TO STEAL a phrase from Dad’s Army, we’re all doomed… well, given some of the figures released on debt this week you might be starting to think so.
Tag: Business
Scotsman: Age Discrimination Leaves Pension Schemes In The Dark
TOMORROW sees the introduction of tough new laws banning age discrimination at work, a move designed to benefit both the young and the old.
Scotsman: Cheque Out Your Payments
PEOPLE who still write cheques, made payable only to a bank or building society, may have them declined by their lender from today.
Scotsman: Hermon’s Changes Take Henderson On To Safer Territory
SINCE the 1990s, the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust has changed radically to adapt to the changing economy.
Scotsman: Consultation On Change A Must
SUCCESS in capping future pension costs can transform a company into a gold mine but, conversely, getting it wrong could cost employers dearly.
Scotsman: Higher LTVs Reduce The Deposit Burden
SOME good news emerged for home buyers this week with the finding that borrowers no longer have to scrape together such big deposits to obtain a mortgage.
Scotsman: Post Office Makes Its Credit Card Commission-free And Extends 0% Period
SHOPPERS using a Post Office credit card abroad will no longer be charged commission, as part of a move by the group to give customers a better deal.
This Is Money: The Apprentice Splits With Sir Alan
Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry is quitting Sir Alan Sugar’s company to set up her own business consultancyGUIDES: Your employment rights
Scotsman: Safeguard Plea For Pensions
THE new chief executive of Britain’s most powerful pensions body was today set to call on the Government to introduce a “kitemark” system to help protect workers’ pension benefits.
This Is Money: Firms Breaking Rules On Age
Many businesses have not changed practices that will be outlawed by ‘confusing’ new anti-age discrimination laws that come into effect this weekend