Low-paid less likely in scheme
Last Updated : May 2009
Workers on low earnings are far less likely to belong to a company pension scheme than higher-paid employees, official figures have showed
BSKyB's £160m for Virgin channels
Last Updated : May 2009
Broadcaster BSkyB is in pole position to land a package of seven digital channels from rival Virgin Media after tabling a huge bid, it has been reported
Blacks in red amid boardwear woe
Last Updated : May 2009
Blacks Leisure has swung into the red after problems at its boardwear arm offset steady trading from its camping and outdoor clothing shops
Moss Bros sees sales improvement
Last Updated : May 2009
Menswear chain Moss Bros said sales are showing an improved trend after a surge in demand for business suits in the face of job uncertainty
Jeweller pleased with steady sales
Last Updated : May 2009
The owner of luxury jewellers Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland said it had increased market share following a steady sales performance in the first quarter of its financial year
Government to help axed HP workers
Last Updated : May 2009
Work is due to begin 'immediately' to help the hundreds of people losing their jobs at computer firm Hewlett-Packard's factory in Scotland, it has been pledged
New ad rules may benefit ITV
Last Updated : May 2009
Broadcaster ITV could gain some breathing space from rules designed to protect advertisers from its dominant position, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said
House prices go up by 1.2% in month
Last Updated : May 2009
House prices rose by 1.2% during May as buyers continued to return to the market, figures have shown
Take control of your finances
Last Updated : May 2009
It's around this time of year that talk turns to financial hangovers, feeling the pinch and getting a financial workout
Fiat pull-out threatens Opel deal
Last Updated : May 2009
A top-level meeting on a rescue plan for car maker Opel is in jeopardy after Italy's Fiat, one of two remaining bidders for the General Motors unit, said it would not attend in a dispute over...
Low consumption hits Severn profits
Last Updated : May 2009
Utility firm Severn Trent said rising bad debts and lower water usage among cash-conscious customers had dented annual profits
Weak dollar tempts FTSE investors
Last Updated : May 2009
Commodity stocks buoyed the FTSE 100 Index as investors took cheer from more positive signs for the global economy
Vehicles scam costs consumers £3m
Last Updated : May 2009
A scam that promises vehicle sellers a match with a buyer is costing the UK consumer an estimated £3 million a year, a report has said
FTSE climbs as commodities shine
Last Updated : May 2009
Commodity stocks led the London market higher as the FTSE 100 Index looked to finish the week on a positive note
Guarantee a return for your savings
Last Updated : May 2009
Money news, advice and predictions for savers and spenders. This week: index-linked savings and travel insurance
Swinney visits firm amid job cuts
Last Updated : May 2009
Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney is visiting computer firm Hewlett-Packard's base in the wake of huge job cuts at its manufacturing plant
Rental market 'may bottom out'
Last Updated : May 2009
The rental market showed signs of stabilising in May with average rents remaining unchanged for the first time in nine months, research has shown
Recession causing more family rows
Last Updated : May 2009
One in four families in the UK is arguing more because of the recession, new figures have suggested
Bank and mining stocks lift FTSE
Last Updated : May 2009
The London market looked set to end an uncertain week on the front foot, helped by a rally for banking and mining stocks
Mixed views on trade prospects
Last Updated : May 2009
Businesses are becoming more optimistic over trading prospects, but few plan to recruit as the recession continues to batter corporate Britain, a survey has revealed
Unions urge clampdown on 'pubcos'
Last Updated : May 2009
A leading union has attacked pub investment groups known as pubcos after claiming they have a profit margin far greater than that of leading supermarket chains
Stocks rise as commodities gain
Last Updated : May 2009
Stocks have risen in the US as investors found fresh reasons to bet on an economic rebound
Fiat pulls out of Opel talks
Last Updated : May 2009
Fiat has pulled out of talks with the German government over its bid for car maker Opel, saying that Berlin's demands on the deal are 'unreasonable'.
Wall Street fails to boost Footsie
Last Updated : May 2009
The FTSE 100 Index was stuck in the red as investor nerves continued to weigh on sentiment
Booker profits lifted by catering
Last Updated : May 2009
Cash-and-carry chain Booker has said new-look branches and a drive into the catering market helped it deliver a 30% rise in annual profits
Fashion house Lacroix comes undone
Last Updated : May 2009
French fashion house Christian Lacroix has begun insolvency proceedings after falling victim to the global recession
Hundreds of Hewlett-Packard jobs go
Last Updated : May 2009
Hundreds of jobs are to be axed after it was confirmed that Hewlett-Packard is to cease manufacturing at a computer plant in Scotland
ISA sales hit three-year high
Last Updated : May 2009
Sales of investment fund ISAs hit a three-year high during April as people were tempted to put money back into the market, research has revealed
Middle income earners 'neglected'
Last Updated : May 2009
Workers on 'middle' incomes have lost out sharply compared with better-off professionals and now fear losing their jobs and homes, a new report has warned
Sports Direct sells JJB stake
Last Updated : May 2009
Mike Ashley's Sports Direct International has offloaded its 4.8% directly-owned stake in struggling rival JJB Sports
Opec production targets unchanged
Last Updated : May 2009
Oil producers have decided to leave production targets unchanged as the price of crude remained at six-month highs
UK retail sales fall
Last Updated : May 2009
Retail sales fell in the year to May as the previous month's slight gains proved an Easter 'blip', the CBI has said.
