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Citywire News
- PPF boss says size not insolvencies driving riskier investment strategy
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:44:10 GMT
Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chief executive Alan Rubenstein denies that recent moves to a more aggressive investment strategy are driven by a surge in insolvency claims.
- The HSBC 1.99% mortgage is back again
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:53:10 GMT
HSBC is relaunching its 1.99% mortgage for borrowers who can afford a 40% deposit.
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- Why BP is a must-own for income seekers
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT
BP has bought more assets in the Gulf of Mexico and its first licenses in Brazil, adding to its already robust production growth prospects.
- Could the Chancellor unveil a Budget sweetener for ISA savers?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT
Allowing ISA savers to invest their whole allowance into cash investments might be a cheap and easy way of wooing middle class voters.
BBC Business News
- Free financial advice launched
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:31:34 GMT
A free national financial advice service is being launched by the government.
- 'No decision yet' on BA strikes
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:35 GMT
The union representing BA cabin crew says there will be no immediate announcement about strike dates.
- 'No giveaway Budget' says Darling
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:44 GMT
Chancellor Alistair Darling warns people not to expect a "giveaway" when he unveils the government's Budget later this month.
- Record judgement: Pink Floyd win EMI court battle
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:52:45 GMT
Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
- HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:08:29 GMT
The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue Customs, the BBC learns.
BBC News
- Crackdown call over school cheats
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:40:55 GMT
Whistleblowing hotlines and random checks should be used to catch parents who cheat over school places, a report says.
- Hoodwinked?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:25:43 GMT
Were rumours of Sarkozy's infidelity a media hoax?
- 'No giveaway Budget' says Darling
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:44 GMT
Chancellor Alistair Darling warns people not to expect a "giveaway" when he unveils the government's Budget later this month.
- Pinera sworn in as new quake hits
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:08:06 GMT
Sebastian Pinera is sworn in as president of quake-hit Chile, as a 7.2-magnitude aftershock strikes the centre of the country.
- Brain scan 'can distinguish memories'
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:07:07 GMT
Scientists say they have been able to tell which past event a person is recalling using a brain scan.
