http://www.money.co.uk Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:27:06 GMT Sat, 6 Sep 2008 04:50:01 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/news-headlines-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/1001357-home-insurance-warning-issued-ahead-of-storms.htm Many properties might be damaged by the heavy rainfall predicted by the Met Office over the next 24 hours. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:27:06 GMT Home Insurance 1357 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001356-stamp-duty-cut-fails-to-meet-expectations.htm The government should impose still more radical policies to boost the housing market, an industry website suggests. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:02:46 GMT Mortgages 1356 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001355-solar-panels-in-homes-a-waste-of-money.htm The panels only pay back householders in terms of energy bills savings in around 200 years, according to surveyors - who recommended fitting insulation instead. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 14:45:51 GMT General Money 1355 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001354-pensions-car-crash-predicted-by-ifa.htm Many savers are not going to have enough money to live on when they retire, Hargreaves Lansdown has said. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:46:53 GMT Savings Accounts 1354 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001353-aldi-effect-on-the-rise-as-austerity-britain-returns.htm Organic food sales have declined - while the cut-price grocer is booming. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:22:50 GMT General Money 1353 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001352-ifas-cooling-on-shares.htm Investment in bonds and cash are being advised by the experts instead, Virgin Money has said. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:44:30 GMT Investments 1352 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001351-gordon-brown-denies-rumours-of-fuel-payments.htm Speaking to Scottish business leaders, the prime minister was also upbeat on the subject of the economy. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:12:46 GMT Gas, Electricity & Water 1351 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001350-personal-accounts-criticised-by-report.htm The automatic-enrolment system, to be introduced in 2012, might result in the closure of many workplace pensions schemes. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:27:59 GMT Savings Accounts 1350 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001349-mortgage-rates-fall-again.htm Britain's largest lender reduces rates on many of its mortgage deals - part of an industry-wide trend. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 07:51:20 GMT Mortgages 1349 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001348-consumer-panel-proposes-broadband-leapfrog.htm New super-fast broadband services must be given to communities which have previously been bypassed, Ofcom's Consumer Panel has said. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:38:03 GMT Broadband 1348 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001346-halifax-announces-biggest-ever-house-price-drop.htm Prices have dropped by almost 13 percent over the past year, according to the lender. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:15:35 GMT Mortgages 1346 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001345-salmond-plots-to-scrap-council-tax.htm A new three percent income tax is proposed as its replacement by Scotland's first minister. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:44:33 GMT Tax 1345 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001344-pmi-rising-in-popularity.htm Medical insurance is closing in on pensions as the most sought-after "work perk", a new study claims to show. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:58:01 GMT Other Insurance 1344 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001342-interest-rates-held-at-5-2.htm The MPC voted against a cut, despite the threat of the UK falling into recession. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:50:06 GMT Loans 1342 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001341-government-help-excludes-those-in-negative-equity.htm People whose mortgages are bigger than the value of their properties will not benefit from Gordon Brown's housing reforms. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:52:35 GMT Mortgages 1341 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001339-candw-announces-de-risking-of-pension-scheme.htm The sell-off of a workplace scheme comes in order to cover the communications firm against future pension payments. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:17:14 GMT Savings Accounts 1339 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001338-biba-hails-success-of-car-insurance-crackdown.htm While increasing numbers of uninsured drivers are being caught by police, there is a long way to go before the problem is eradicated. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:34:22 GMT Car Insurance 1338 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001337-axa-issues-non-disclosure-warning.htm Not telling the truth on insurance application forms is widespread, the insurer has pointed out. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:53:23 GMT Other Insurance 1337 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001336-debt-the-top-concern-for-women.htm Money worries beat out marriage concerns for British females, research has found. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:37:16 GMT Debt 1336 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001335-mena-attractive-investors-chuck-bric.htm The Middle East and North Africa have seen considerable sterling inflows over 2008. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:23:48 GMT Investments 1335 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001333-new-ewallet-system-passes-muster-in-trial.htm Making payments by a single swipe of a mobile phone could be commonplace by 2012. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:56:08 GMT Current Accounts 1333 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001332-fsa-bans-insurance-firms-directors.htm The three men ran up a £3 million deficit on clients' money, the regulator has said. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:09:24 GMT Other Insurance 1332 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001329-hard-up-brits-turn-to-haggling.htm The credit crunch is causing many to attempt to negotiate discounts for goods and services. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:11:41 GMT General Money 1329 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001328-people-approaching-retirement-are-facing-money-worries.htm Women seem especially vulnerable to the fears, which centre around a perceived lack of savings to fund a comfortable retirement. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:42:14 GMT Savings Accounts 1328 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001327-net-addict-brits-becoming-discomgoogolated.htm The new word refers to the feeling of stress felt by a broadband user who finds themselves unable to get online. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:17:33 GMT Broadband 1327 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001326-google-chrome-browser-launched.htm Google challenge Internet Explorer with the launch of their new browser. