Jump racing has become big business, with hundreds of millions of pounds of investment creating thousands of jobs
Month: October 2006
This Is Money: Taxman Targets Elton
Legendary spender Sir Elton John is successfully touring America – but the taxman is not far behind his finances
This Is Money: Bailiffs Risk Losing Huge Courts Deal
One of the country’s biggest firms of bailiffs could lose a lucrative Government contract if a report produces evidence of malpractice
This Is Money: Murdoch Faces Fight With BSkyB Investors
BSkyB will report a slow start to its financial year at this week’s annual meeting
This Is Money: ITV Plans Bid For Media Firm SMG
ITV is weighing up an offer for troubled media group SMG, which owns Virgin Radio as well as the commercial television franchise for Scotland
This Is Money: Secret Green Tax Blitz
Secret plans for a multi-billion-pound package of stealth taxes on fuel, cars, air travel and consumer goods have been drawn up
Scotsman: Buying Tips
Which? says Payment Protection Insurance should not be taken out with mortgage, loan or credit card plans, as cheaper debt protection is available elsewhere.
Scotsman: Policy Of Caution Pays Off
SARAH Nichols took out an income protection policy on the advice of her sister and was extremely glad to have done so after an injury at work left her unable to work for three years.
Scotsman: Christmas Comes Early For Shops Cashing In On Nativity
SO NOVEMBER is about to begin, and the countdown to Christmas will be under way in earnest. We are set to embark on one of the strangest rituals known to man: an orgy of spending on overpriced rubbish that no one wants.
Scotsman: Investors Aim For Smaller Firms To Minimise Inheritance Tax Payments
AS A means of mitigating inheritance tax while retaining control over their estate, investors are taking an increasing interest in the Alternative Investment Market.