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Over-50s 'Embracing the Broadband Revolution'
Over-50s 'Embracing the Broadband Revolution'24 Oct 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
Silver surfers are logging on to manage their money, shop and even use Facebook.
Ebay
Man Sued For Leaving Negative Feedback on ebay24 Oct 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
A man is being threatened with legal action after leaving negative feedback on an ebay seller's account.
Campaigners Lose Fuel Poverty Court Bid
Campaigners Lose Fuel Poverty Court Bid 24 Oct 2008  |  by Jayne Davison
A High Court judge has said no to a fuel poverty challenge against the government.
UK GDP Falls in Third Quarter
UK GDP Falls in Third Quarter24 Oct 2008  |  by Michael Ross
New growth data heralds a serious downturn.
Struggling Mortgage Customers Urged to Speak to Lenders
Struggling Mortgage Customers Urged to Speak to Lenders24 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Talk to lenders to sort out mortgage repayment problems, borrowers have been advised.
Full State Pensions for Women Welcomed
Full State Pensions for Women Welcomed24 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Women's state pensions are to receive a boost with new rules on contributions.
Consumers Planning a Frugal Christmas
Consumers Planning a Frugal Christmas24 Oct 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Have yourself a prudent little Christmas
FTSE Drops on Recession Fears
FTSE Drops on Recession Fears24 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Gloomy growth news prompted a stock market slide today.
Credit Card Spending To Fall This Year
Credit Card Spending To Fall This Year27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Cash-strapped consumers will cut back on credit cards this year and opt for debit cards instead, it has been claimed.
House Prices 'Could Have Fallen 25% by 2010'
House Prices 'Could Have Fallen 25% by 2010'27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Another report has emerged predicting large declines in property values over the months ahead.
Icesave Savers to Start Receiving Compensation
Icesave Savers to Start Receiving Compensation27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
An electronic transfer process will get underway next month to return deposits to Icesave customers.
Millions of Savers Being Penalised for Withdrawals, Survey Shows
Millions of Savers Being Penalised for Withdrawals, Survey Shows27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Charges on withdrawals may be wiping out savings interest.
Home Insurance Claims to Rocket over Hallowe'en
Home Insurance Claims to Rocket over Halloween27 Oct 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Homeowners should check their insurance policies as the spooky season approaches.
Deadline for Paper Tax Returns Approaches
Deadline for Paper Tax Returns Approaches27 Oct 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Paper tax returns are due in on Halloween.
'Diwali Effect' to Boost Indian Stock Market Returns
'Diwali Effect' to Boost Indian Stock Market Returns27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Indian share prices might be buoyed by the Diwali effect.
Investors 'Have Faith' in the FTSE 100
Investors 'Have Faith' in the FTSE 10027 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The FTSE 100 will rise again in the final quarter of the year, investors believe.
Bonfire Night Revellers Given Personal Liability Warning
Bonfire Night Revellers Given Personal Liability Warning28 Oct 2008  |  by Mark Harris
Party hosts could find themselves in trouble if they fail to secure personal liability cover for their Bonfire Night celebrations.
Banks Appeal Against Overdraft Changes Ruling
Banks Appeal Against Overdraft Changes Ruling28 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A High Court appeal is due to take place today over bank charges.
Interest Rates 'May be Cut to 0%'
Interest Rates 'May be Cut to 0%'28 Oct 2008  |  by Michael Ross
Could zero percent interest rates become a reality?
London Public Toilet Sells for £403,000
London Public Toilet Sells for £403,00028 Oct 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
A public convenience in South West London has sold for almost four times its asking price.
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