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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

UK property won't catch US cold, says King

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King today said he did not expect the UK housing market to crash despite the crisis in the US

Should you choose a self-select Isa?

Self-select Isas give you more control over your investments, but you will pay for the privilege. We round up what it may cost you

Friends chiefs clash over growth

A major split over the future strategy of the business has emerged at FTSE 100 life insurer Friends Provident

Ronson warns of property reverse

Property development boss Gerald Ronson has warned that the commercial property market could be heading for a correction

King attacked for confusing rates strategy

Mervyn King is under renewed fire for 'baffling' the City over interest-rates policy

Sports Direct boss takes Adidas stake

Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has taken a stake in Adidas, and is reportedly steering his company towards the acquisition of rival retailer M and M

Daily Mail share tips: Uniq & AZ

Read the Daily Mail City team's analysis of the prospects for two company's shares. This week: Uniq and AstraZeneca

Emap warns of tough year

Emap told investors that they should not expect any great recovery in the coming year, after it issued a profits warning last month

Troubled Cairn takes a dive into the red

Cairn Energy, the one-time soaraway FTSE 100 star and darling of the independent oil exploration sector, came back to earth with a bump today

Hedging your bets

The City watchdog has given the green light to a cheaper way to put money into hedge funds. But are they a good investment?

Rates take toll on house prices

The housing market cooled this month after recent rises in interest rates put off potential buyers, new figures from Nationwide indicate

Skoda voted Britain's best car

Japanese cars have been knocked off their perch as British motorist's favourite model by the model that used to be a joke

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