http://www.money.co.uk Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:23:36 GMT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:20:01 GMT en-gb Copyright 2008, money.co.uk, Dot Zinc Limited. All rights reserved. webmaster@money.co.uk content@money.co.uk 30 http://www.money.co.uk/rss/all-money-rss.xml http://www.money.co.uk/rss-feeds.htm http://www.money.co.uk/images/logo-rss.gifhttp://www.money.co.uk http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001012-economy-slowing-ons-says.htm Growth has slumped to a year-on-year low to 1.6 percent, according to new official figures. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:23:36 GMT General Money 1012 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001011-card-fraud-hotspots-identified-by-firm.htm London has the highest single rate of card fraud in the UK, new research claims. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:46:11 GMT Credit Cards 1011 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001010-road-tax-is-stealth-tax-drivers-claim.htm A poll of AA members has revealed widespread hostility to the car duty, particularly a new 'green tax' proposed by the government. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:22:45 GMT Tax 1010 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001008-britons-savings-would-only-last-52-days.htm Many have also made inadequate contingency plans for what to do if they lose their job, new research from an insurer has found. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:27:12 GMT Savings Accounts 1008 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001007-hbos-becomes-a-takeover-target.htm A consortium including JPMorgan might soon acquire the UK's biggest lender. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:39:19 GMT Mortgages 1007 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001006-compensation-amendment-added-to-pensions-bill.htm Around 450 more people will benefit financially from the new legislation, pensions minister Mike O'Brien has said. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:16:11 GMT Savings Accounts 1006 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001005-naea-calls-for-us-style-housing-plans-from-government.htm Stamp duty should be eliminated for first-time buyers in order to boost the market as a whole, the agents said yesterday. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:54:11 GMT Mortgages 1005 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001004-government-embarrassed-as-unbanked-figures-rise.htm The increase in the number of Britons who don't have a bank account comes despite a pledge from ministers to halve this figure. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:27:10 GMT Current Accounts 1004 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001003-zurich-predicts-rise-in-pensions-advice-popularity.htm The "returnment" trend could cause more people to seek out an advisor, the insurer has suggested. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:54:22 GMT Savings Accounts 1003 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000999-micro-caps-are-underpriced-analyst-suggests.htm Bargains are there for the taken on the AIM and Emerging indices, it has been suggested. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:31:20 GMT Investments 999 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000998-apacs-hails-internet-bankings-success.htm Online banking customers have risen by 505 percent over seven years, the payments association says. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:55:26 GMT Current Accounts 998 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000997-britons-should-save-more-insurers-say.htm An increased provision for stocks and shares within the ISA wrapper would help, according to the group of firms. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:23:19 GMT Savings Accounts 997 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000996-chances-of-recession-becoming-higher.htm Economists have lowered their national growth forecasts again, according to a poll. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:23:04 GMT General Money 996 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000993-bba-releases-gloomy-lending-figures.htm A new low in mortgage approvals has been marked by a monthly survey from banks. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:47:07 GMT Mortgages 993 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000991-consumers-dont-know-about-effect-of-inflation-on-savings.htm A striking lack of knowledge on the subject has been exposed by new research. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:45:36 GMT Savings Accounts 991 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000989-minutes-expose-banks-rate-setting-split.htm Divisions between rate-setting economists at the Bank of England were revealed today. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:45:35 GMT Loans 989 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000990-grandparents-cutting-back-on-spending-for-treats.htm Over-50s are feeling the pinch of price rises - but are trying not to let it stop them spoiling their grandchildren. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:20:44 GMT General Money 990 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000988-fishermen-have-still-not-received-pension-savings.htm An MP has now intervened - and wants an official enquiry into the uncompensated workers' collapsed fund. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:59 GMT Savings Accounts 988 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000984-100-pounds-for-switching-to-a-and-l.htm Move your money to Alliance & Leicester's Premier Current Account online and get £100. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:15:18 GMT Current Accounts 984 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000983-britons-struggling-with-finances-as-prices-rise.htm Many are facing debt fears due to inflation and the credit crunch, Mintel said today. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:57:59 GMT Debt 983 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000982-which-slams-standard-of-uk-mortgage-advice.htm Banks, independent financial advisors and estate agents are effectively failing mortgage customers, it has been alleged. