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News Archive - August 2010
Negative equity 'may last four more years'
by Josh Hall | 31 Aug 2010
Landlords and householders are being warned that negative equity may last for a further four years, despite rising property prices.
Recession 'has narrowed north-south divide'
by Josh Hall | 27 Aug 2010
The split between North and South has been reduced as a result of the recession, according to new figures released this week.
Cold calling could damage business, survey warns
by Josh Hall | 27 Aug 2010
Some three quarters of people want to see cold calling banned, according to a new survey.
Economic clouds gather, double-dip a 'significant' risk
by Josh Hall | 25 Aug 2010
The FTSE 100 closed at its lowest point for a month last night, amid growing concerns about the state of the world economy.
Mortgage interest rates 'could reach 14 per cent'
by Josh Hall | 24 Aug 2010
Mortgage interest rates could rise as high as 14 per cent, according to new predictions from analysts.
Business loans 'more expensive than a year ago'
by Josh Hall | 23 Aug 2010
Businesses are paying more to borrow today than at the end of last year, according to new figures.
Bank 'still passing investment losses onto customers'
by Josh Hall | 20 Aug 2010
High Street retail banks are continuing to pass the losses incurred by their investment wings onto retail customers – including small businesses.
Western countries warned - 'Time is running out'
by Josh Hall | 19 Aug 2010
Major Western economies, including the UK, are running out of time to avoid a massive sovereign debt crisis.
Women managers pay gap 'will last two generations'
by Josh Hall | 19 Aug 2010
Female managers in British businesses will be underpaid in comparison with their male colleagues for another 57 years.
UK inflation slows for third month
by Josh Hall | 17 Aug 2010
The rate at which prices are growing in the UK fell in July, marking the third consecutive month of slowdown.
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