News Archive - Articles Published during September 2008
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Holidaymakers' Currency Demands 'On the Up'19 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
People are buying more dollars and euros than ever - despite the recent XL collapse and the ongoing financial turmoil.
People are buying more dollars and euros than ever - despite the recent XL collapse and the ongoing financial turmoil.
Britons 'Face 5p Income Tax Hike'22 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
Upcoming budget deficits will be way up on Alistair Darling's previous forecasts, reports have suggested.
Upcoming budget deficits will be way up on Alistair Darling's previous forecasts, reports have suggested.
Mortgage Rates Rise 'Due To Libor Hike'22 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Banks are becoming less willing to lend to each other due to the ongoing financial crisis - which will lead to further rate increases.
Banks are becoming less willing to lend to each other due to the ongoing financial crisis - which will lead to further rate increases.
APACS Reports Strong Plastic Card DIY Sales22 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Many people are using their credit cards to fund DIY home improvements - with the mortgage market continuing to slump.
Many people are using their credit cards to fund DIY home improvements - with the mortgage market continuing to slump.
Borrowers 'Concerned Over HBOS Future'22 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The mortgage lender is still a safe haven for credit, experts at brokers have said.
The mortgage lender is still a safe haven for credit, experts at brokers have said.
Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs End Era of Independent Investment Bank22 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
None of Wall Street's "big five" investment banks are to continue trading, following a status switch from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
None of Wall Street's "big five" investment banks are to continue trading, following a status switch from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
£11m ($20m) London Mansion is 'Biggest Ever Home Repossession'22 Sep 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Robert Bonnier has had the £11 million home taken back by his creditors.
Robert Bonnier has had the £11 million home taken back by his creditors.
Government Upbeat on Benefits Changes22 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
The pensions minister has said that cutting the amount of time that backdated benefits can be claimed for is necessary - as many more people are set to apply for the assistance.
The pensions minister has said that cutting the amount of time that backdated benefits can be claimed for is necessary - as many more people are set to apply for the assistance.
Fears For £1 Coins as Fakes Double22 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
Around 30 million one pound coins in circulation are counterfeits, Royal Mint figures show.
Around 30 million one pound coins in circulation are counterfeits, Royal Mint figures show.
Savers Rate Providers Trustworthiness as 'Crucial'22 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Around half rate trust as being a very important reason in their choosing of a savings provider.
Around half rate trust as being a very important reason in their choosing of a savings provider.
Family Bias Found in New Financial Advice Poll23 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
Many people prefer to talk their money worries over with their nearest and dearest - but IFAs are proving popular too.
Many people prefer to talk their money worries over with their nearest and dearest - but IFAs are proving popular too.
Students Suffer as Price Rises Continue23 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
Many undergraduates will use auction websites in order to make a bit more cash this term.
Many undergraduates will use auction websites in order to make a bit more cash this term.
Credit Crunch 'Won't End Until 2010'23 Sep 2008 | by Michael Ross
A drop in the price of oil will be key to economic recovery, an expert has suggested.
A drop in the price of oil will be key to economic recovery, an expert has suggested.
First-Time Buyers 'Plan to Save £20k for First Home'23 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
People are planning to build up their savings before buying property - after the market has bottomed out.
People are planning to build up their savings before buying property - after the market has bottomed out.
House Prices 'Fall Another 1%'23 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Rightmove's latest analysis is very downbeat over the property market's future prospects.
Rightmove's latest analysis is very downbeat over the property market's future prospects.
Car Insurer Releases 'Unlucky Dates' Research23 Sep 2008 | by Mark Harris
You're more likely to be a safer driver if you were born on the first of the month, elephant.co.uk has claimed.
You're more likely to be a safer driver if you were born on the first of the month, elephant.co.uk has claimed.
BBA Announce Weak Credit Card & Mortgage Figures23 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Cardholders are feeling more and more financially stretched, new data suggests.
Cardholders are feeling more and more financially stretched, new data suggests.
Thoresen Calls for 'Urgent' Increase in Financial Advice Access23 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
People must have easier recourse to professional advice, the author of the government-backed Thoresen review has insisted.
People must have easier recourse to professional advice, the author of the government-backed Thoresen review has insisted.
'Sexist' Men Earn £4722 ($8,800) More Than 'The Modern Man'23 Sep 2008 | by Helen Raymond
Research has found that men who believe women should not work earn significantly more than those with more modern views.
Research has found that men who believe women should not work earn significantly more than those with more modern views.
Brown Plots New Broadband Initiative23 Sep 2008 | by Jayne Davison
Over a million children from low-income households are to gain access to the internet, according to the prime minister's new plan.
Over a million children from low-income households are to gain access to the internet, according to the prime minister's new plan.
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