Food firms are cutting the size of their products but charging customers the same price, according to Which?
This Is Money: Businesses Braced For Rates Vote
Borrowers and businesses were nervous ahead of today’s Bank of England interest rates decision
This Is Money: Pay-as-you-go Bin Tax On The Way
Pay-as-you-throw schemes in which families will be charged for the amount of rubbish they produce are to be brought in nationwide
This Is Money: Tesco Hit By Security Flaw
A ‘security loophole’ at Tesco self-service tills has allowed thieves to fleece consumers of thousands of pounds, Which? warned today
Scotsman: Scottish House Price Inflation Ahead Of UK At 14.5%
HOUSE prices in Scotland have jumped 14.5 per cent in the past 12 months, a bigger increase than south of the Border, according to the September Halifax House Price Index.
Money Links For 4th Oct 2006
Links to other interesting money articles on 4th Oct 2006.
Motley Fool: Five Lessons From Playing Poker
We play games because they can teach us things about real life. For example, by playing Monopoly you can learn a bit about property investment, even if it is impossible, in real life, to own the whole of Mayfair, Park Lane or Regent Street.
Motley Fool: Learning From The Poker Fiasco
My colleague Maynard Paton and I had a fallout over the collapse of the online poker sector this week. I said that risky Internet poker companies should never have been allowed to float on the London market. I also believed that bankers who brought companies such as PartyGaming (LSE: PRTY) and 888 Holdings (LSE: 888) to market should have done more to protect unsuspecting private investors. But Maynard reckons that stock market investors should always be allowed to make their own choices.
Motley Fool: How Much Are Insurers Ripping Us Off?
In Fine Times Are Here To Stay, I wrote about financial watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA) fining a number of firms for mis-selling products and treating their customers unfairly.
Motley Fool: Two High Interest Alternatives
Despite the recent rise in interest rates, the table-topping savings accounts haven’t been jumbled around much. This isn’t good as lack of competition means no pressure for banks to provide a better service. So, if you’re looking for alternatives to top savings accounts such as those from Birmingham Midshires, ICICI Bank or Alliance & Leicester, here are some ideas.