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'One in five chance' of UK double dip
by Josh Hall | 14 Jan 2011
There is a one in five chance that the UK will slip back into recession, according to new figures.
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Default retirement age set to go
by Josh Hall | 13 Jan 2011
The Default Retirement Age will be phased out during 2011, the government has confirmed.
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New rules 'mean fewer borrowers will get advertised rate'
by Josh Hall | 12 Jan 2011
New rules mean that just 15 per cent of borrowers will receive the advertised rate on new credit.
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More income tax demands on the way
by Josh Hall | 12 Jan 2011
Some 450,000 further income tax demands will soon be arriving on doorsteps as a result of underpayments.
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House prices 'fell during 2010'
by Josh Hall | 10 Jan 2011
UK house prices fell during the course of 2010, according to new figures released today.
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Small business loan demand 'about to fall'
by Josh Hall | 07 Jan 2011
Demand for credit amongst small businesses is about to fall, according to the banks.
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Employers call for tribunal rethink
by Josh Hall | 06 Jan 2011
Business groups have called on the government to rethink the rules on tribunal claims brought by employees.
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Economic recovery 'could slow this year'
by Josh Hall | 05 Jan 2011
The pace of Britain’s economic recovery could slow during the first half of 2011, according to a new survey.
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VAT rises to 20 per cent
by Josh Hall | 04 Jan 2011
Retailers are struggling to deal with the impact of the VAT rise, which came into force at midnight.
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Tradesmen brace for fuel rises
by Josh Hall | 31 Dec 2010
Duty rises are set to take the shine off the New Year for tradesmen across the country.
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