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VAT Cut Expected in Pre-Budget Report
VAT Cut Expected in Pre-Budget Report24 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
The chancellor seems set to announce a radical package of reforms today.

Lloyds 'Looks for Buyers of HBOS Holdings'
Lloyds 'Looks for Buyers of HBOS Holdings'24 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Asset sales at the bank are reportedly being planned, in order to smooth the process as the two firms merge.

Citigroup Rescue Announced by US Authorities
Citigroup Rescue Announced by US Authorities24 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
One of the world's biggest banks is to get extra support from the government.

Broadband and Broadcasting 'Equal as Public Services'
Broadband and Broadcasting 'Equal as Public Services'24 Nov 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
The communications minister has said that broadband should rank as highly as broadcasting when public funding policy is discussed

Car Loan Companies 'Adding £20 to Average Insurance Premium'
Car Loan Companies 'Adding £20 to Average Insurance Premium'24 Nov 2008  |  by Mark Harris
People borrowing cars when their own vehicle is damaged is leading to premiums rising across the board, new analysis suggests.

Business Overdrafts 'Frozen' by RBS
Business Overdrafts 'Frozen' by RBS24 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The bank will introduce the freeze on December 1st, affecting up to one million small firms.

'More than 400,000' see Handbags Stolen from Cars
'More than 400,000' see Handbags Stolen from Cars24 Nov 2008  |  by Mark Harris
New research has revealed that more than 400,000 women have had their handbag stolen from a car in the last year, with the amount lost totalling £178 million

Consumers 'Using Business Social Networks' to Find IFAs
Consumers 'Using Business Social Networks' to Find IFAs24 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
New research has indicated that consumers are turning to business social networking sites to find help with their finances

Darling Announces New Economic Package
Darling Announces New Economic Package24 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Government borrowing will increase to £78 billion this year, as the government spends big to stave off the economic downturn.

The 'No Questions Asked' Appeal of Secret Swiss Bank Accounts is Under Threat
'No Questions Asked' Appeal of Secret Swiss Bank Accounts Under Threat24 Nov 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
US citizens are set to appeal against the Swiss governments decision to share details of formerly private UBS investments with the IRS.

Most Complex Crisis Ever, HSBC Boss Claims
Most Complex Crisis Ever, HSBC Boss Claims25 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Stephen Green also told business leaders that the financial system was facing its worst problems since 1929.

Expert Sees 'Bargain' Shares Prior to Market Turnaround
Expert Sees 'Bargain' Shares Prior to Market Turnaround25 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Value investors might thrive as the equities markets turn the corner, a senior fund manager at JO Hambro has said.

Broadband Accounting for Nearly 95% of UK Internet
Broadband Accounts for Almost 95% of UK Internet Usage25 Nov 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
The latest official figures have shown that nearly 95 percent of the UK's internet connections come via broadband.

Ofcom Pledges to Tackle Silent Calls and Slamming
Ofcom Pledges to Tackle Silent Calls and Slamming25 Nov 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
Tighter regulations have been promised by the industry watchdog.

Mixed Reaction to Darling Plan
Mixed Reaction to Darling Plan25 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The PBR's welcome from the mortgage industry has been muted - but Citizen's Advice has welcomed the plan.

Property Sales Rise during October
Property Sales Rise during October25 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Official figures have revealed that property sales during October were up by eight percent on September's total.

Banks Could Force Woolworths into Administration
Banks Could Force Woolworths into Administration25 Nov 2008  |  by Anthony J. Bounds
Things aren't looking too hopeful for the high street institution.

Over 50s 'Still Saving for Retirement'
Over 50s 'Still Saving for Retirement'25 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
New research has indicated that most people over 50 are still putting away money for their retirement.

Customs Duty Change
Customs Duty Change 'Not a Massive Incentive'25 Nov 2008  |  by Michael Ross
The British Retail Consortium has said that changes to the customs duty rules on goods bought outside of the EU are 'not a massive incentive' to buy online.

UK Adults 'Not Insuring Themselves'
UK Adults 'Not Insuring Themselves'25 Nov 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Research has indicated that a large number of adults in the UK are completely uninsured.

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