Archive for November, 2008

Mortgage Firms Could Face FSA Action

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Mortgage lenders and administrators have been warned that they will risk punishment if they do not make sure that customers in arrears are being treated fairly.

PBR Warning From Debt Expert

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Alistair Darling could cause a “debt trap” with his PBR, an expert says.

Land Registry Reports 10.1% Annual House Price Drop

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

The Land Registry has reported that annual house prices in England and Wales dropped by 10.1 percent during October.

Bank of Mum and Dad ‘Needs a Bailout’

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Family loans are beginning to flow back the other way, Engage has suggested.

Landlines ‘Might be Saved by IPTV’

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Phone companies may start bundling internet protocol television with landlines to keep customers connected, according to an industry commentator.

Treasury Updates on OMO Review

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Retirement savings providers still need to work to promote the OMO, the government has said.

‘Unique’ Broadband Project Launched - FibreSpeed

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

A broadband network hailed as a “unique” project has been launched in the north of Wales.

New Co-op Dividend Announced

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Investors in the bank will share a £9 million dividend - with the firm turning a larger profit this year, despite the credit crunch.

Prime Minister in Housing Talks

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

The prime minister has met with senior figures in the housing industry to discuss what can be done to help the sector.

Unemployment Insurance Trends Revealed by Post Office

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Seven in ten people have no unemployment insurance, the new survey reveals.