News Archive : 6th March, 2008
- fairinvestment.co.uk recommends ethical finance
Consumers should consider finding out more about ethical finance options during Fairtrade fortnight, fairinvestment.co.uk has said. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Personal finance pack sent to MPs
Britain's MPs have been sent a pack containing basic information on personal finances by a banking body. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Darling proposes home loans 'kitemarks'
A new government-imposed mortgage grading system could be introduced, a report in the Financial Times suggests. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Charities 'lose out' through income tax reform
Next month's reduction in income tax will lead to good causes missing out on £90 milion per year, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has claimed. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Iammoving.com: Tell your utilities and bank about home move
People moving house must make sure that they notify all organisations of their change of address, Iammoving.com warned yesterday. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Moneyfacts.co.uk notes changes to UK market
Financial website Moneyfacts.co.uk has looked back on a turbulent year for UK home loans. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Interest rates stay at 5.25%
The Bank of England has elected to keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent. (06 03 2008 02:45) - European house prices 'slowing or falling'
The European housing market is cooling - and Britons who own second homes abroad might find their loans becoming more expensive as a result. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Good credit and bad credit home loans compared
People who have missed mortgage repayments might be receiving favourable treatment over first-time buyers, the Daily Mail reports. (06 03 2008 02:45) - Rowntree calls for sustainable mortgage scheme
Homeowners at risk of defaulting on their loans should be better protected by the authorities, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said yesterday. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Minimum wage raised
The national minimum wage was raised yesterday, following an announcement from prime minister Gordon Brown. (06 03 2008 11:30) - BBA warns chancellor over Budget
The chancellor of the exchequer was challenged by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) yesterday to rebuild corporate confidence in the UK. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Charity criticises 'dangerous dog' stereotypes
Pre-existing stereotypes on how aggressive various dog breeds are not always valid, the Blue Cross said yesterday. (06 03 2008 11:30) - eWise launches new internet shopping tool
Consumers need to know more about how to keep their personal details safe online, eWise Systems suggested yesterday. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Fuel voucher criticised by consumer group
Fuel poverty campaigners have expressed scepticism as to whether the government's proposed 'energy vouchers' to help those on low incomes pay their bills is a good idea. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Buy-to-let 'on the decline'
The amount of buy-to-let mortgages on the market lessened in the last quarter of 2007, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said today. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Savings accounts 'suffering rate cuts'
Banks are slashing their savings rates, the Daily Mail reports. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Investigation lays bare elderly's state pension plight
Britain's pensioners are facing dire financial circumstances, the Daily Mail warned yesterday. (06 03 2008 11:30) - Abbey comments on engagement ring insurance
The recent rise in global metal prices could leave many couples out of pocket, Abbey claimed yesterday. (06 03 2008 11:30)
