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Financial News Archive

Below is an archive of UK financial news stories covering insurance, loans, mortgages, credit cards, pensions, investments and property. 

• Pension incomes fall 70% over past decade  10/02/2010

  In the past decade ,pension incomes have fallen by more than 70 per cent, while the average pension pot has shrunk by 60 per cent, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk. more 

• Is property investment the way forward?  09/02/2010

  Will the revival in property investment continue in 2010? The AIC asks property investment companies for their views. more 

• Schroders' Income Maximiser Fund exceeds target yield again  09/02/2010

  The Schroder Income Maximiser Fund has exceeded its target yield for the fourth year running. more 

• 0% transfer credit cards offering longer interest-free periods  09/02/2010

  Borrowers can get longer introductory periods on 0% balance transfer credit cards but interest rates keep rising. more 

• Savings habits improve despite inflation increasing  09/02/2010

  Nationwide has revealed that the number of regular and occasional savers is at its highest rate since September 2008 depsite rising inflation. more 

• Help for first time buyers trying to get on the property ladder  09/02/2010

  Mortgage and housing experts offer advice for first time buyers trying to get a foot on the property ladder. more 

• Pension funds can be 'turbo-charged' by reinvestment  08/02/2010

  Standard Life has revealed that people aged between 50 and 55 can 'turbo-charge' their pension fund before the mininum retirement age limit is increased. more 

• Home insurance a must for romantics popping the question this Valentine's Day  08/02/2010

  Halifax home insurance is urging romantics to protect their gifts with home insurance this Valentine's Day. more 

• Record pension annuity sales at Just Retirement  08/02/2010

  Just Retirement saw record pension annuity sales in 2009. more 

• Tracker mortgages continue to gain ground  08/02/2010

  Tracker mortgages are continued to gain popularity in Q4 of 2009 as fixed rates remain uncompetitive, says L&G more 

• Savings rates hit by interest rate decision  08/02/2010

  Savers have been hit yet again by the Bank of England's decision to keep the Base rate at 0.5 per cent. more 

• 'Unfair' savings deals for 73% of Brits  07/02/2010

  Campaign group Save Our Savers have revealed that 73 per cent of savers believe they are not being given a fair deal by their provider. more 

• Savings inertia for nostalgic nineties and noughties generation  06/02/2010

  A new report by Standard Life has claimed that people who grew up in the last 20 years are failing to save for their futures because they are too nostalgic. more 

• Cheaper energy bills to be found by shopping around  05/02/2010

  Despite the 7% price cut from British Gas, consumers could save more by shopping around, says Gocompare. more 

• Base rate decision makes it a good time to remortgage, say advisers  05/02/2010

  John Charcol expects to see a rise in remortgaging as the base rate continues to remain at 0.5% more 

• Car insurance claims up for pothole related mishaps  05/02/2010

  AA car insurance claims for pothole damage are up. more 

• Santander fixed rate bond range re-launched  05/02/2010

  Santander has re-launched its fixed rate bond range, offering savers rates of up to 3.90 per cent AER. more 

• 76% say they will not invest in cash while base rate remains at 0.5%  04/02/2010

  Fair Investment Company has found that most investors will not invest in cash while interest rates remain at record lows. more 

• Investment funds to thrive as savings rates remain low  04/02/2010

  IFAs expect investors to move towards riskier assets over the next 12 months, as interest rates remain at record lows. more 

• British Gas 7% price cut makes it cheapest provider  04/02/2010

  British Gas has announced a 7% reduction in its gas prices more 

• Barclays share dealing announces 68% increase in trades  04/02/2010

  The number of share dealing trades at Barclays Stockbrokers increased by more than two thirds last year, in comparison to 2008. more 

• Make sure home insurance covers Valentine's Day gestures  04/02/2010

  Sheila's Wheels home insurance is urging those looking to pop the question to make sure the ring's insured. more 

• Co-operative current account sales up 38%  03/02/2010

  The Co-operative Ban has revealed that current accuont sales in 2009 increased by 38 per cent compared to the previous year. more 

• Child Trust Fund spending cuts criticised  03/02/2010

  George Osborne's plan to cut Child Trust Fund contributions for wealthier families has been criticised by Family Investments. more 

