There are four interesting stories to do with the recession today, concerning Marks and Spencer, Barclays, UK Car Sales and sub-prime lender Cattles.
Month: January 2009
Cheap Netbooks From M&S & Next?
Reports from CES in Las Vegas suggest that highstreet retailers M&S and Next will be selling cheap netbooks from makers Asus and Elonex.
R.I.P. Woolworths
So, as of this evening, Woolworths is no more – all of its stores have finally shut.
Personal Finance Software For Linux
Linux users have been a little left out when it comes to personal finance software, but things are starting to change, and TechRadar has an extremely in-depth look at 6 of the best packages available.
Planning Your Financial Year Ahead
If you haven’t made any resolutions this New Year, here’s a couple of ideas to help you through the coming year, which if last year was anything to go by could, financially, be very tricky for many.
Recession Watch: Wedgwood In Administration, Adams Closes Stores
China maker Waterford Wedgwood has succumbed to its massive debts and has finally gone into administration today.
Remaining Woolies Stores Get 1 Day Reprieve
Those Woolworths stores that are still open are to get an extra day of trading following a decision by the Woolies administrators.