News Archive - Articles Published during June 2008
Supermarket Bills on the Up02 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossThe weekly shop could be adding to the UK's money worries, as a new study reveals that supermarket costs are rising
Holidaymakers 'Overspend' When Overseas02 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossPeople are spending much more than they can afford when on holiday, new research reveals
US Firm Backs Bradford & Bingley02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordA US private equity group has bought a stake in Bradford & Bingley
Britons 'Unrealistic' about Home Ownership02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordA new study claims people in the UK have been over-optimistic about the affordability of property during the last decade's price rises
Credit Crunch Reveals Financial Characters02 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossA new survey has shown people in the UK fall into different personality categories when it comes to dealing with financial issues
Britons 'Trapped' in Current Houses02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFinacial contraints are forcing millions of people in Britain to feel like they are 'trapped' in their current homes
Bank of England Releases Gloomy Mortgage Figures03 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMortgage approvals have dropped to an all-time low, new central bank statistics show.
Pensioners Win Tax Reprieve03 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossPlans to back-date taxes on small personal pensions have been reversed, thanks to a campaign from charities.
HMRC Gives Company Car Drivers a Break03 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossMotorists who use company cars will be allowed to claim more from their bosses for fuel costs, the government has said.
Online Shopping 'Hits New High'03 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossMore and more people are using the internet to buy goods, analysts have suggested.
Home Improvement Costs Rise03 Jun 2008 | by Michael RossRenovation jobs such as installing double glazing are costing more than before.
ISAs Popular, Association Says03 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMore money is being put into tax-free savings accounts than before, building societies have said.
Rural Broadband 'Still Slower'03 Jun 2008 | by Jayne DavisonInternet connections in the countryside run much less quickly than those in urban areas, new research shows.
Travel Insurers 'Imposing Age Limits'03 Jun 2008 | by Mark HarrisBritain's elderly are having a tough time in securing travel cover, despite many taking long trips.
B&B Blames Fraud Losses For Trading Slump03 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe troubled bank made a loss over the four months to April due to a small number of mortgage frauds, it has claimed.
Automated Bank Calls 'Harass Customers'03 Jun 2008 | by Jayne DavisonPhone calls from banks using automated voices have been criticised by privacy campaigners.
New Report Upbeat on Housing Slump04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFalling house prices might result in more people being able to afford their own homes, according to a study from Hometrack.
Under-50s 'Slack' When Suffering Card Fraud04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordDifferent age groups react to card fraud in different ways, new research suggests.
Britons In 'Loans Debt Denial'04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMost people who have taken out a loan do not know how much they have left to repay, it has been claimed.
Barclays Research Shows 'Cautious' Funds' Popularity04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordCautious managed funds, along with commodity-based funds, are finding favour with investors according to Barclays.