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Fruit Shoot Recall Hits Britvic Hard

Fruit Shoot Recall Hits Britvic Hard

Drinks manufacturer Britvic was already headed for a tough year, but the recall of some of their products is predicted to lead to an even heavier loss for the company.

Billabong takes the water

Billabong takes the water

Billabong is popular for its range of surfwear and beach equipment.

May’s Mortgage Lending Rebounds After Slow April

May’s Mortgage Lending Rebounds After Slow April

In the last few months, mortgage lending really has been through some highs and lows – which is expected to continue through the rest of the year.

Ford: 24-hour strike

Ford: 24-hour strike

Sites at Dagenham in Essex, Bridgend in South Wales, Halewood on Merseyside and Southampton will be affected by a strike today 18th June 2012.

Withdraw Money from ATMs Without a Bank Card

Withdraw Money from ATMs Without a Bank Card

The latest news is that people will be able to withdraw money from ATMs without using a bank card

Contactless Payment Purchase Limit Set to Rise

Contactless Payment Purchase Limit Set to Rise

The price limit on purchases made with Contactless Payment is set to rise from £15 to £20 this Friday.

History repeating

History repeating

Each year and season we can see the same (un)happy people trying to get what they want by protesting.

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The Ombudsman – Complaints rise in 2011-2012

As the recession double dips, complaints to the Financial Services Ombudsman reaches new highs…

Free Banking is ‘Dangerous Myth’ Says Soon-To-Be Chief Regulator

Free Banking is ‘Dangerous Myth’ Says Soon-To-Be Chief Regulator

Andrew Bailey, the man who is to be the chief regulator of the financial industry services, has branded free banking as a ‘dangerous myth’.

95% Mortgages: Good Idea or Long Term Hazard?

95% Mortgages: Good Idea or Long Term Hazard?

The number of lenders offering 95% mortgages has risen in the past two years – but are such mortgages really a good option for home buyers?

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