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Fewer deaths 'may hit pensions'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:47 GMT - The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.

Borrowers 'shunning credit cards'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:58 GMT - Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.

House prices 'up 0.6% in January'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:43:13 GMT - UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.

P45 tax form is given a reprieve

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:55:24 GMT - The P45 has been given a reprieve by the UK tax authority after employers said they did not want to see it go.

Tesco Bank delays account launch

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:31:39 GMT - Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules.

Ofcom wants Openreach price cut

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:08 GMT - Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines

Annuity sales 'unfair and opaque'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:01:34 GMT - The way annuities are sold is costing half a million retirees each year as much as £1bn in future pension income, the National Association of Pension Funds says.

1.1 million face £100 tax fines

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:44:16 GMT - Just over one million taxpayers face a penalty of £100 for failing to submit their self-assessment tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs says.

Personal insolvencies 'down 11%'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT - Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.

'Sale and rent back' closed down

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:29 GMT - The sale and rent back industry has been almost completely closed down, says the Financial Services Authority.

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First time buyers on the increase

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT - Attractive mortgages and low house prices attract buyers back to the market

Mortgage lenders commit to first time buyers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT - Increase in affordable loans for first time buyers

Credit responsibility key to first time mortgage

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT - 10 per cent mortgages tough to get for first time buyers

Nationwide declare commitment to first time buyers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT - Nationwide offer a full-package

Nationwide declare commitment to fist time buyers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT - Nationwide offer a full-package

Rising costs outweigh falling prices

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT - Cost of essentials outweighs fall in mortgage costs

How to secure a 95 per cent deal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT - 95 per cent criteria