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Senate to Vote on Bailout Plan01 Oct 2008 | by Michael Ross
George W Bush spoke out yesterday, insisting that the bill's passing was necessary to stabilise the economy.

B&B Nationalisation 'Will be Paid For by Taxpayer'01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Alistair Darling is to put the initial burden of the deal on to the taxpayer - but it should soon shift to high street banks.

Fears Increase over HBOS Takeover01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
HBOS shares continue to lose value, with the markets apparently expecting the takeover deal to be amended.

FSA Promises 'Escalating' PPI Oversight01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The crackdown on loans insurance is set to be stepped up, according to the regulator.

Brown Upbeat as Savers Insurance Expected to Rise01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The amount savers can claim back through insurance if their bank collapses seems set to increase from £35,000 to £50,000.

New Body Created After Energywatch and Postwatch Merge01 Oct 2008 | by Jayne Davison
The formation of the new Consumer Focus organisation happens today - but some MPs remain to be convinced over its effectiveness.

Backpackers 'Facing Card Cancellations'01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Gap year travellers were warned of the potential confusion today by an industry website.

Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Force01 Oct 2008 | by Michael Ross
Provision for over-22s has gone up by 21p per hour, following a government announcement.

APACS Tracks Card Fraud Increase01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Internet shopping is providing rich pickings for conmen, the payments association suggested.

One in Four Couples 'Don't Have Joint Account'01 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Three-quarters of couples have taken out a joint account - but the hold-outs mistrust their partner over their spending.

Bank Rescue Plan Passed by Senate02 Oct 2008 | by Michael Ross
George W Bush has welcomed news of the vote - which saw three-quarters of senators pass the new legislation.

Expert Blasts 'Crazy' Uninsured Travellers02 Oct 2008 | by Mark Harris
The comments were made in the wake of research showing that one in four travellers were not planning to take out the cover.

Students 'Still Relying on Bank of Mum and Dad'02 Oct 2008 | by Michael Ross
Half of parents with student children are opening their wallets to see them through financially.

Post Office Benefits from 'Flight to Safety'

Post Office Savings Accounts Benefit from 'Flight to Safety'02 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The organisation's savings accounts are operated by the Bank of Ireland - which now offers depositors a 100 percent protection guarantee.

House Prices 'Fall 12.4% in a Year'02 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The Nationwide index marked its 11th monthly decline in a row - developments economist Fionnuala Earley described as "astonishing".

HFM Columbus Reveals 'Lack of Knowledge' Over IHT02 Oct 2008 | by Michael Ross
Pensioners are worrying about the tax - despite the majority having already written a will.

Northern Rock 'Withdraws Savings Accounts'02 Oct 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The nationalised bank is facing rising numbers of savings account applicants - due to the public uncertainty over banks' financial stability.

Fuel Poverty 'On the Up'02 Oct 2008 | by Jayne Davison
The majority of fuel-poor households at the end of 2006 were also classified as "vulnerable", according to ministers.

Apple Threaten to Axe iTunes Over Royalties Row02 Oct 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
A ruling on record industry royalties due later today could push Apple towards a decision to close the iTunes store.