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Home moves being stopped by negative equity
by Josh Hall | 17 Apr 2009
One million homeowners are now in negative equity - and another one million have insufficient equity to move, according to new research published today.
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Housing market hopes boost sterling
by Josh Hall | 16 Apr 2009
Sterling rose yesterday to its highest level against the dollar since January, touching $1.50 on the back of a positive housing survey.
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Budget 'to include credit insurance help'
by Josh Hall | 15 Apr 2009
The forthcoming Budget will include a new scheme offering guarantees for businesses that have been refused credit insurance, according to the Financial Times.
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Surveyors see new traction in housing market
by Josh Hall | 15 Apr 2009
The housing market is regaining "real momentum", according to an influential industry body.
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Government 'considering minimum wage freeze'
by Josh Hall | 14 Apr 2009
A freeze on the minimum wage is being "seriously considered" after pressure from business organisations.
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Mortgage approvals up 4 per cent in January
by Josh Hall | 14 Apr 2009
New mortgage lending increased in February, according to new figures released today.
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VAT cut 'is working' says Centre
by Josh Hall | 14 Apr 2009
The VAT cut has led to a significant jump in retail sales, according to an influential economics consultancy.
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Further rate cuts unlikely
by Josh Hall | 09 Apr 2009
Having slashed interest rates six times in the past seven months, the Bank of England is expected to keep rates at their current level today.
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Minister says recession will end 'this year'
by Josh Hall | 09 Apr 2009
Treasury Minister Stephen Timms today predicted that the recession, in its technical sense, will be over by the end of 2009.
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One in twenty £1 coins 'are fakes'
by Josh Hall | 08 Apr 2009
Retailers are being urged to keep their eyes peeled for fake £1 coins, as it materialised today that one in 20 of the coins are illegal.
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