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:29:31 GMT Mortgages 982 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000980-fears-for-card-security-after-oyster-ruling.htm The Dutch team who "cracked" London transport's Oyster card should be allowed to make their research public, a judge has said. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:52:11 GMT Credit Cards 980 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000979-king-proposes-multi-billion-savers-compensation-fund.htm The Bank of England governor also said that the fund should be worth billions of pounds, in order to help depositors whose bank collapses. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:19:32 GMT Savings Accounts 979 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000978-fsa-calls-on-lenders-to-fight-mortgage-fraud.htm Mortgage firms must help out in the war against corrupt brokers, the financial watchdog has said. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:49:52 GMT Mortgages 978 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000977-britons-frustrated-by-their-tax-bills.htm Gordon Brown and David Cameron, be warned: tax policy is a big factor behind peoples' voting intentions, according to new figures. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:21:11 GMT Tax 977 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000975-first-time-buyer-numbers-on-the-increase.htm Homes could be becoming more affordable to those who do not yet own property, estate agents have said. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:18:08 GMT Mortgages 975 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000974-petrol-price-war-declared-by-supermarkets.htm Three chains have cut prices, after a recent retreat in wholesale oil costs. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:08:13 GMT General Money 974 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000973-photos-of-baby-rolling-in-cash-incriminate-romanian-card-fraudster.htm Photographs of a 9 month baby rolling in stolen cash have helped police convict a Romanian identity theft mastermind. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:41:19 GMT Credit Cards 973 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000971-stocks-dependent-on-oil-price-manager-says.htm Future market rallies will be connected with the price of oil, Santander's Richard Moore has said. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:14 GMT Investments 971 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000969-savings-suffer-from-customer-inertia-wealth-manager-says.htm Returns are not being maximised due to many people's unwillingness to switch accounts. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:09:22 GMT Savings Accounts 969 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000967-new-poll-shows-britons-expecting-recession.htm People are strikingly downbeat on the UK's prospects of economic growth, as price rises and the credit crunch take their toll on budgets. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:46:54 GMT General Money 967 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000966-sub-prime-lender-forced-to-offer-discount.htm A mortgage firm has decided to reduce loans for some customers by eight per cent - in order to encourage redemptions. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:54:48 GMT Mortgages 966 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000965-parents-underestimate-student-debt.htm Parents underestimate the amount of debt their children will face after graduating from university, according to new research. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:18:46 GMT Student Finances 965 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000962-britons-looking-for-cheaper-holidays.htm Instead of cutting back on holidays to save money, Britons are seeking out cheaper deals. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:58 GMT General Money 962 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000960-pensioners-failing-to-budget.htm Pensioners are failing to budget for retirement and often regret splashing out early on. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:25:25 GMT General Money 960 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000961-higher-house-prices-in-market-towns.htm Houses in the market town of Beaconsfield have an average value of £704,724 with properties in similar areas also attracting high prices. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:19:39 GMT Mortgages 961 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000958-pension-property-warning.htm Consumers should avoid using property alone to fund retirement, according to new advice. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:36:36 GMT Savings Accounts 958 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000957-share-issue-fails-at-hbos.htm Investors have declined to buy extra shares in HBOS following a new rights issue from the bank. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:55:10 GMT Investments 957 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000956-warnings-issued-to-landlords-over-epcs.htm New legislation for Energy Performance Certificates could lead landlords and buy-to-let investors open to hefty fines, it has been warned Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:40:49 GMT General Money 956 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000955-house-prices-to-fall-for-2-years.htm One expert has suggested that house prices in the UK and the US will continue to fall for the next two years. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:26:52 GMT Mortgages 955 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000954-alternative-investments-boosting-auction-houses.htm Auction houses are undergoing a boom as more people choose alternative investments such as art. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:21:09 GMT Investments 954 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1000953-fsa-hosts-summit-for-financial-advice.htm The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has lead an industry-wide summit to consider ways of offering financial advice to consumers. 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