Northern Rock: Nationalisation averted?
Just days ago it seemed nationalisation was definitely on the cards for Northern Rock but now a private sector package could rescue the stricken lender at the twelfth hour. 20/01/2008
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Northern Rock - Nationalisation looms closer
Northern Rock’s shareholders meet tomorrow in a last ditch attempt to head off Nationalisation. 14/01/2008
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More economic blues as oil price soars
There’s more bad news for the British economy as the price of oil hit a record high of $100 a barrel last night, before falling back slightly this morning. 03/01/2008
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| Top Mortgage Deals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Rate | Variable Rate | Discounted | Capped | ||
| Product Details | APR | Apply |
| Halifax 2yr 4.89% Fxd LTV 75% Direct Only |
7.10% |  |
| Cheltenham & Gloucester 2yr 4.99% Fixed LTV 75% |
7.20% | |
| Britannia Building Society 2yr 5.44% Fxd LTV 75% Option 3 |
6.80% | |
Investors undeterred by market volatility
Britons are not being deterred from buying stocks and shares by the volatility of the market in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the US. 18/09/2007
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Booming economy does not translate to life quality
We may have the fifth-biggest economy world and be a key player on the international stage, but according to an acclaimed international study, the quality of life enjoyed in Britain is rather mediocre. 10/09/2007
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Ethical investors rewarded
Believe it or not it is possible to invest with a conscience and reap the rewards. 29/08/2007
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Recession, Black Wednesday, Interest Rates and all that
The current coverage of the economy is full of references to Recession, Black Wednesday, the 1990’s and of course interest rates. They are all linked, but how and why? 10/02/2008
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