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News Archive - July 2009

Mobile workers warned over high broadband costs
by Josh Hall | 31 Jul 2009
Mobile workers using broadband "dongles" risk high charges if they exceed their monthly download allowance, according to MoneySupermarket.
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Bartering is back as hagglers hit the High Street
by Josh Hall | 31 Jul 2009
Many more Britons are happy to haggle before parting with cash as a result of the downturn, according to new research published today.
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Prospective investors warned: house prices 'are on the up'
by Josh Hall | 30 Jul 2009
Prospective buy-to-let investors intending to take advantage of cheap property have been warned that house prices may end 2009 higher than they were at the beginning of the year.
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BBC renews pressure on HMO landlord licensing
by Josh Hall | 30 Jul 2009
The BBC has reopened the debate about licensing for landlords responsible for homes in multiple occupation (HMOs), with a radio broadcast looking at the dangers of licensing loopholes.
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Small businesses 'confused over health and safety'
by Josh Hall | 29 Jul 2009
Small businesses are confused about their health and safety responsibilities and are over-spending as a result, according to a new report published today.
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Mortgage approvals 'on the up'
by Josh Hall | 29 Jul 2009
Mortgage approvals rose in June for the fifth month in a row, according to new figures released by the Bank of England.
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Banks face grilling on small business lending
by Josh Hall | 27 Jul 2009
Bank heads are preparing to meet the Chancellor today amid claims small businesses are being charged over the odds for loans.
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Proposed new planning rules 'could damage independent retailers'
by Josh Hall | 27 Jul 2009
Independent high street retailers would be endangered by proposed new changes to planning regulations, according to MPs.
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UK recovery 'will be U-shaped at best'
by Josh Hall | 27 Jul 2009
The UK"s economic recovery will be significantly more drawn out than those following previous recessions, according to a new report published today.
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Start-up numbers holding up despite recession
by Josh Hall | 24 Jul 2009
The number of new business bank accounts being opened is higher than this time last year, despite the pressures of recession.
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