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News Archive - February 2009
Negative equity a possibility for five million
by Josh Hall | 27 Feb 2009
Five million homeowners could face negative equity by the end of the year, according to figures released today by researchers GfK NOP.
Consumer confidence up in February
by Josh Hall | 27 Feb 2009
British consumer confidence rose slightly in February, according to the latest instalment of the closely watched GfK NOP survey.
Bank charges appeal thrown out by Court
by Josh Hall | 27 Feb 2009
The Court of Appeal yesterday rejected the banks" appeal against an earlier ruling on unauthorised overdraft charges.
Rail firms begging - but fares may be cut
by Josh Hall | 25 Feb 2009
Train fares will be automatically cut if inflation falls into negative territory, despite pleas from rail companies.
by Josh Hall | 25 Feb 2009
Retail sales appear to be bottoming out, according to figures released yesterday by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
New government advice to help businesses beat the scammers
by Josh Hall | 25 Feb 2009
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today published guidance aimed at helping businesses avoid becoming victims of online scams.
Northern Rock to extend new loans
by Josh Hall | 23 Feb 2009
The government has announced an extension of Northern Rock"s mortgage lending, with the once-troubled bank planning to give £14bn in new loans by 2011.
Government 'will miss' apprentice targets
by Josh Hall | 23 Feb 2009
The government will miss its targets for apprenticeships, according to the Tories.
Customers being 'fobbed off' by banks on PPI claims
by Josh Hall | 23 Feb 2009
90 per cent of all Payment Protection Insurance mis-selling claims that had previously been rejected by lenders, are now being upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Calls for government support for manufacturing
by Josh Hall | 18 Feb 2009
The government is being called on to provide financial support for the manufacturing industry similar to that given to troubled banks.
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