News Archive : 4th April, 2008
- Government ups green commitment
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), along with environment secretary Hilary Benn, has announced new 'green' initiatives affecting UK homeowners.
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- Card charge raised
A card firm is increasing their minimum interest charge - which makes it slightly harder to pay off credit cards.
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- Loans code 'should be changed'
People taking out unsecured loans - also known as personal loans - should make sure that they are in a position to make all the repayments, financial website uSwitch has warned.
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- Insurer advises 'spring clean' for homeowners
As the weather begins to warm and the evenings get longer, Legal & General issued tips today for an insurance "spring clean" among consumers.
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- MPs revolt over new income tax system
Backbench Labour MPs have criticised the government for scrapping the ten per cent income tax rate, the Guardian reports.
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- New 'sub-prime map' released
A map of the UK, showing which areas are most at risk of repossessions, has been released by researchers at Experian.
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- Isa survey shows top performers
New research on tax-free saving trends has been released by Moneyfacts.co.uk.
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- Tracker advice issued by broker
People currently repaying their home loans on a tracker rate should tread carefully, mortgage broker John Charcol has said.
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- Tenancy scheme 'a success'
The year-old government-backed tenancy protection scheme has proved a success, then National Landlords Association (NLA) said today.
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- HMRC expresses trust fund worries
Many British children are missing out on big financial benefits by their parents not setting up a trust fund.
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- Brits 'drive over 8,000 miles a year'
Car-loving Britons drive enough across their lifetimes to circle the globe over 20 times, a new study from Confused.com has found.
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- Japanese motors 'most reliable in second hand market'
Future car loans customers looking to buy a second hand motor could do worse than shelling out on a Toyota Avensis Verso, Warranty Direct has suggested.
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- Interest rate poll predicts cut
The Bank of England is likely to cut the base rate of interest by 0.25 per cent next week, a majority of economists have agreed.
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- Middle Britain 'to cut spending'
Middle class households are planning to tighten the purse strings this year due to current economic conditions.
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- Motorcycle insurance premiums 'vary widely'
The area where you live might mean that you pay more for your motorcycle insurance - making it harder to pay off debt elsewhere.
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2008 11:15)
- CIOT issues adviser advice
Consumers looking for tax guidance should make sure that their adviser is fully qualified and accredited, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) said yesterday.
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- RBS predicts deep rate cuts
Big cuts in interest rates from the Bank of England are anticipated by economists at RBS, the firm said yesterday.
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- Vet prices 'on the up'
Caring for your pet costs more now than it did before, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has suggested.
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- BuyAssociation: First-time buyers look abroad
First time buyers concerned by high house prices and tight loan lending conditions in the UK are looking overseas, BuyAssociation has claimed.
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