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Photos of Baby Rolling in Cash Incriminate Romanian Card Fraudster22 Jul 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Photographs of a 9 month baby rolling in stolen cash have helped police convict a Romanian identity theft mastermind.
Photographs of a 9 month baby rolling in stolen cash have helped police convict a Romanian identity theft mastermind.
Petrol 'Price War' Declared by Supermarkets22 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Three chains have cut prices, after a recent retreat in wholesale oil costs.
Three chains have cut prices, after a recent retreat in wholesale oil costs.
First Time Buyer Numbers 'On The Increase'22 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Homes could be becoming more affordable to those who do not yet own property, estate agents have said.
Homes could be becoming more affordable to those who do not yet own property, estate agents have said.
Bad Driving Habits Common, Car Insurer Finds22 Jul 2008 | by Mark Harris
Many people eat, drink, use their mobile phone handset and even send text messages while they drive, according to a car insurance firm.
Many people eat, drink, use their mobile phone handset and even send text messages while they drive, according to a car insurance firm.
Britons 'Frustrated' by Their Tax Bills22 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Gordon Brown and David Cameron, be warned: tax policy is a big factor behind peoples' voting intentions, according to new figures.
Gordon Brown and David Cameron, be warned: tax policy is a big factor behind peoples' voting intentions, according to new figures.
FSA Calls on Lenders to Fight Mortgage Fraud23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage firms must help out in the war against corrupt brokers, the financial watchdog has said.
Mortgage firms must help out in the war against corrupt brokers, the financial watchdog has said.
King Proposes Multi-Billion Savers' Compensation Fund23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The Bank of England governor also said that the fund should be worth billions of pounds, in order to help depositors whose bank collapses.
The Bank of England governor also said that the fund should be worth billions of pounds, in order to help depositors whose bank collapses.
Fears For Card Security After Oyster Ruling23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The Dutch team who "cracked" London transport's Oyster card should be allowed to make their research public, a judge has said.
The Dutch team who "cracked" London transport's Oyster card should be allowed to make their research public, a judge has said.
Disabled Pensioner Gets Apology After Landline Cut-off23 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
BT has said sorry to the Derbyshire resident, after an apparent error from the firm left her without a service.
BT has said sorry to the Derbyshire resident, after an apparent error from the firm left her without a service.
Which? Slams Standard of UK Mortgage Advice23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Banks, independent financial advisors and estate agents are effectively failing mortgage customers, it has been alleged.
Banks, independent financial advisors and estate agents are effectively failing mortgage customers, it has been alleged.
Britons 'Struggling With Finances as Prices Rise'23 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Many are facing debt fears due to inflation and the credit crunch, Mintel said today.
Many are facing debt fears due to inflation and the credit crunch, Mintel said today.
Misguided Criminal Uses Own Current Account Cheques to Rob Bank23 Jul 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
A man has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, after robbing not just one, but two banks using cheques from his own current account to write the demand notes.
A man has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, after robbing not just one, but two banks using cheques from his own current account to write the demand notes.
Fishermen 'Have Still Not Received Pension Savings'23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
An MP has now intervened - and wants an official enquiry into the uncompensated workers' collapsed fund.
An MP has now intervened - and wants an official enquiry into the uncompensated workers' collapsed fund.
Bills 'Can be Reduced Through Energy Efficiency Measures'23 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
Installing insulation and replacing boilers can lead to householders saving big, a report says.
Installing insulation and replacing boilers can lead to householders saving big, a report says.
Grandparents 'Cutting Back on Spending for Treats'23 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
Over-50s are feeling the pinch of price rises - but are trying not to let it stop them spoiling their grandchildren.
Over-50s are feeling the pinch of price rises - but are trying not to let it stop them spoiling their grandchildren.
Minutes Expose Bank's Rate-Setting Split23 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Divisions between rate-setting economists at the Bank of England were revealed today.
Divisions between rate-setting economists at the Bank of England were revealed today.
Online Spending 'Continues to Grow'24 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
Broadband shopping is on the up, according to new figures from Capgemini and IMRG.
Broadband shopping is on the up, according to new figures from Capgemini and IMRG.
Consumers 'Don't Know' About Effect of Inflation on Savings24 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A striking lack of knowledge on the subject has been exposed by new research.
A striking lack of knowledge on the subject has been exposed by new research.
BBA Releases Gloomy Lending Figures24 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A new low in mortgage approvals has been marked by a monthly survey from banks.
A new low in mortgage approvals has been marked by a monthly survey from banks.
Severn Trent Warns of Consumers' Bill Struggles24 Jul 2008 | by Jayne Davison
The number of people who can't pay for their utilities is on the rise, a statement from the water firm suggests.
The number of people who can't pay for their utilities is on the rise, a statement from the water firm suggests.
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