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Ford, Fiat, Honda suspend deliveries amid scrappage row
by Josh Hall | 18 May 2009
Three of the major car manufacturers have suspended deliveries to retailers, and delayed their involvement in the government"s motor scrappage scheme.
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Buy to let mortgage approvals plummet
by Josh Hall | 15 May 2009
The number of buy to let mortgages approved plummeted by nearly 70 per cent during the first three months of 2009, according to new figures released today.
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High street shops 'will be allowed to sell legal advice'
by Josh Hall | 15 May 2009
Legal advice will be available on the High Street within two years, as a result of proposals made by the Legal Services Board (LSB).
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Home repossessions up
by Josh Hall | 15 May 2009
The number of home repossessions in the UK increased during the first quarter of the year, according to new figures released today.
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April sales up on positive easter
by Josh Hall | 12 May 2009
Retail sales increased sharply in April, according to a new survey released today.
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Minimum wage to increase
by Josh Hall | 12 May 2009
The National Minimum Wage will increase to £5.80 per hour from £5.73 from October.
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Green shoots seen in housing market
by Josh Hall | 12 May 2009
Despite a low sales volume there are signs of recovery in the housing market, according to a new survey published today.
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Consumers 'do not trust online shopping'
by Josh Hall | 11 May 2009
Almost a third of internet users refuse to shop online because they do not trust online retailing, according to a new survey published by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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Motorists reject car scrappage scheme
by Josh Hall | 11 May 2009
The government"s car scrappage scheme, aimed at giving car retailers and manufacturers a much needed boost, is proving unpopular with the public.
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Jobs market 'will shrink again'
by Josh Hall | 11 May 2009
The UK jobs market will continue to shrink during the next quarter, according to new figures released today.
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