BANKS and building societies have warned that the burden of bad loans is set to soar in the new year as borrowers struggle to meet debts made worse over the Christmas period.
Month: January 2007
This Is Money: Small-cap Share Tips: Sturdy ACM
Our small caps experts reveal the Aim stocks that are set to fly or dive. This week’s report includes ACM and Worthington Nicholls
This Is Money: Pay Deals On The Up
Rising inflation is putting upward pressure on pay deals this month, with settlements averaging 4%, according to a new report today
This Is Money: BT Launches Wi-fi Mobile
BT launched an assault on its mobile phone competitors today while the launch of the long-awaited Apple iPhone is predicted to be imminent
This Is Money: Record Christmas For M&S
Marks & Spencer is poised to unveil its best-ever Christmas trading figures on Tuesday in a further boost for investors after shares hit record highs last week
This Is Money: Councils Want Pay-as-you-throw
Families should be forced to pay for having their rubbish collected, town halls declared yesterday but oppponents have said it will fail to cut bills
This Is Money: New Tax ‘to Hit Home Improvements’
Homeowners will receive higher council tax bills every time they improve their house under a Government proposal
This Is Money: £5 Fine For A Late Gas Payment
Millions of British Gas customers will be hit with unprecedented £5 fines if they fail to pay their bills on time, it was revealed yesterday
Scotsman: Bank Customers Warned Of Charges
BANK customers are being warned of high charges if they fail to watch changes to their overdraft terms.
Scotsman: Before Long, We’ll Be Insuring Our Insurance
SCOTS’ obsession with paying out on premiums is dimming our judgment