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| Colombians riot over pyramid scam Thousands of angry Colombians protest to demand the return of money they invested in bogus financial schemes. Publ.Date : Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:58:49 GMT Colombia declares scam emergency Colombia's government takes emergency action to stem unrest and help hundreds of people who lost money in pyramid schemes. Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:48:54 GMT Bank of China looking at HBOS bid Chinese banking giant Bank of China is looking at a potential bid for UK lender HBOS, BBC business editor Robert Peston reports. Publ.Date : Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:28:29 GMT Stocks surge after China stimulus Stock markets across Asia jump after China announces a $586bn economic and infrastructure stimulus plan. Publ.Date : Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:18:06 GMT Rescue plan to save post offices A £2.4m plan is being put forward to save 15 post offices in Sheffield from closure. Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:45:26 GMT Pensioners' lost millions Pensioners are losing out on millions of pounds of government help, so how can they get money they are owed? Publ.Date : Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:56:39 GMT Surviving the property turmoil As Britain's housing market crisis continues, the downturn is taking its toll on the once-booming rental market on both landlord and tenants alike. Publ.Date : Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:01:24 GMT Alitalia hit by 24-hour stoppage A 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crew of Italy's bankrupt national airline, Alitalia, causes widespread disruption at Rome's main airport. Publ.Date : Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:58:08 GMT Bus service cutbacks considered A council says rising fuel costs and a lack of subsidy may force it to axe bus services. Publ.Date : Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:28:21 GMT BT cuts final salary pension link Telecoms group BT proposes radical changes to its main final salary pension scheme in order to save money. Publ.Date : Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:21:13 GMT Distrust amid China-Taiwan deal An historic deal between China and Taiwan has boosted hopes for peace, but was struck against a backdrop of deep distrust among many Taiwanese, reports the BBC's Cindy Sui. Publ.Date : Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:01:31 GMT Tax savings for small businesses Simple tax advice for small businesses in the credit crunch Publ.Date : Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:33:25 GMT Timeline: Global credit crunch BBC News looks at how the global credit crisis unfolded. Publ.Date : Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:49:38 GMT A silver lining for the credit crunch? An expert explains how some tax payers can take advantage of the downturn in asset values Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:05:15 GMT Premium Bond prize fund to be cut The number of Premium Bond prizes is being reduced following the recent cut in the Bank rate to 3%. Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:30 GMT Russia's role in rescuing Iceland Iceland's financial turmoil has fuelled fears that Russia is using the crisis to further geopolitical interests. Publ.Date : Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:05:36 GMT Profile: Nir Barkat Jerusalem's new mayor, Nir Barkat, is the great hope of the city's secular Jewish community. Publ.Date : Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:11:40 GMT Property: The end of the affair? Escalating property prices are no longer a dinner party conversation topic, replaced by falling property prices. Publ.Date : Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:31:00 GMT Chinese fund saves Hong Kong arm Chinese state-funded investment company Citic Group increases its stake in its Hong Kong subsidiary in order to cover massive losses. Publ.Date : Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:28:43 GMT G20 declaration: Full text Full text of declaration by G20 world leaders meeting in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis. Publ.Date : Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:53:05 GMT Make Money From Home |
| What do market moves mean for you How will the fluctuation in share prices across the world affect consumers' personal finances? Publ.Date : Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:34:33 GMT New ISA limits announced for 2008 Higher limits for annual investment in individual savings accounts will come into force from 6 April 2008. Publ.Date : Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:01:02 GMT As it happened: Bank rescue plan Updates with all the key points, expert reaction and your views as the UK government unveils its bank rescue plans. Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:50:51 GMT Pensions 'not better than ISAs' Many people could be better off investing in an Individual Savings Account rather than a pension, a report says. Publ.Date : Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:09:50 GMT Downturn snapshot: Day's events What's the real impact of the economic slowdown? In a special day of coverage BBC News is taking the temperature across the UK. You can keep track of all the main developments as they happen on this page. Publ.Date : Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:56:25 GMT Arrival of the new ISA age The issues to consider if you are thinking of opening an ISA. Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:01:44 GMT Icesave worries: Your questions As the Icelandic internet bank Icesave is expected to go into insolvency, BBC News website readers put their concerns to our expert Andrew Hagger from moneynet.co.uk. Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:17:21 GMT Tidying up your tax affairs With the end of the tax year on 6 April, there is still time to think about what you might do to take advantage of any tax breaks available. Publ.Date : Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:03:57 GMT Child trust funds hit not so terrible twos The scheme which gives all newborns £250 to invest celebrates its second birthday Publ.Date : Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:02:54 GMT Money worries: Your questions As share prices around the world remain volatile, BBC website readers ask how it affects them. Here, experts answer their questions. Publ.Date : Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:57 GMT Credit crunch worries investors Sales of investment funds stall as UK investors re-evaluate their portfolios, industry figures show. Publ.Date : Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:08:26 GMT Deadline time for ISA investors Investors have until the end of 5 April to use this tax year's Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) allowance. Publ.Date : Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:30:39 GMT Plain English Campaign's Budget speech The Plain English Campaign produces a summary of Alistair Darling's first Budget speech. Publ.Date : Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:20:52 GMT Individual Savings Accounts What are ISAs and how can you benefit? Publ.Date : Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:39:50 GMT Premium Bond prize fund to be cut The number of Premium Bond prizes is being reduced following the recent cut in the Bank rate to 3%. Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:30 GMT Tax relief magic for pension savers How tax relief brings so much benefit to pension savers. Publ.Date : Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:51:34 GMT Icesave refunds will take weeks Some savers with the insolvent Icesave internet bank may have to wait nearly five more weeks to get their money. Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:12:55 GMT Tories to look at green ISAs plan The Tories look at introducing "green" ISAs, offering extended tax breaks for people who invest in eco-friendly companies. Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:35:32 GMT Savers' frustration over Icesave freeze Customers of the Icelandic internet bank Icesave tell us their stories. Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:29:03 GMT ISAs total value jumps to £208bn The amount of money saved in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) is now £208bn, HM Revenue and Customs says. Publ.Date : Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:34:54 GMT Amazon RSS Feeds |
