost of your home improvements to spiral - new research shows 1 in 4 of us go over budget when we 'DIY'

We're Putting Ourselves at Risk18 Jan 2008 | by Daniel Calloway
Overwhelmed by the number of security codes we need to remember, many of us are leaving ourselves open to theft and fraud.

Careful on the Roads Today18 Jan 2008 | by Mark Dennis
Friday 18th January named as the most dangerous day to drive.

Mobile Cashback Schemes are 'Scams'21 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise Ebert
Ofcom call for mobile phone cashback schemes to be banned after complaints customers are being ripped off.

Going Nuclear Could Cost Us £250 a Year Extra21 Jan 2008 | by Catherine Sweeney
Plans to revamp UK nuclear power stations could end up making the cost of energy even more expensive.

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Flights21 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise Ebert
Why your cheap holiday may not be such a bargain after all.

FTSE Reaches Post 9/11 Record Low22 Jan 2008 | by Mark Dennis
The FTSE plummets as concerns for an imminent recession grow.

1 in 10 Overspending on Credit Cards24 Jan 2008 | by Mark Dennis
Over 4.8million Brits are topping up their earnings with credit card spending each month.

4 in 10 Bikers Shun Road Tax24 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise Ebert
New figures show as many as 40% of motorcyclists are riding around on untaxed bikes.

100% Mortgages Disappearing 25 Jan 2008 | by Michael Saunders
Lenders have started to withdraw 100% mortgage products from the market in a move that could spell disaster for first time buyers.

Building Societies Best Year Ever25 Jan 2008 | by Rachael Lloyd
2007 saw building societies receive a record breaking £16.1billion in new deposits.

4% Council Tax Rises Expected25 Jan 2008 | by Michael Saunders
More council tax hikes predicted as UK households foot the bill for local government spending.

U-Turn on Capital Gains Tax28 Jan 2008 | by Michael Saunders
The Chancellor announces revised Capital Gains Tax plans with 'Entrepreneurial Relief' for small businesses.

Sun Sales Fall Below 3 Million28 Jan 2008 | by Anthony J. Bounds
Sales of the UK's most read tabloid fall to their lowest level for over 30 years.

Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Looming29 Jan 2008 | by Anthony J. Bounds
As the self assessment tax return deadline looms we explain why you need to get yours in on time.