News Archive : 18th March, 2008
- Consumers should 'shop around' for mortgages
Consumers should shop around when they are looking for a mortgage, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has urged. (18 03 2008 05:00) - Uncertain economy gives gold a lift
Economic uncertainty is likely to see alternative investment prosper, as the lack of profitability in traditional stocks makes people turn to new areas – with precious metals set to prosper. (18 03 2008 05:00) - Domestic economy 'looks bleak'
The domestic economy is in danger of meltdown if the damaging conditions which currently pervade it do not lift. (18 03 2008 05:00) - UK can repay its debts, says MP
The Labour chair of the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has sounded a defiant note on the economy as Britain faces the prospect of recession. (18 03 2008 05:00) - World leaders tell consumers not to panic
Investors have been reassured by world leaders that the uncertainty affecting the global economy will not prove catastrophic. (18 03 2008 05:00) - House prices to fall, but no recession
A decline in UK house prices is predicted for the remainder of 2008, according to a poll at London's Great Housing Debate. (18 03 2008 05:00) - Minority of people pay off minimum balance on credit cards
Just seven per cent of credit card holders knock off the minimum amount from their credit card bills a new survey reveals. (18 03 2008 05:00) - Brits warned of tax over-payment
Britons have been warned that they could be paying too much tax. (18 03 2008 04:30) - Inflation hits nine-month high
Inflation hit a nine-month high last month, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). (18 03 2008 04:30) - Easter DIY could be costly
Homeowners have been warned that they could end up facing a nasty repair bill if they get carried away with DIY projects over the Easter weekend. (18 03 2008 04:30) - Credit card customers take advantage
Credit card customers are making their plastic work harder for them, research has shown. (18 03 2008 04:30) - Demand for mortgage help grows
More people are seeking help with their mortgage repayments, according to Citizens' Advice. (18 03 2008 04:30)
Debt problems relating to credit cards have decreased by nine per cent although issues with overdrafts have increased a survey by a leading charity has revealed. (18 03 2008 03:45)- Government crackdown on cowboy builders
Good news for homeowners today as plans were unveiled for a revamp of building regulations to clamp down on cowboy builders and those engaged in illegal construction. (18 03 2008 03:30)
