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Britons Looking to Save, Survey Finds
Britons Looking to Save, Survey Finds30 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
More people are feeling financially stretched by the credit crunch - although many are also trying to save more.
Bank Hails Success of 'Dormant Accounts' Project
Bank Hails Success of 'Dormant Accounts' Project30 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Thousands of customers have been reunited with lost or forgotten-about funds, according to Halifax.
Research Shows Popularity of 'Alternative' Pension Savings
Research Shows Popularity of 'Alternative' Pension Savings30 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Many people are choosing not to use personal pension plans - and are instead favouring ISAs and property to fund their retirement.
Norwich Union Makes Windfall Payments Offer
Norwich Union Makes Windfall Payments Offer30 Jul 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Customers might be in line for up to £3,500, as surplus life fund monies are redistributed.
Insurer Issues Bike Theft Warning
Insurer Issues Bike Theft Warning30 Jul 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Cycle crime is very widespread, claims data from a home insurance firm has shown.
British Gas Hikes Bills
British Gas Hikes Bills31 Jul 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
An unprecedented 35 percent bill increase for gas has been imposed by Britain's biggest energy provider.
Gold Standard Isn't Unbeatable, Investors Warned
Gold Standard Isn't Unbeatable, Investors Warned.31 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Silver is a better bet, Skipton says - as it grows in value more quickly.
Paragon Upbeat on Buy To Let Market
Paragon Upbeat on Buy To Let Market31 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Rent yields are bearing up as tenant demand increases, the buy to let mortgage specialists have said.
First UK Halal Car Insurance Launched
First UK Halal Car Insurance Launched31 Jul 2008  |  by Mark Harris
The shariah-compliant cover represents a watershed moment for the insurance industry.
Nationwide Tracks Further House Price Fall
Nationwide Tracks Further House Price Fall31 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The ninth monthly drop in a row has been marked on a lender's house price survey.
Liverpool Victoria Hit By Insurance Miss-selling Fine
Liverpool Victoria Hit By Insurance Miss-selling Fine31 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The six-figure fine for the insurer is the second major penalty levied on a PPI provider so far this year.
Tax Credit Hotline Facing 'Last Minute Rush'
Tax Credit Hotline Facing 'Last Minute Rush'31 Jul 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Today is deadline day for renewing tax credits - and the system is coming under strain as a result.
Profits Dive at HBOS as Crunch Continues
Profits Dive at HBOS as Crunch Continues31 Jul 2008  |  by Michael Ross
The lender has taken another hit due to the global credit crisis, new figures indicated today.
ID Theft 'Becomes Britain's Biggest Security Fear'
ID Theft 'Becomes Britain's Biggest Security Fear'31 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Credit cards, bank accounts and other financial products are all vulnerable to fraud - a fact which is causing widespread concern.
Rich Sheikh Indulges in £20k Oil Check
Rich Sheikh Indulges in £20k ($40k) Oil Change31 Jul 2008  |  by Michael Ross
A Qatari resident spent the astonishing sum on having his Lamborghini flown into London's Heathrow Airport - and back out again - just for a service.
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