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Savings Inflows Improve, Building Societies Say01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The "uncertain economic outlook" has boosted savings accounts, new figures show.

Rics Calls For Stamp Duty Reform01 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
A falling property market makes cutting the stamp duty tax necessary, it has been suggested.

Credit Card Firms Criticised by Debt Consultancy01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Many providers are not providing income checks, Thomas Charles has claimed.

Insurer Highlights Holiday Homes Risk01 Jul 2008 | by Mark Harris
People who own a second home are often not protecting them with suitable security measures, it has been claimed.

T-Mobile launches HSUPA broadband service01 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
A new type of mobile broadband, which will allow users to upload to the internet while on the move, will be launched in the UK today.

House Prices 'Fall Another 0.9%'01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Nationwide provided further evidence of a housing downturn today.

Savings Protection 'To Be Increased'01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The chancellor has indicated that the compensation threshold is to be raised from its current level of £35,000.

Company Pension Funds 'Losing Money'01 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Many of the UK's top workplace pensions have dipped into the red, it has been shown.

Severn Trent Awaits Court Fine01 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
A water firm is bracing itself this week for a multi-million pound fine, after being found to have falsified data.

Defined Benefit Schemes 'Drop Â£36bn in a Month'

Defined Benefit Schemes 'Drop £36bn in a Month'02 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Many pension schemes have moved into deficit due to market volatility, it has been revealed.

AA Warns on 'Third Party' Cover Problem02 Jul 2008 | by Mark Harris
Going abroad with your vehicle can leave you underinsured, the firm advised today.

HMRC Issues Tax Credits Reminder02 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Many people are not claiming their tax benefits, as the deadline for credit renewal approaches.

Direct Line Highlights Insurance Costs of Modifications02 Jul 2008 | by Mark Harris
Popular car upgrades can lead to drivers paying more for their insurance, a cover provider pointed out today.

Co-op Hails Rise in Ethical Investment02 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Funds which invest in "green" or "ethical" sectors have been found to be increasing in popularity.

Expert Comments on Mortgage 'Famine'02 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The sector is facing a severe drought in home loans, an expert has suggested.

Families 'Missing Meals Due To Money Worries'02 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Money worries lead to some Britons going without food, new research shows.

Britons' 'Minimum Income' Discovered by Study02 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
An annual salary of just over £13,000 is needed to cover costs and stay healthy, it has been suggested.

Equity Release Sector 'Declines'02 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Fewer people are borrowing against their home due to falling house prices, it has been suggested.

Minimum Wage Forcing Brits into Poverty02 Jul 2008 | by Daniel Calloway
Working for the national minimum wage is no longer enough to keep your head above water a new study shows.