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Mortgage approvals fall by half

Mortgage approvals fall by half

Just 32,000 mortgages were approved in January compared to 62,800 in December, the CML said, as first-time buyers deserted the market The number of mortgages approved for house purchases fell by...
Financial products face tougher FSA scrutiny

Financial products face tougher FSA scrutiny

The Financial Services Authority will pursue a 'proactive strategy designed to intervene earlier' as part of an attempt to end misselling scandals Financial products face tougher scrutiny from the Financial Services ...
Capped energy tariffs don’t fit, so switch

Capped energy tariffs don’t fit, so switch

Millions of us are 'locked' into costly capped energy tariffs. But, as Miles Brignall reports, it may be worth taking the hit on penalty fees ...
Play video games at work? I’d rather make a cup of tea

Play video games at work? I’d rather make a cup of tea

Spaceships on your spreadsheets are fun, says Todd Nash, but there are easier ways to waste time at work I've been sitting at my desk for half an hour ...
Pensioners promised £80 rebate on heating bills

Pensioners promised £80 rebate on heating bills

Government initiative to cut bills for poorest pensioners will be funded by big six energy companies Energy companies will cut a total of £20m from the electricity bills of 250,000 of the poorest pensioner ...
Direct debit dangers of ‘rolling’ policies

Direct debit dangers of ‘rolling’ policies

A customer was confused by a long-forgotten direct debit for a 'rolling' insurance policy, which kept making her overdrawn This is a warning to all those who ...
‘Clients don’t pay me to feel sorry’: bond vigilante Bill Gross talks tough

‘Clients don’t pay me to feel sorry’: bond vigilante Bill Gross talks tough

The world's biggest bond investor doesn't watch Fox News and votes for Obama, but don't expect Bill Gross to take a soft line on Greece ...
The bankers lied. And Darling, a mere puppet on their string, knows it | Simon Jenkins

The bankers lied. And Darling, a mere puppet on their string, knows it | Simon Jenkins

Britain has paid a horrific price for allowing the City to dictate credit policy. Yet there is no inquiry, no questioning, only silence Still no inquiry. ...
Fraudster who conned supermarkets with free range egg scam jailed

Fraudster who conned supermarkets with free range egg scam jailed

Sainsbury's and Tesco among stores caught out by wholesaler who passed off battery produce as organic For those who made the conscious decision to spend more on free range or organic ...
Regus angers landlords with insolvency threat

Regus angers landlords with insolvency threat

• Landlords accuse Regus of exploiting insolvency loophole • Regus looks for agreement on package of rental cuts A simmering row between some of Britain's largest landlords and Regus, the biggest provider...

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World Cup given high-definition lift as ITV sets date for HD channel launch

World Cup given high-definition lift as ITV sets date for HD channel launch

After years of negotiation, ITV strikes deals with BSkyB and Virgin Media, meaning almost all World Cup games in HD Football fans will be able to watch almost every ...

The view: Why Hollywood still loves the banks

The view: Why Hollywood still loves the banks

Where is the full-scale filmic assault on the evils of global finance? Will Oliver Stone's Wall Street sequel be it? As well as its import for female directors...

The record industry fights its corner in the download age | Helienne Lindval

The record industry fights its corner in the download age | Helienne Lindval

Far from facing extinction, the record industry is still a vital cog in the music-making machine, claims a report. But will the working relationship between artist and...

Italy keep faith with winning team

Italy keep faith with winning team

• Italy coach Nick Mallett names an unchanged line-up in Paris • Martin Castrogiovanni shakes off muscle injury to start The Italy coach Nick Mallett has named an unchanged side ...

British Airways strike: how does it affect you?

British Airways strike: how does it affect you?

As staff of British Airways announce strike action, we unpick the confusing matters of compensation, rebooking and insurance I've booked a BA flight during the strike period. What happens now? ...