Halifax confirms further hou...

January 12, 2011

New figures from the Halifax show further drops in UK house prices at the end of last year, whilepredicting “limited movement” in 2011. The lender’s latest House Price Index reports...

Employees put in 149 days ha...

January 12, 2011

Employees will have to work 149 days this year just to pay their taxes – three days longer than last year.  ‘Tax Freedom Day’ is May 30 – after that any money earned belon...

Banks pay loyal customers mi...

January 12, 2011

Millions of savers are picking up stingy returns for savings in their bank accounts when they could easily switch and earn up to an extra £322 a year, according to consumer group Which?  Al...

Bank rate unlikely to change...

January 12, 2011

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee MPC) meets this week – but despite concernsover inflation, analysts say a rate increase is unlikely. With UK inflation currently riding high...