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What will happen to inflation
15/11/2011
With the spotlight well and truly on inflation, we take a look at the latest events that will have an impact on its future and consider what this might mean for savers. more 
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Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan
15/11/2011
Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at one particular solution that is proving popular with both savers and investors alike. more
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Over £250 billion of UK Mortgages not covered by life insurance
09/11/2011
A large number of people in the UK have taken out a mortgage in order to get their feet firmly on the property ladder, but a new study has shown that a substantial amount of these people do not have their mortgage payments covered by a life insurance policy. more
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Junior ISAs launch today
01/11/2011
Today marks the launch of the government’s latest initiative to help family members and friends save for a child’s future with a Junior ISA. With the financial pressures on the young growing year by year, we guide you through this important and valuable tax break. more
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How do you invest in the FTSE
01/11/2011
For UK investors, the FTSE 100 is often the first port of call when considering their investment options. However, the combination of continued spikes in volatility and the number of different ways one can invest means that the method used to gain exposure to the stockmarket is an important one. more
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104% increase in buy to let mortgage deals over the last three years
27/10/2011
New statistics released by Defaqto have revealed that the amount of buy to let mortgage deals on the market has risen by 104% since 2008. more
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Cash ISA limit set to rise to £5,640
20/10/2011
The annual allowance for a cash ISA will rise from £5,340 to £5,640 next year. The full amount that can be invested into a stocks and shares ISA will rise to £11,280. more
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Investors look to share dealing for income boost
20/10/2011
Halifax share dealing has found that more investors are using the service to increase their regualr income. more
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Sainsbury’s Life Insurance rewards new customers with double Nectar points
19/10/2011
Sainsbury's Life Insurance is giving all new customers double Nectar card points, which could be worth one week's free shopping a year. more
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Structured Deposits Laid Bare
18/10/2011
Structured deposits are enjoying a surge in popularity, but as a relatively new type of product and due to the wide choice available, they can sometimes be misunderstood. more
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Alternatives to Fixed Rate Bonds
18/10/2011
The side effects of persistently low interest rates combined with inflation at records levels is beginning to have a painful impact with the UK saver and as a result, has brought into the spotlight the need to find viable alternatives. more
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Junior ISAs allow children to invest up to £3600 tax free
14/10/2011
The junior ISA will be introduced from the 1st of November 2011, allowing parents to invest up to £3600 tax free per child up until their 18th birthday. However unlike its predecessor, the Child Trust Fund, there will be no incentives or contributions from the government. more
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HSBC to make £350 million available for first time buyer mortgages
14/10/2011
There has been a longstanding war of words between the UK’s financial institutions and various government ministers over the amount of money that is being set aside for first time buyer mortgages and small businesses. The banks have consistently claimed that lending figures show they have a determination to lend while ministers have demanded further action. more
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UK Banks to make switching current accounts easier
06/10/2011
As of September 2013, banking authorities have announced a new system that will make moving current accounts considerably easier for customers. Using newer, more streamlined procedures, customers will be able to switch providers in as little as seven days. more
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Shopping around for an annuity to be made easier - ABI
06/10/2011
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a new initiative that is designed to make it easier for people reaching the age of retirement to shop around for an annuity to ensure that they will receive the best possible retirement income. more
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Where next for the FTSE
04/10/2011
The FTSE once again fell below the 5,000 mark during trading today and there are more worrying signs ahead. more
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Market round up
04/10/2011
The current economic conditions can make it difficult to keep up to date with which products are competitive. Here we offer you some help by taking a look at the range of current solutions available for both savers and investors. more
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Unum the second insurer to advertise income protection on Downton Abbey TV breaks
03/10/2011
Unum have followed Aviva in revealing a new income protection advertising campaign that will be shown during the breaks of popular ITV Sunday evening programme, Downton Abbey. more
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1.1 million dogs home alone while owners go to work
03/10/2011
New research from Churchill Pet Insurance has revealed that more than 1.1 million dog owners leave their pets shut indoors, sometimes for hours on end when they go out. According the research, 83% of dogs are left alone in the kitchen when their owners are away at work. more
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1.5 million UK households have inadequate life insurance for mortgage
28/09/2011
According to a recent survey correlated by comparison site Gocompare, only a quarter of adults in the UK are equipped with adequate life cover and savings to clear their mortgage debt in the case of their death. more
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Understanding Kick Out Plans
20/09/2011
With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take a look at one of the more popular solutions for investors and get an insight as to why these are rapidly becoming a competitive alternative for savers. more
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Time to face the truth
20/09/2011
With the news earlier this month of interest rates remaining at 0.5%, quickly followed by an increase in both measures of inflation, we take a look at the real impact this is having and what action can be taken. more
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Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan
20/09/2011
Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at one particular solution that is proving popular with both savers and investors alike. more
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Mortgage deposits now average over £65,000
20/09/2011
A study by financial services provider First Direct has revealed how tough it has become to buy a house in the past twenty years, citing severe discrepancies between the rise in the price of properties and deposits and that of salaries. more
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AVIVA to focus on Income Protection in adverts during Downton Abbey commercial breaks
