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Worst still to come for property prices
by Josh Hall | 15 Dec 2008
John Varley, head of Barclays bank, today warned that the British property market was only about half way towards the bottom of its cycle.
Barclays to increase small business lending
by Josh Hall | 15 Dec 2008
Barclays said this morning that it will be increasing the volume of its small business lending by 10% next year.
Egg customers may be entitled to PPI refund
by Josh Hall | 12 Dec 2008
Egg, the internet bank and credit card provider, have been reprimanded by the Financial Services Authority for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance.
Zavvi rescued from Woolworths wreckage
by Josh Hall | 12 Dec 2008
Zavvi, the entertainment retailer, has entered into a loan arrangement with its previous master Virgin Group, it emerged yesterday.
Quantitative easing option on the table
by Josh Hall | 11 Dec 2008
The Treasury yesterday signalled that the option of quantitative easing - potentially printing more money - is being actively considered.
Sterling falls to record lows against euro
by Josh Hall | 11 Dec 2008
Sterling"s position was further weakened yesterday, as it hit a record low against a standard basket of currencies including the euro.
MPs warned of pub bankruptcies
by Josh Hall | 10 Dec 2008
Enterprise Inns and Punch Taverns, the UK"s two largest pub landlords, have seen one in sixteen of their publicans throw in the towel over the last twelve months, MPs were told yesterday.
Rising rental arrears pose problems for landlords
by Josh Hall | 09 Dec 2008
New figures published by the National Association of Landlords (NLA) suggest that 71 per cent are expecting an increasing number of tenants to fall into arrears during 2009.
Chippies take a battering in junk food crackdown
by Josh Hall | 09 Dec 2008
The government looks set to begin a crackdown on the humble take-away, as the first council in Britain gets ready to impose limits on the fast food trade.
Tobacco displays to be outlawed
by Josh Hall | 09 Dec 2008
Cigarette sales are to be driven "under the counter", according to plans to be set out today by the government.
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