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Supermarket Bills on the Up02 Jun 2008  |  by Michael Ross
The 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 Ross
People are spending much more than they can afford when on holiday, new research reveals

US Firm Backs Bradford & Bingley02 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A US private equity group has bought a stake in Bradford & Bingley

Britons 'Unrealistic' about Home Ownership02 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A 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 Ross
A 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 Wakeford
Finacial contraints are forcing millions of people in Britain to feel like they are 'trapped' in their current homes

Bank of England Releases Gloomy Mortgage Figures
Bank of England Releases Gloomy Mortgage Figures03 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage approvals have dropped to an all-time low, new central bank statistics show.

Pensioners Win Tax Reprieve
Pensioners Win Tax Reprieve03 Jun 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Plans to back-date taxes on small personal pensions have been reversed, thanks to a campaign from charities.

HMRC Gives Tax Break to Company Cars Drivers
HMRC Gives Company Car Drivers a Break03 Jun 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Motorists 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'
Online Shopping 'Hits New High'03 Jun 2008  |  by Michael Ross
More and more people are using the internet to buy goods, analysts have suggested.

Home Improvement Costs Rise
Home Improvement Costs Rise03 Jun 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Renovation jobs such as installing double glazing are costing more than before.

ISAs Popular, Association Says
ISAs Popular, Association Says03 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
More money is being put into tax-free savings accounts than before, building societies have said.

Rural Broadband 'Still Slower'
Rural Broadband 'Still Slower'03 Jun 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
Internet connections in the countryside run much less quickly than those in urban areas, new research shows.

Travel Insurers 'Imposing Age Limits'
Travel Insurers 'Imposing Age Limits'03 Jun 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Britain'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 Wakeford
The 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'
Automated Bank Calls 'Harass Customers'03 Jun 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
Phone calls from banks using automated voices have been criticised by privacy campaigners.

New Report Upbeat on Housing Slump04 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Falling 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 Wakeford
Different age groups react to card fraud in different ways, new research suggests.

Britons In 'Loans Debt Denial'
Britons In 'Loans Debt Denial'04 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Most 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' Popularity
Barclays Research Shows 'Cautious' Funds' Popularity04 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Cautious managed funds, along with commodity-based funds, are finding favour with investors according to Barclays.

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