GM decline depresses FTSE
Last Updated : May 2009
Financial stocks were among share losers on the FTSE 100 Index as investor nerves returned to drag the marker lower
Co-op mortgage sparks revival hopes
Last Updated : May 2009
The Co-operative Bank has launched a best buy tracker mortgage in a further sign that competition is returning to the market
Annuity sales set to hit new record
Last Updated : May 2009
Sales of annuities that reflect people's health or lifestyle are expected to reach a new record this year, a consultancy firm has said
Tate & Lyle 18 per cent profit fall
Last Updated : May 2009
Sugar and ingredients group Tate & Lyle has warned over uncertain prospects as it unveiled an 18% fall in underlying profits
Hogg Robinson reports profits slide
Last Updated : May 2009
Business travel group Hogg Robinson has hailed its 'resilience' amid the recession as it said efforts to help firms cut costs on corporate trips had limited a slide in profits
United beats profit forecast
Last Updated : May 2009
United Utilities said it has beaten leakage targets for the third year in a row as it posted higher than expected annual profits
Pub chain boosted by food offers
Last Updated : May 2009
Pub group Young & Co's said food promotions have helped attract consumers to its sites as it seeks to offset the impact of falling spending by recession-hit Britons
Tough tests for struggling banks
Last Updated : May 2009
The health of UK banks is being tested against their ability to withstand the worst recession since the Second World War, the City watchdog has said
Wolseley braced for tough times
Last Updated : May 2009
Heating and plumbing giant Wolseley has warned 'extremely challenging' conditions are set to linger until early next year as profits tumbled by nearly 90%
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Last Updated : Thursday, 28 May 2009, 16:40 GMT
ASK Get two main meals for the price of one at ASK restaurants, from Sunday to Thursday. The cheapest course is free. The voucher can’t be used with the set menu and only one voucher can be used per...
Bank's offshore arm in liquidation
Last Updated : May 2009
The offshore arm of an Icelandic bank has been put into liquidation, paving the way for compensation payouts for savers
Mortgage lending at eight-year low
Last Updated : May 2009
Mortgage lending slumped to an eight-year low during April but there are further signs that activity in the housing market has stabilised
Workers saving less into pensions
Last Updated : May 2009
Consumers are shunning pensions in the face of investment volatility and the current economic uncertainty, figures show
Pound pushes through 1.60 USD mark
Last Updated : May 2009
Travellers to the US were given a boost as the pound pushed through the 1.60 dollar mark for the first time in seven months
Make money from the elections
Last Updated : Thursday, 28 May 2009, 14:55 GMT
Are you short of cash and free on June 4th? You can make quick and easy money from being a poll clerk in the European elections. Polling stations have to be fully staffed and you can earn up to £250...
Millionaires return to 2003 levels
Last Updated : May 2009
The number of millionaires in the UK has returned to 2003 levels due to the slump in property and share prices, a report has revealed
Slumping bond prices hit US stocks
Last Updated : May 2009
The US stock market put its rally back on hold as investors grew worried about rising borrowing costs
GM decline drags down FTSE
Last Updated : May 2009
A mood of caution returned to the London market after the FTSE 100 Index followed Wall Street lower in the first hour of trading
Plan to restore economic stability
Last Updated : May 2009
Plans for Europe-wide supervision of banks and financial bodies will not threaten 'day-to-day' national control, the president of the European Commission has insisted
B&Q to offer home furniture range
Last Updated : May 2009
DIY chain B&Q is taking on the home furnishing sector with plans to offer sofas and chairs for the first time, the group has announced
Oil prices hit new high
Last Updated : May 2009
Oil prices rose to a new six-month high ahead of the meeting of the Opec oil cartel in Vienna
FTSE struggles despite good signs
Last Updated : May 2009
The FTSE 100 Index has struggled to make headway in spite of a raft of broker upgrades and signs of life in the DIY sector
Revival hopes boost ITV shares
Last Updated : May 2009
ITV shares have climbed after an analysis of the media sector reversed previous dire predictions for television advertising
Shell confirms major restructuring
Last Updated : May 2009
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has confirmed a major restructuring and boardroom overhaul in a move affecting about 24,000 staff
Topps sees sales decline slow
Last Updated : May 2009
Embattled tile and flooring chain Topps Tiles has reported plunging half-year profits, but offered cheer as recent sales showed signs of improvement
Faster Payments Service growing
Last Updated : May 2009
The Faster Payments Service has processed more than 180 million payments worth just under £70 billion since it was first launched a year ago
More money sector complaints upheld
Last Updated : May 2009
The number of complaints being upheld against financial services firms has soared during the past year, figures have shown
Supermarkets offer record discounts
Last Updated : May 2009
Supermarkets are luring customers with record levels of discounting as shoppers plan to keep their budgets squeezed even after the recession, according to new figures
