News Archive : 14th March, 2008
- TUC: Government failing on child poverty pledge
The government did not include enough provisions for children living in poverty in this year's Budget, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) said yesterday.
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2008 03:00)
- Moneyfacts: Student credit threat justified
Britain's students should be more responsible about their personal finances, Moneyfacts.co.uk suggested yesterday.
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- Convex.net: Budget does not help first-time buyers enough
The Budget, which was released by the government earlier this week, did not contain enough provisions for first time buyers.
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2008 03:00)
- 'Share scam' duo face Florida court
A 'boiler room' scam selling worthless shares to UK consumers has been uncovered by investigators in America.
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- Charities given 'rate relief' by chancellor
British charities have welcomed the Budget, which includes a special provision to save them from a cut in tax income.
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- UK tax gap 'could be £40 billion'
The British economy could be losing £40 billion per year through tax avoidance, a new report suggests.
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- Government 'will raise taxes in future'
Householders could be hit by future income tax rises as the government attempts to bring down the national deficit, analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warns.
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2008 03:00)
- 'Showroom tax' attacked
The Budget's proposed 'showroom tax' - which will see some future car loans customers charged £950 if they purchase a high-emissions vehicle - has come in for criticism.
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- Bankrupt football star 'had no notion of money'
Former Manchester United star Eric Djemba-Djemba is trapped in a personal debt crisis, the Daily Mail reports.
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- Car crime conference announced
Future car crime prevention methods are to be discussed next month at the National Vehicle Crime Conference - a meeting which might lead to fewer vehicle scams being perpetrated in the UK.
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2008 03:00)
- Alliance & Leicester: Budget is good and bad for business
The Budget might negatively impact on some British entrepreneurs, Alliance & Leicester said yesterday.
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2008 02:45)
- esure: Motorists are turning green
Many motorists are planning to swap their gas guzzlers for a more environmentally-friendly vehicle, a new poll from esure has revealed.
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2008 02:45)
- Alliance & Leicester: Budget is good and bad for business
The Budget might negatively impact on some British entrepreneurs, Alliance & Leicester said yesterday.
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2008 02:45)
- esure: Motorists are turning green
Many motorists are planning to swap their gas guzzlers for a more environmentally-friendly vehicle, a new poll from esure has revealed.
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2008 02:45)
- HomeBuy products 'disappointing'
Government focus on Open Market HomeBuy products has been described as 'disappointing' by one mortgage expert.
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2008 11:00)
- Mortgage liquidity schemes welcomed with caution
Government proposals to promote the creation of a 'gold standard' for UK mortgages have been given a cautious reception.
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- Insurance profits 'unlikely'
A UK insurance provider has rejected reports that the motor insurance industry is set to make a profit in 2009.
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2008 11:00)
- Government should act to reduce mortgage 'uncertainty'
Government plans to introduce more long term fixed rate mortgage options will be greeted with uncertainty from many borrowers, it has been claimed.
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2008 11:00)
- Protect your gardens this Bank Holiday, homeowners warned
Homeowners are being encouraged to ensure their expensive gardening equipment is protected as new figures show Britons are more attached to their gardens than ever.
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2008 11:00)
- Saving scheme 'will help poorest people'
Proposals to extend a scheme to encourage consumers to save have been described as "good news" for people on low incomes.
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2008 11:00)
- TCPA: Homes with gardens attract people
Having an attractive green space around a new-build property is very important to homebuyers, the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) said yesterday.
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- RAC: Young festivalgoers should watch out for road risks
People driving to music festivals this summer should be aware of the dangers drug and alcohol consumption poses to drivers.
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