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:09:26 GMT Broadband 1326 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001325-pension-schemes-rescued.htm The PPF was very active last month, stepping in to rescue an unusually high number of insolvent retirement savings schemes. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:59:48 GMT Savings Accounts 1325 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001324-couple-sentenced-for-insurance-scam.htm Suspended jail terms have been given to a Gloucester and his ex-wife, who tried to con Norwich Union out of £300,000. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:32:25 GMT Other Insurance 1324 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001323-housing-bodies-welcome-government-plans.htm Industry groups have responded positively to the new measures - with some exceptions. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 07:56:49 GMT Mortgages 1323 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001322-stamp-duty-axed-for-a-year-as-housing-transactions-plunge.htm First time buyers and property professionals breathe a sign of relief as stamp duty is suspended for the next 12 months. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:05:28 GMT General Money 1322 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001320-google-launches-new-web-browser.htm The Chrome has been launched in beta today, and might change broadband habits across the world. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:16:32 GMT Broadband 1320 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001319-most-large-private-pension-funds-are-dross-research-suggests.htm The funds have been outperformed by the FTSE All-Shares Index over the past ten years, according to an IFA. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:36:41 GMT Savings Accounts 1319 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001317-insurers-slam-asbestos-laws-mistake.htm Pleural plaques sufferers should not be allowed to launch compensation claims, insurance providers have said. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:49:16 GMT Other Insurance 1317 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001316-stamp-duty-suspended-as-government-aims-to-boost-market.htm All duty paid on properties worth £175,000 and under is to be suspended for a year, Hazel Blears has announced. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:43:43 GMT Mortgages 1316 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001315-green-revolution-hammered-by-credit-crunch.htm Many people are no longer willing to pay extra for food to help the environment. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:06:37 GMT General Money 1315 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001314-financial-flashpoints-identified-for-newlyweds.htm Many couples are splashing out on big purchases after their weddings - putting their personal finances under strain. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:55:35 GMT Loans 1314 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001313-tories-propose-further-inheritance-tax-boost.htm The tax-free allowance on inheritance could rise to £2 million, new plans mooted by the Conservative party suggest. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:32:33 GMT Tax 1313 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001312-abbey-detects-rise-in-popularity-of-three-year-fixes.htm Consumers seem confident that mortgage rates will go down, according to the lender's poll. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:44:13 GMT Mortgages 1312 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001310-insurer-warns-of-cost-induced-health-crunch.htm Britons' wellbeing is suffering as their personal finances tighten - with many passing up on healthy eating for cheap fast food. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:27:39 GMT General Money 1310 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001311-government-unveils-new-housing-scheme.htm Gordon Brown's plans include the provision of "free" loans for low earners, in order to help them on to the property ladder. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:11:36 GMT Mortgages 1311 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001309-us-stocks-better-jpmorgan-says.htm Equities in America are still looking more attractive to investors - as the Euro-zone appears to be flirting with recession. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:01:44 GMT Investments 1309 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001308-virgin-money-slams-annuities-delays.htm Pensioners could lose out on hundreds of pounds for each month before their income begins, analysis from the firm has shown. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:40:57 GMT Savings Accounts 1308 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001307-uninsured-drivers-to-have-vehicles-seized.htm Offenders could have their cars seized and crushed under new legislation, ministers have said. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:07:31 GMT Car Insurance 1307 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001306-nhf-slams-fuel-prepayment-meters.htm Many low-income families are being hit by unfair premiums for their fuel, the group has suggested. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:44:08 GMT Gas, Electricity & Water 1306 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001305-mortgage-market-hit-by-three-new-downbeat-reports.htm Loan approvals are still declining, as are house prices - according to new research from Hometrack, building socieities and the Bank of England. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:31:43 GMT Mortgages 1305 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001303-most-are-budgeting-in-credit-crunch-britain-paypal-claims.htm One in five of those who make a budget are still dipping in to savings and using credit cards to make ends meet, the research also reveals. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:55:16 GMT General Money 1303 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001302-bba-responds-to-isa-concerns.htm The system is still not "perfect", following the introduction of new voluntary guidelines on ISA transfers. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:47:11 GMT Savings Accounts 1302 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001301-parents-missing-out-on-ctf-benefits.htm The tax advantages of investing in a CTF were strongly affirmed today by an IFAs' group. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 10:56:35 GMT Savings Accounts 1301 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001300-22m-to-get-tax-rebate.htm All former 10p and 22p band taxpayers are to benefit from a lump sum in this month's paycheque. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 10:14:57 GMT Tax 1300 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001299-halifax-points-to-home-improvement-boom.htm Most people are using their savings to fund upgrades to their properties, the lender has found. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 09:06:17 GMT Savings Accounts 1299 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001298-lenders-cut-rates-but-remain-cautious.htm While mortgage deals are being reduced, lenders are remaining very picky about who they advance credit to. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:23:34 GMT Mortgages 1298 http://www.money.co.uk/article/1001297-scottish-power-and-npower-impose-new-price-rises.htm The two firms' bill hikes are both in effect from today. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 07:53:32 GMT Gas, Electricity & Water 1297