October 2010 Archive

Retail sales show 4th month of growth

Retail sales have grown in volume for four consecutive months, the CBI said.

Retail sales show 4th month of growth

High street jobs growth 'defies economic conditions'

Employment in retail increased in the third quarter compared to a year earlier.

High street jobs growth 'defies economic conditions'

Popular £5 notes availability to increase

Following a successful trial, Mervyn King, the Governor of the Bank of England, has said that an extra 400 million £5 notes will be entering circulation each year.

CBI calls on government to support quick growth

The government must go beyond delivering the `foundations of growth`, the CBI said.

CBI calls on government to support quick growth

Don't let your bank rip you off

Banks rely on your apathy to boost their profits. Find out how to get better value from your bank and avoid fees and charges.

Cable takes aim at 'disastrous' City short-termism

Mr Cable said the UK needs a greater focus on investing for the long term.

Cable takes aim at 'disastrous' City short-termism

Cameron launches growth plans

David Cameron will focus on growth at a speech at the CBI today

David Cameron's speech to the CBI will focus on the coalition governement's strategy for growth and how new jobs in the private sector will replace jobs cut in the public sector.

Cameron promises 'relentless' push for growth

Reaction to David Cameron's speech to the CBI

David Cameron has prmoised that the coalition government will be 'relentless' in its push for future economic growth in the UK.

Poll: 61% worried about winter fuel bills

Many Britons are worried about the cost of turning up the heating.

Poll: 61% worried about winter fuel bills

Government deal 'ensures council tax freeze'

A deal in the comprehensive spending review should ensure council tax is frozen in 2011.

Government deal 'ensures council tax freeze'

Sterling sinks as retail sales drop 'raises spectre of QE'

The pound has endured a `tough week`, according to Caxton FX.

Sterling sinks as retail sales drop 'raises spectre of QE'

£Millions of outstanding credit unclaimed by consumers

Consumers can claim back money from communications companies

Ofcom have put pressure on the leading suppliers in the communications industry to refund consumers in credit automatically if they have a contract

The spending review: How it affects you

Find out how the spending review will affect your money

The coalition government has announced its four year spending review to reduce the UK's deficit but how will if affect you and your money?

Hard road will lead to better future, claims chancellor

George Osborne said cuts will deliver sustainable public services but Labour called his spending plans a `reckless gamble`.

Hard road will lead to better future, claims chancellor

Personal debt problems 'set to surge after cuts'

Spending cuts are likley to increase debt management worries for many people, the CCCS has warned.

Personal debt problems 'set to surge after cuts'

Spending plans 'are complete'

The Treasury has set the final departmental budgets for the next four years, the spokesperson said.

Spending plans 'are complete'

Self Assessment tax deadline 'days away'

People could get extra time to submit their Self Assessment forms by completing a return online.

Self Assessment tax deadline 'days away'

Banks 'to avoid £19bn tax bill despite bailout'

UK banks are set to offset tax losses from 2007 and 2009 against future bills, according to the TUC.

Banks 'to avoid £19bn tax bill despite bailout'

Identity fraud climbs 9.6% in 2010

The internet ispartly behind the rise in identity fraud because it offers criminials anonimity, the report said.

Identity fraud climbs 9.6% in 2010

Over 4 million Britons living in fuel poverty

News there are four million UK households living in fuel poverty is a "national disgrace", according to Friends of the Earth's climate campaigner Dave Timms.

Pros and cons of getting a lodger

Useful hints and tips for if you get a lodger

Since the credit crunch taking in a lodger has become more popular and can be an excellent source of income but follow these hints and tips to ensure there are no nasty surprises.