Buy High End Clothes at Rock Bottom Prices

Have you noticed an increase in the adverts in newspapers for designer products at bargain prices? If so, you are not alone. The analysts at Gumtree.com have also noticed this increase in recent months. Read more

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Some savings accounts increase interest rates

Some savers in the UK are set to benefit from increased interest rates on their savings, with a number of financial institutions increasing the rates that they will pay savers even though the base interest rate has remained static at 0.5 percent, which is its lowest level in the three hundred and fifteen year history of the Bank of England. Read more

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Rising number of Brits could head to New Zealand

Whilst many Brits may have jetted off to New Zealand for a long vacation to enjoy the beauty, natural surroundings, and sights, it has been revealed that many have made their minds up to go there and not bother coming back. Read more

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Interest rates remain on hold after May meeting

After the May Monetary Policy Committee meeting the Bank of England announced that the base interest rate was to be kept on hold at its all time low of 0.5 percent. Read more

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Mortgage Approval Rates are on the Rise – Is the Recession Coming to a Close?

According to the figures from the mortgage industry for the month of March, it seems that lenders are once again starting to approve mortgages for homeowners. An increase of 16% in the number of mortgages approved in March seems to send a signal that the recession in the UK housing market may have bottomed out and is finally starting to rise once again. Read more

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Cash may run dry for those interested in scrapping their old cars

Following the budget last month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, announced the launch of a car scrappage scheme. The scheme was designed to encourage motorists to get rid of older, environmentally unfriendly vehicles and buy new vehicles that were greener and more reliable. Read more

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More help for elderly required in recession

It has been reported that more help is needed for elderly people in the UK during the recession, with charities for the elderly claiming that there are a number of measures that could help to make the lives of suffering pensioners easier. Read more

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Worst of recession could be over according to economist

One economist, who has recently become a member of the powerful Monetary Policy Committee, stated that the worst of the recession for Britain could be over. Read more

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Save By Using Cash When on Holiday

Most people use credit cards when they are traveling on vacation because they feel that it is a safer way of handling their money than using cash for their needs. They feel that there is a greater chance of having the cash lost or stolen and then they are left stranded. By using a credit card, they can report it lost or stolen and not have to worry about losing any money as a result. Read more

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Talent will be forced abroad due to 50p tax

Following the recent budget, where the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, announced that those on a certain level of income would be charged a new, higher tax rate, some industry officials have expressed concern that the new level of tax could end up forcing much of Britain’s talent abroad. Read more

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