News Archive - Articles Published during May 2009
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Gold Warning Issued to Investors22 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
'Jury is still out' on the precious metal, an expert said today.
'Jury is still out' on the precious metal, an expert said today.
Dire Public Finances Lead to Downgrade Threat22 May 2009 | by Michael Ross
S&P has warned that the UK could lose its AAA rating for its sovereign debt.
S&P has warned that the UK could lose its AAA rating for its sovereign debt.
Social Networks 'Storing Deleted Photos'22 May 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Researchers find that a number of popular websites keep users' photos - even after they have been deleted.
Researchers find that a number of popular websites keep users' photos - even after they have been deleted.
Savings Deprioritised as 'Debt is Good' Culture Ends22 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
There has been a big shift in the way Britons think about their finances, according to one financial planning firm.
There has been a big shift in the way Britons think about their finances, according to one financial planning firm.
Critical Illness Cover 'Always Important'22 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
The recession should not lead people to forego critical illness cover, Scottish Widows has warned.
The recession should not lead people to forego critical illness cover, Scottish Widows has warned.
Landline to Mobile Calls 'Too Expensive'22 May 2009 | by Jayne Davison
A campaign is launched to force mobile operators to reduce their connection charges.
A campaign is launched to force mobile operators to reduce their connection charges.
Survey Shows 'Upbeat Building Society Bosses'22 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Heads of societies predict their firms' finances to remain strong - but have expressed worry over the regulator's savings compensation levies.
Heads of societies predict their firms' finances to remain strong - but have expressed worry over the regulator's savings compensation levies.
US Brings in Credit Card Restrictions22 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
UK payments association to monitor effect of changes, which have been labelled a cardholder 'Bill of Rights'.
UK payments association to monitor effect of changes, which have been labelled a cardholder 'Bill of Rights'.
IR35 Tax 'Should be Abolished'22 May 2009 | by Michael Ross
A contractors' group has called for the controversial IR35 tax regulation to be scrapped, after suggesting the rule could cost more to run than it makes.
A contractors' group has called for the controversial IR35 tax regulation to be scrapped, after suggesting the rule could cost more to run than it makes.
Homeowners 'Failing to Protect Collectibles'22 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
New research shows the extent of Britons' valuable collections - but also reveals that many are not protected by home insurance.
New research shows the extent of Britons' valuable collections - but also reveals that many are not protected by home insurance.
USA AAA Rating 'Under Threat'22 May 2009 | by Michael Ross
An esteemed bond fund manager has predicted a downgrade for the US, due to its large public debts run up in the recession.
An esteemed bond fund manager has predicted a downgrade for the US, due to its large public debts run up in the recession.
Falling Prices 'Won't Be A Good Thing'22 May 2009 | by Michael Ross
Families' spending power would increase with deflation - but an actual rise in spending is unlikely, according to the CEBR.
Families' spending power would increase with deflation - but an actual rise in spending is unlikely, according to the CEBR.
Vet Fees 'Rise Sharply'22 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
Sainsbury's Finance is warning pet owners thinking about cutting back on insurance that vet fees have 'risen sharply' over the past few years.
Sainsbury's Finance is warning pet owners thinking about cutting back on insurance that vet fees have 'risen sharply' over the past few years.
Loans Review Reveals 'Unconventional Borrowers'26 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Taking out a 'consolidation' loan is commonplace - but others use the credit for beach huts and even mobile discos.
Taking out a 'consolidation' loan is commonplace - but others use the credit for beach huts and even mobile discos.
London School of Economics Criticises UK Downgrade26 May 2009 | by Michael Ross
The potential debt downgrade would make government borrowing harder - but is 'probably an overreaction' on behalf of the agency.
The potential debt downgrade would make government borrowing harder - but is 'probably an overreaction' on behalf of the agency.
Credit Card Firms Back Down on Interest Rate Hikes26 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that it upheld 'almost all' cases in the last year where credit card customers complained about rate increases.
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that it upheld 'almost all' cases in the last year where credit card customers complained about rate increases.
Motorbikes At Risk Over Bank Holiday26 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
Rusty motorcyclists could have caused a 50 percent spike in accidents last weekend, according to car insurance provider Norwich Union's research.
Rusty motorcyclists could have caused a 50 percent spike in accidents last weekend, according to car insurance provider Norwich Union's research.
Britons 'To Opt for Single Trip Travel Insurance'26 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
A trend towards 'staycations' could see fewer people by annual trip travel insurance, according to Defaqto.
A trend towards 'staycations' could see fewer people by annual trip travel insurance, according to Defaqto.
Women's Love of Pets Revealed26 May 2009 | by Mark Harris
More than a third of British women prefer the company of their pet to other human beings, according to a new survey.
More than a third of British women prefer the company of their pet to other human beings, according to a new survey.
Netbooks 'Will Boost Mobile Broadband'26 May 2009 | by Jayne Davison
Mobile broadband is set to rise in popularity because of the number of people buying netbooks.
Mobile broadband is set to rise in popularity because of the number of people buying netbooks.
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