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Julian Knight: Pension compromise simply postpones the inevitable pain (0)
2/07/12 •
The Institute of Fiscal Studies was busy last week. First, the IFS calculated that the Government’s public-sector pension reforms will not save the Exchequer any money
Unsecured debt falls for third year in a row (0)
2/07/12 •
British families are struggling under £8,000-worth of debt – even after three years’ of paying off loans and plastic cards.
Donald MacInnes: My wedding is costing an arm and a leg – and several other bits (0)
2/04/12 •
I am getting married in September, which is worth celebrating for two reasons: one, I get to swan around all day in a magnificent, swooshing kilt, with a big furry sporran and a bejewelled dagger hidden down my sock, and two… actually that first reason counts double
Money Insider: Chelsea ramps up mortgage battle for supremacy (0)
2/04/12 •
Over the last few years, building societies have been a dominant force in the mortgage market, particularly with fixed-rate products. Even though mutuals already have a big presence in the bestbuy tables, the battle for mortgage supremacy stepped up another gear this week when Yorkshire Building Society, through its Chelsea brand, hit the market with a five-year fix at a record low rate of just 3.19 per cent, maximum 70 per cent loan-to-value ratio
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1/31/12 •
One of the UK’s most respected fund managers has launched a fund investing in the debt of European banks and other global financial institutions.
House prices down 1.3 per cent (0)
1/31/12 •
There were further signs of deterioration in the housing market today when official figures revealed falls in prices and the number of sales.
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1/28/12 •
Major banks and building societies are offering up to £300 – or other incentives like free overdrafts or good savings rates – if you switch your current account to them.
Late-return fine of 100, even if taxman owes you (0)
1/28/12 •
Taxpayers who do not owe tax, or are even due a rebate from HM Revenue & Customs, will be fined £100 for the first time this year if they do not complete a return by January 31.
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1/24/12 •
Shareholder payouts by UK companies hit new heights last year, climbing for the first time since 2008.
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