The basic state pension is to rise by £3 a week on the back of the highest inflation rate for six years
This Is Money: UK ‘failing Over White-collar Fraud’
The FSA today admitted Britain’s attempts to convict white-collar fraudsters through the criminal courts are failing
This Is Money: Postmasters March On Westminster
Thousands of postmasters will demand urgent action from the Government today to safeguard the country’s post offices
This Is Money: Top Bosses’ Pay Soars
Top bosses’ pay rose by 43% last year, with the chief executives of the UK’s 100 largest listed companies earning an average of £2.9m
This Is Money: Card Applications ‘dent’ Credit Ratings
Credit card customers could risk damaging their credit ratings by applying for the best deals on the market
This Is Money: A Battle For Hearts And Minds
Today more than 3,000 sub-postmasters will descend on Westminster to present Tony Blair with a petition signed by almost 4m post office supporters
Scotsman: Advisers: Pensions No Longer The Deal Breakers
WITH pension deficits now appearing on the balance sheet and treated as an unsecured creditor, final salary pension schemes are considered a core part of a business.
Scotsman: Individual Investors Are Spreading Their Wings
SCOTLAND’S angel investors are flying high. Growing numbers of high net-worth individuals are investing risk capital directly into early-stage businesses, encouraged by generous tax breaks and the promise of attractive returns.
Money Links For 17th Oct 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 17th Oct 2006.
Motley Fool: Five Money-Saving Tips From Your Dentist
If your dentist was to retire and settle for the easy life as a Foolish personal finance writer (don’t tell my editor I said that) he might write five money-saving tips like this: