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Tax rise hits top properties

The top end of the property market could suffer as a result of new tax rules laid out in the pre-Budget report

Commission taken out of advice equation

Proposals on the investment advice process were unveiled by the Financial Services Authority this week.

Investors in New Star funds should not panic

Investors with money in funds managed by New Star Asset Management will be protected as assets held in unit trusts and open-ended investment companies will be ring-fenced from the company.

London Scottish files for administration

Ernst & Young appointed after the bank failed to make up a shortfall in its capital ratios or secure a takeover

Funds slash fees to pull in cash

Funds of hedge funds are trying to manage liquidity by reducing their fees in the hope of staunching the flood of withdrawals and encouraging new investment (PDF)

Tesco takes the fight to discount retailers

The supermarket group appeared to be winning the battle with discount retailers like Lidl and Aldi as it reported third quarter results that beat consensus forecasts and sent the shares higher in early trade

Record numbers buying online as shoppers shun the high street

Britain has witnessed record levels of online shopping this week but customers are still shunning the high street according to the latest sales figures.

RBS plans to 'proactively' refund unauthorized overdraft charges

RBS is planning to 'proactively' refund unauthorized overdraft charges if it loses a crucial high court test case leaked documents have revealed.

Banks should cut red tape on loans to make business life easier

The hottest savings deals

Providers have just passed on the previous 1.50pc rate cut but the odds are on a further cut on Thursday.

Small firms wrestle with VAT cut nightmare

Small businesses are struggling to come to terms with the temporary cut in the VAT rate after working overtime to bring price lists displays and their accounts into line to meet the new 15pc rate.

Overdraft charges: RBS prepares ground for 'proactive' refunds

Royal Bank of Scotland will "proactively" refund unauthorised overdraft charges if it loses the current High Court test case.

Government risks making mortgage crisis worse say lenders

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has attacked the Government for failing to deal with the mortgage crisis.

Couple who win £7.6million on lottery say they will carry on running garage

A couple who scooped £7.6million on the National Lottery say they will continue running their car repairs garage despite their win.

Christmas gifts that will keep on giving

A financial present is practical - and lasts beyond Christmas.

Buytolet: Better safetyconscious than sorry

Ignoring rental regulations could put landlords in serious trouble.

News Headlines

The rise of the £2,500 mortgage fee

Homebuyers are being hit by soaring charges for mortgages which have nearly doubled in just three years - making it harder to compare the cost of loans

Sellers may yet pay up for home surveys

Homeowners could be forced to pay for expensive surveys when they sell, despite an earlier climbdown by Ministers on controversial new rules

Postman Pat to deliver in US

Global media group Entertainment Rights today announced a deal that will see children's favourite Postman Pat aired on US network TV

Barclays to pay for going Dutch

The threat of legal action against ABN Amro by its shareholders is increasing the risk that Barclays will overpay to seal an £80bn merger

Whitbread's property plot to beat raiders

Speculation is mounting that Whitbread is preparing to overhaul its property portfolio to unlock value and beef up its bid defences

Iberia takeover bid stalls

Private equity firm Texas Pacific is running the rule over Spanish airline Iberia, but could be put-off by the high price

In debt but need a credit card

I'm nearing the completion of my IVA but my new employer says I need a credit card to fund work spending. What can I do?

Does the pension fix add up?

The extra £6bn in the Budget for wind-up victims has been welcomed, but it seems the promise is not all it was cracked up to be

Private equity giant gobbles up La Tasca

Spanish themed restaurant chain La Tasca today agreed a £96m offer from Cafe Rouge-owner Tragus

Gordon's neutral last hurrah

True to form Gordon Brown delivered a classic give and take Budget, says Financial Mail economics editor Dan Atkinson

Credit card charges and debt plans

I'm on a debt management plan but want to reclaim my credit card charges. Is this possible without impacting on the plan?

Lost shares worth £3,600

I recently found an old certificate for 1,000 British Leyland shares bought in 1974. Are these shares worth anything?

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