15/09/2011
AVIVA to raise awareness of the consequences of being underinsured if you become seriously ill or are involved in a serious accident through a new TV advert campaign to be run during the commercial breaks of ITV's Downton Abbey more
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A third of drivers in some parts of UK have no car insurance
13/09/2011
Car insurance is a legal requirement in the UK however, a survey has indentified that a third of motorists in parts of Britain are driving without any insurance more
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Landlord insurance may not be adequate for student tenants
13/09/2011
While it can be a lucrative venture for landlords to provide students with accommodation, Swinton Commercial has urged landlords to ensure that they are properly protected by the right landlord insurance policies. more
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£2billion drop in pension contributions as people cut back on saving
08/09/2011
The UK is heading for a potentially catastrophic retirement crisis, if figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) are to be believed. more
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AA reveal top 10 causes for car breakdown
08/09/2011
The AA recently released information that reveals the main causes for car breakdowns throughout summer 2011. more
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NS&I closes index-linked savings certificates
07/09/2011
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) announced today that is has withdrawn its Savings Certificates from general sale. Head of savings and investments at Fair Investment Company, Oliver Roylance-Smith, considers the current economic environment and the various options available. more
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The Income Challenge
06/09/2011
The current economic environment for those seeking income from their capital is one of the most challenging even seen. We take a look at the current options available as well as some of the more popular solutions. more
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British middle aged bottom of the world health ladder - BUPA
06/09/2011
BUPA, the UK private health company has released the findings of its 2011 Health Pulse survey, and the results make uneasy reading for middle aged people in the UK. more
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Gold jewellery thefts cause rise in home insurance claims
02/09/2011
The recent rises in the price of gold are one of the contributing reasons being blamed for an increase in home insurance claims for theft. more
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£1.9 billion paid out in life insurance and critical illness claim pay outs in 2010
01/09/2011
Research from the ABI (Association of British Insurers) has shown that £1.9bn was paid out by life insurance companies to customers who made life insurance and critical illness insurance claims last year. more
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FTSE continues to misbehave - August's rollercoaster
23/08/2011
With the FSTE continuing to misbehave, the persistent market turmoil provides a real headache for investors. We take a look at the rollercoaster ride that has been August and what options to consider in these volatile times. more
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Worrying times for savers as inflation continues to rise
23/08/2011
These are worrying times for savers as the UK consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to 4.4% in July. We take a look at the contributing factors and the real impact this is having on savers. more
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New look for Fairinvestment.co.uk
23/08/2011
We are constantly looking at ways to make it easier for you to find and compare your investment and savings options. In recent weeks we have been updating our website to do just that by providing helpful content so that you can understand more clearly exactly what options are available. more
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5.2 million Car Drivers passed through a red light last month
22/08/2011
A recent survey on motorists has revealed that drivers are running red lights at a shocking rate of 278 per minute. more
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New technology can lower young driver car insurance premiums
19/08/2011
Things have never been great for young drivers looking to get affordable car insurance, but figures have now emerged that show it is getting far worse. According to AA Insurance, the average premium for drivers aged between 17 and 22 has increased by around 80% in the last two years.
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Investment Focus: What to do in these volatile times
09/08/2011
The current economic environment is one of the most challenging in history for both savers and investors alike. With such a challenging economic landscape, we take a look at some of the options to consider. more
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FTSE falls below 5,000 as volatility continues
09/08/2011
The FTSE fell below 5,000 today taking the continued decline into its seventh day and dropping below this critical barrier for the first time since early July 2010. more
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FTSE plunges as economic indicators slump
05/08/2011
The FTSE 100 plunged below the 5,400 mark yesterday amid escalating concerns over the eurozone debt crisis and the strength of the global economic recovery on both sides of the Atlantic. more
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Interest rate status quo
05/08/2011
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted again today to maintain interest rates at 0.5% on the back of worsening economic factors more
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Investment Focus: Standard Life Global Absolute Return Strategies
29/07/2011
Volatile markets have been an overriding investment theme in recent years, putting absolute return funds in the spotlight. We asked Tam McVie, investment director, absolute return funds at Standard Life Investments for an insight into the company’s Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund. more
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Weak economy could delay interest rate hike
25/07/2011
Expectations of an increase in the official interest rate, or Bank Rate, from its 0.50 per cent level were pushed back last week. more
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Younger people show signs of savings apathy
25/07/2011
Younger people know less about their savings than other age groups, new research by HSBC has shown. more
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Markets boosted by eurozone deal
22/07/2011
Despite warnings that it may not be enough in the long term, a new deal to prop up Greece and prevent problems spreading to other countries has boosted markets. more
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Better rates on charity and business savings
20/07/2011
James Caldwell, director at Fair Investment Company, talks about finding better rates on savings accounts for charities and businesses. more
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Market volatility as eurozone crisis continues
19/07/2011
Continued uncertainty about Greece and the exposure of banks to the eurozone crisis have created ongoing market uncertainty. more
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Fidelity’s China Special Situations suffers losses
15/07/2011
Antony Bolton’s China Special Situations investment trust has suffered losses from companies hit by fraud allegations and has seen the share price of his closed-ended fund fall in the first half of 2011. more