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May 2008
In our news section, you can find online news articles relating to UK & world finance and economy. This is a free to use resource and if you can't find the information you're looking for, why not try the search option at the bottom of the page.Govt unveils fuel poor help plans - 30/05/08
A series of measures to help those living in fuel poverty has been announced by the government, following a week of pressure about rising energy costs
A series of measures to help those living in fuel poverty has been announced by the government, following a week of pressure about rising energy costs
Debt-strapped Brits hit by surging food prices - 30/05/08
Soaring food price inflation is poised to fuel a rise in the number of Britons struggling with debt this year, new data suggests
Soaring food price inflation is poised to fuel a rise in the number of Britons struggling with debt this year, new data suggests
Grocery costs up six per cent in five months - 30/05/08
The cost of an average shopping basket of goods has risen by 5
The cost of an average shopping basket of goods has risen by 5
World Bank announces $1.2bn facility for food crisis - 30/05/08
The World Bank has announced a new $1
The World Bank has announced a new $1
Premier League 'dominates' European football finance - 29/05/08
The English Premier League makes up a quarter of the total revenue among the major divisions in European football, Deloitte's annual review of football finance has revealed
The English Premier League makes up a quarter of the total revenue among the major divisions in European football, Deloitte's annual review of football finance has revealed
Barclays first to cut overdraft fees - 29/05/08
One of Britain's largest high street banks is to slash its unauthorised overdraft fees with the launch of fee charging current accounts today
One of Britain's largest high street banks is to slash its unauthorised overdraft fees with the launch of fee charging current accounts today
Commercial property 'blighted' by credit crunch - 29/05/08
Global commercial property markets are succumbing to the same slowdown currently afflicting the UK, it was claimed on Thursday
Global commercial property markets are succumbing to the same slowdown currently afflicting the UK, it was claimed on Thursday
Brown discusses "oil shock" with industry leaders - 28/05/08
Prime minister Gordon Brown discussed what he describes as the "third great oil shock" with oil industry leaders this morning
Prime minister Gordon Brown discussed what he describes as the "third great oil shock" with oil industry leaders this morning
Debt warning for PPI holders - 28/05/08
Millions of Britons hoping to avoid falling into debt by taking out payment protection insurance could find that their cover is worthless, a consumer magazine has warned
Millions of Britons hoping to avoid falling into debt by taking out payment protection insurance could find that their cover is worthless, a consumer magazine has warned
Lord Turner tipped for top job at FSA - 27/05/08
Lord Adair Turner is just days away from being named as the new chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Lord Adair Turner is just days away from being named as the new chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Mortgage lending down 40% - 27/05/08
Just 38,704 mortgages were issued by UK banks during April, nearly 40 per cent lower than at the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the British Bankers' Association (BBA)
Just 38,704 mortgages were issued by UK banks during April, nearly 40 per cent lower than at the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the British Bankers' Association (BBA)
Consumers reining in spending on luxuries, says CBI - 27/05/08
Consumers appear to be tightening their belts and spending less on luxuries, the latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have revealed
Consumers appear to be tightening their belts and spending less on luxuries, the latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have revealed
Scottish Widows to be hit by £1bn claim - 27/05/08
Scottish Widows could face a compensation claim of up to £1 billion over advice it gave to 100 company pension schemes
Scottish Widows could face a compensation claim of up to £1 billion over advice it gave to 100 company pension schemes
Two thirds of bosses turn down work-from-home requests - 26/05/08
The work-at-home revolution has not happened yet, but is on its way, according to a survey of employers
The work-at-home revolution has not happened yet, but is on its way, according to a survey of employers
Businesses pessimistic on economy - 23/05/08
Businesses are pessimistic about the economy but confident they can see out the credit crunch, a survey has found
Businesses are pessimistic about the economy but confident they can see out the credit crunch, a survey has found
