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Britain 'sees five-fold increase in property millionaires since 2000'
The number of homes in the UK valued at £1 million or more has increased by 393 per cent in the past decade, according to a new report.
ISA investment hits ten-year high
Net retail sales of individual savings accounts (ISAs) rose to their highest level in a decade during May.
OFT demands clearer rates and faster transfers for ISA savers
Cash ISA savers should benefit from greater transparency regarding interest rates and speedier transfers of accounts between banks after the Office of Fair Trading struck an agreement with financial services firms on improving the market for consumers.

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Q2 predicted as best for investment

The second quarter of 2010 has been predicted as likely to be the best of the year in terms of investment and general market conditions.

Record numbers 'switch from cash to shares ISAs'

Record numbers of Britons are switches their ISA savings from cash to equities accounts, according to reports.

Britain 'sees five-fold increase in property millionaires since 2000'

The number of homes in the UK valued at £1 million or more has increased by 393 per cent in the past decade, according to a new report.

ISA investment hits ten-year high

Net retail sales of individual savings accounts (ISAs) rose to their highest level in a decade during May.

OFT demands clearer rates and faster transfers for ISA savers

Cash ISA savers should benefit from greater transparency regarding interest rates and speedier transfers of accounts between banks after the Office of Fair Trading struck an agreement with financial services firms on improving the market for consumers.

FTSE rallies on economic reassurances from G20

The FTSE 10 rose for the first time in four days this morning, ending the longest losing streak in seven weeks, led by energy shares and mining stocks after the Group of 20 nations pledged to safeguard growth while cutting debt.

FTSE falls for second day on back of base metal declines

The FTSE 100 Index fell 23.32 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 5,223.66 in early trading as mining companies declined for a second day.

FTSE retreats as basic resources companies fall

The FTSE 100 Index retreated 86.28 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 5,212.83 in morning trading as shares fell the most in more than two weeks as basic resources companies fell back on speculation yesterday's gains may have been overdone.

Chancellor 'should introduce 7-day limit on ISA transfers'

Chancellor George Osborne has been urged to support savers in his Budget today by introducing a seven-day limit for ISA transfers.

FTSE rallies on base metal prices

The FTSE 100 Index climbed 56.41 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 5,307.25 in early trading with stocks rallying the most in two weeks after China signaled an end to the yuan's fixed rate to the dollar, sparking a surge in basic-resource producers.

FTSE edges up after BP boss grilling

The FTSE 100 was inching up on Friday morning in early trade as a resurgent BP again led the gains despite its chief executive officer facing seven hours of questioning on Capitol Hill over the Gulf oil spill.

FTSE rises for seventh day as BP promises to set up compensation fund

The FTSE 100 advanced 53.40 points, or 1 per cent, to 5,291.32 in early trading as stocks rose for a seventh day, with the FTSE 100 Index heading for its longest streak of gains since July 2009, after BP agreed to cancel its dividend and set up a $20 billion fund to compensate victims of the worst spill in US history.

2010/11 ISA Allowance

The deadline for the 2009/2010 tax year may have passed, but this means you have a whole new ISA allowance for 2010/2011 to use. Check out our ISAs channel.

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Investments 'should produce an income'

Britain 'sees five-fold increase in property millionaires since 2000'

ISA investment hits ten-year high

OFT demands clearer rates and faster transfers for ISA savers

More News

Q2 predicted as best for investment

Record numbers 'switch from cash to shares ISAs'

Britain 'sees five-fold increase in property millionaires since 2000'

ISA investment hits ten-year high

OFT demands clearer rates and faster transfers for ISA savers

FTSE rallies on economic reassurances from G20

FTSE falls for second day on back of base metal declines

FTSE retreats as basic resources companies fall

Chancellor 'should introduce 7-day limit on ISA transfers'

FTSE rallies on base metal prices

FTSE edges up after BP boss grilling

FTSE rises for seventh day as BP promises to set up compensation fund

2010/11 ISA Allowance

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Alternatives to Child Trust Funds

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