• Santander mortgages on a roll with more rate cuts  03/02/2010

  Santander has launched more new mortgages this week, at 70% LTV. more 

• Investment funds saw record sales in 2009  03/02/2010

  Last year was a record year for investment and ISA sales, the Investment Management Association has revealed. more 

• Car insurance premiums could rise 73% without protected no claims  03/02/2010

  Not protecting a no claims bonus can add 73% to car insurance premiums, moneysupermarket.com has warned. more 

• Savings account interest rate cuts could bring tax relief  02/02/2010

  Savers could fall below their annual tax-free threshold as a result of falling interest rates on savings accounts, Moneynet.co.uk has claimed. more 

• Energy bills up 20% during coldest winter for 30 years  02/02/2010

  Energy bills are set to rise 27% as the UK faces its coldest winter for 30 years, says moneysupermarket.com. more 

• Pet insurance could help 20% of owners who can't afford vet bills  02/02/2010

  20% of pets could be at risk as some owners without pet insurance could not afford the vets bills. more 

• Demand for VCTs predicted to increase by 70%  02/02/2010

  Interest in Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) is set to grow as the end of the financial year draws near, financial experts predict. more 

• Gartmore launches Japan Absolute Return Fund  01/02/2010

  Gartmore has launched its Japan Absolute Return Fund, which aims to achieve a positive absolute return. more 

• Personal loan rates at 9 year high despite record low base rate  01/02/2010

  Unsecured loan rates are at a 9 year high as lenders continue to shy away from risk. more 

• Fixed income investments backed by 66% of IFAs  01/02/2010

  A new survey has revealed that 66 per cent of independent financial advisers are predicting that market conditions for fixed income investments will remain positive this year. more 

• Kwik Fit car insurance offering 28% online discount today  01/02/2010

  Kwik Fit is offering 28% online discount on its car insurance for one day only more 

• HSBC car insurance offering £30 cashback  01/02/2010

  HSBC car insurance is offering £30 cashback for each new policy. more 

• Cofunds reveals record investment sales in 2009  31/01/2010

  Cofunds' investment sales reached a record high last year, increasing by 19 per cent. more 

• Barclays and Lloyds shares continue to dominate at TD Waterhouse  30/01/2010

  Barclays shares has topped the best buys and sells at TD Waterhouse this week as the banking sector continues to perform well. more 

• Music downloads of £1.3billion at risk without home insurance  29/01/2010

  Sainsbury's home insurance has warned digital music downloaders that their collections might be at risk. more 

• Santander mortgage rates cut again  29/01/2010

  Santander has cut the rates on some of its mortgage range for the third consecutive week. more 

• TD Waterhouse E*Trade takeover agreed  29/01/2010

  TD Waterhouse has agreed deal to takover 24,000 active UK investors from share dealing company E*Trade. more 

• Structured product investments 'more attractive' than 12 months ago  29/01/2010

  More than two thrids of IFAs believe structured products are a more attractive investment now compared to a year ago. more 

• Bennetts motorbike insurance offers free winter breakdown cover  28/01/2010

  Bennetts motorbike insurance is offering new customers free winter breakdown cover until Sunday. more 

• Equity release initiative launched to pay for care at home  28/01/2010

  A new equity release plan is being launched to help older homeowners to stay in their homes for longer. more 

• Broadband users wasting money on 'unlimited' packages  28/01/2010

  Broadband users are wasting money by paying for a package that exceeds their requirements. more 

• New ISA limit proves popular with over 50s  28/01/2010

  Over 50s havem,ore than doubled their ISA contributions since October, Virgin Money has claimed.  more 

• Savings up 136% as Brits save for 'rainy day'  27/01/2010

  Birmingham Midshires has revealed that Brits have increased the amount they save in the past year by 136 per cent as more Brits are saving for a 'rainy day'. more 

• Mortgage arrears borrowers guaranteed fair treatment by FSA  27/01/2010

  Borrwers in mortgage arrears will be guaranteed fair treatment by their lenders under the FSA rules. more 

• State pension carries the burden as 18% have no pension  27/01/2010

  Nearly a fifth of people who are planning to retire this year have no pension and will rely heavily on their State Pension to fund their retirement. more 

• Car insurance premiums driven up 19.6% in 2009  27/01/2010

  Average car insurance premiums rose nearly 20% last year. more 

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