A year of frenetic takeover activity has helping the FTSE 100 Index to rise by 10%. Here are some of the highlights from a rollercoaster few months
Month: December 2006
This Is Money: Shares Pip Property In 2006
The stock market just shaded residential property in 2006, but it was an excellent year for both asset classes
Money Links For 29th Dec 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 29th Dec 2006.
This Is Money: Massive Rail Fare Rises Slammed
A chief passenger watchdog has launched a stinging attack today on massive public transport fare increases.
Scotsman: Report Points To £440bn Pension Assets Black Hole
THE gap between the amount of money pledged in pensions and the actual value of existing assets totals £440 billion, the Pensions Regulator has revealed.
This Is Money: Mortgage Lending Hits New Record
Mortgage lending by banks hit record levels in November but consumer credit remained subdued, new figures today indicated
MoneyExpert: Low Start Mortgage Launched
Homeowners who are looking for lower mortgage payments may benefit from a new product launched by Lloyds TSB.
MoneyExpert: Britons Give “generously” Via Credit Cards
The amount given to charities via debit and credit cards has been consistently higher since 2004, it has emerged.
This Is Money: Little Chef On Brink As Bid Fails
The Little Chef roadside restaurants chain was today on the brink of collapse and expected to call in the administrators
This Is Money: Householders Face 4% Hike In Council Tax
Homeowners face council tax rises of more than 4% in April because of an increasing reliance on private sector contracts