Sunday, 15 February 2009

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MONEY

Lenders attacked over mortgage rate raises

UK house prices

Cost of funding fell, as Bank of England signalled official interest rates could drop to zero, but homeowners still losing out

Warm Front branded unfit for purpose

Our investigation reveals shoddy and costly work at taxpayers' expense

When should I switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?

Many borrowers are enjoying the benefits of the base rate fall to a record low - but homeowners may be better off following a longer-term strategy



Britain faces £100bn cut in spending

There will be years of painful adjustment as a result of government debt, according to 'Bankrupt Britain' report



Gordon Brown

There will be years of painful adjustment as a result of government debt, according to 'Bankrupt Britain' report




Darling rescues PFI with billions in loans

Chancellor buys himself time for economic growth forecasts to improve with the latest budget in the year ever


MPs plump up their ‘golden parachute’ pay

When disgraced MP Derek Conway stands down from parliament he will receive £31,645, of which the first £30,000 is tax free


Ireland ‘could default on debt’

The cost of buying insurance against Irish government bonds rose to record highs on Friday, having almost tripled in a week


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