Money

school
School uniforms investigated - 05-07-2006 16:35
The luctrative school uniforms trade is the latest segment of the retail industry to come under the watchful gaze of the OFT, as complaints have been... ... [more]
loans
Student loans Simplified - 04-07-2006 17:31
From 2009, all student loans in the UK will be integrated with university applications. ... [more]
mortgages
Mortgage debt at £1trillion - 30-06-2006 14:08
According to figurs from the Bank of England, mortgage debt in the UK is now more than £1 trillion, currently standing at £1.007 trillion... ... [more]
pensions
Brits are Still not Saving for Old Age - 28-06-2006 16:37
The number of people saving adequately for retirement has fallen drastically, over the past 12 months, according to new research from Scottish Widows. ... [more]
equal pay
Venus: Women Deserve Equal pay - 26-06-2006 15:40
Tennis Ace, Venus Williams has hit back at claims that Female tennis stars do not deserve the extra £30'000 prize money that the male stars compete for. ... [more]
debts
Brits get deeper and deeper into debt - 22-06-2006 15:01
As many as 2.7% of those seeking help with debts owe more than £100'000, according to new research from the CCCS. ... [more]
Insurance
Post Office offers a Breath of fresh Air - 20-06-2006 14:25
The post Office, this week launched a new insurance scheme, which looks set to make PPI linked to loans a thing of the past. ... [more]
Fraud
Online Gambler loses fortune in an Hour - 16-06-2006 16:26
In one of the worst cases of internet gambling, a man attempted suicide, after losing more than £158'000 in online betting shops. ... [more]
Hatchback
New Mini goes fast - 15-06-2006 11:02
The MINI GP has sold out in the UK before a single customer has driven the car and extra allocation of the exclusive 2000 models being built for the g... ... [more]
homes
Could a Water Meter save you money? - 12-06-2006 17:02
If we had to use bottled water at 40p a litre, it would cost us around £22'000 a year to keep us clean, watered, and cool. So could paying by th... ... [more]
Alliance Leicester
Overdraft Rebels Given The Boot - 10-06-2006 11:28
Customers of Alliance & Leicester, who decided to sue the bank for imposing unfair overdraft charges are to have their account closed in the next... ... [more]
Post Office
Post office launches Holiday card - 10-06-2006 11:26
It looks as though travellers cheques are no longer the only safe way to get at your holiday money, as the post office, this week, has launched the U... ... [more]
Pocket Money
Kids Working For Spare Cash - 28-05-2006 13:15
It seems that pocket money is no longer enough for our kids, as gadgets like MP3 players and Mobile phones demand more and more of their cash. It... ... [more]
House, Prices
Buyers in Record Breaking Rise - 18-05-2006 10:31
For a Staggering Eleventh month in a row, confidence in the housing market has grown, shown by another rise in the numbers of buyers. According to the... ... [more]
Credit Cards
Credit" card for Kids - 18-05-2006 10:27
A new payment method, aimed at children and young people was launched this week, meaning that Kids no longer need the use of a real credit card to mak... ... [more]