Apr
2009
Articles from 23rd Apr 2009
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Budget abandons poorest children, charities claim
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
Campaign groups said the Budget was a let down for children, despite the Chancellor increasing Child Tax Credit payments. Read
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Mortgage lending rises by 16pc in March, but transactions remain low
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
Mortgage lending rose by 16 per cent during March in a further sign that activity in the housing market is beginning to pick up. Read
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Tax changes hit second homeowners
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
UK holiday properties could become more expensive to rent following the withdrawal of a range of tax benefits. Read
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Tipton & Coseley sees strong results at AGM
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
The Tipton & Coseley Building Society has seen strong results despite the recession, it announced at its AGM. Read
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Jump in quote requests for BHSF cash plan
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
A “tailored” cash plan launched in February by BHSF (the former Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund) has prompted a 33 per cent jump in quote requests for employer-funded schemes, according to sales and marketing director Brian Hall. Read
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Policymakers cautiously optimistic after £75bn money supply bid
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
Bank of England policymakers noted “encouraging” early signs from the unprecedented £75 billion quantitative easing programme, minutes of the last interest rate meeting showed yesterday. Read
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Why the UK needs a more religious approach to business
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith patience, meekness.” (1 Timothy 6:10,11) Read
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Bank group Lloyds to axe 985 jobs over next two years
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
Lloyds Banking Group said it will slash 985 jobs over the next two years. It is expected up to 200 jobs will go in Speke, near Liverpool, this year and a further 340 positions will be at risk in Chester in 2010. Read
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Budget is severe blow to highly-paid having private pensions
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
Regular as clockwork, the annual speculation started prior to this week’s Budget in respect of higher rate tax relief on pension contributions supposedly being abolished. Read
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Chancellor ticks off little things but far bigger job awaits
Apr 23 2009 | Financial
If Chancellors were rated by the little things they get right, Alistair Darling would be a champion. Read
