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Homeworkers given insurance warning
Lloyds TSB Insurance has urged the increasing number of British people working from home to ensure that they have adequate insurance cover
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Competition proposed for water sector
The water and sewerage industry should be opened to a greater level of competition, it has been claimed
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CBI raises concerns over longevity claim
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the Pensions Regulator to drop controversial plans to introduce new mortality assumptions next year
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Pound falls further against the euro
The pound once again fell against the euro on Friday (May 16th), as investors shied away from the currency, apprehensive about high inflation and slowing growth in Britain
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House building slumps
The global credit crunch has taken its toll on the England housing market, which has slumped to its lowest level in nearly a decade, according to new government figures
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Scottish property market still on the rise
House prices in Scotland rose by 7.4 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2008, despite an overall drop in sales, official figures have revealed
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New Star sees improvements
New Star has announced that some of its funds are beginning to improve following the credit-crunch, but warned that the trading environment remains significantly impaired
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IMF ? The worst is over
The worst part of the fallout from the global credit crunch is over, but its effects will be felt for some time still, it has been claimed
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FSA issues record fine for sub-prime failings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a huge fine to a team of independent financial advisers after it was found guilty of poor record keeping over sales of sub-prime mortgages.
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Borrowers urged to avoid money shops for personal loans
Britons seeking a short loan or payday loan should look beyond money shops for better terms, according to the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL).
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Insurance industry clamps down on fraudulent claims
Britons who are found to have submitted fraudulent insurance claims will find that this increasingly impacts on their ability to secure credit, according to an insurance provider.
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PM announces savings scheme for low income groups
Britons on low incomes are to be encouraged to save more with the introduction of a new government scheme.
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Thousands prevented from switching energy provider
Hundreds of thousands of Britons could miss out on the chance to save money on their energy bills by falling behind with their current provider, a financial website has warned.
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OFT to probe sale and rent back schemes
A probe is to be launched to determine whether people involved in sale and rent back schemes are being given adequate protection.
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EU stocks post average gain of 118% since 2003
Stock prices across the EU have risen by an average of 118 per cent over the last five years, new research has revealed.
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UK shares close flat
Leading UK shares closed flat yesterday, with gains for mining shares helping to offset weakening bank stocks.
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Bank admits to possibility of recession
The Bank of England has conceded that the UK economy could fall into recession this year, marking the first time that this has been acknowledged.
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American stocks up, led by retailers and homebuilders
American stocks rose yesterday, with particular gains marked for retailers and home builders.
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Absolute Capital reveals de-merger plan
Absolute Capital Management has confirmed plans to spin off its emerging market credit fund business.
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CCJ numbers up soar 154% in Shoreditch
The London area of Shoreditch has experienced the largest rise in the number of county court judgements this year, as inhabitants struggle with higher borrowing costs and increased expenditure on day to day living.
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