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England and Wales house prices cost nearly eight times earnings, figures show
Poundworld draws up store closure plan, putting around 1,500 jobs at risk
Experts predict rise in number of people declared bankrupt
Home-buyer loan approvals down by 10% but re-mortgages rise
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TSB internet banking operating at 50% capacity, says boss
TSB says its internet banking service is currently working at around 50% capacity for customers as chief executive Paul Pester said he was
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Fight against loan sharks stepped up
Loan sharks face a fresh Government crackdown as efforts to tackle illegal money lenders who often subject borrowers to threats and violence are
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Finance industry should rethink communications with older people, says Age UK
Financial products and services should be "age-proofed" to help people better plan their finances in retirement, according to Age UK.A
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Former Grange Hill actor tells of his TSB 'nightmare'
Lee MacDonald, who played Zammo in children's TV show Grange Hill in the 1980s, told the BBC he has had an "absolute nightmare"
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Current account switching numbers jump to two-year high
The number of current account holders ditching and switching their bank or building society has jumped to a two-year high, figures show.During the
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Reports of loan fee fraud have surged, regulator warns
Over £3.5 million was lost to frauds last year where people were tricked into paying up-front fees for loans that never arrived, the City regulator
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TSB boss apologises after customers hit by IT glitches
The boss of TSB has apologised for IT issues which left online customers unable to access their money and some able to see other people's
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Troubled Capita to raise £701m as chief executive dismisses Carillion comparison
Outsourcing giant Capita is to tap investors for £701 million and embark on a new strategy after booking a hefty annual loss.The group said on
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Why you shouldn't ignore the workplace pension
Planning for your retirement is one of those things that can be tempting to ignore - a bit like a damp patch in your home. The thought about
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The worst excuses for skiving off work
Have you ever lied to get out of coming into work? Apparently most of us have. And the usual excuses are pretty unremarkable. From car trouble to
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Mistakes that knock thousands off house prices
When it comes to selling your home there are some obvious things you shouldn't do. You wouldn't leave your washing hanging out, dirty
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14,000 UK streets now have average house prices over £1m, property site finds
More than 14,000 streets across Britain now have an average property value of £1 million-plus, according to a website. There are now 14,417
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Unique 'Venetian palace' near Windsor on sale for £4m
An extraordinary fairy-tale house boasting a sunken garden modelled on the ruins of Tintern Abbey has come up for sale for £4 million. See also:
