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Winter weather hits housing market

The winter weather put a freeze on the housing market during January, research has shown

12:18am Tuesday 9th February 2010

The winter weather put a freeze on the housing market during January as buyers and sellers put their moving plans on hold, research has shown.

Benefit overpayment errors at £800m

Department of Work and Pensions has been told to explain the rise in overpayments

12:18am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Benefits overpayments resulting from civil service mistakes have doubled in the past decade, according to a report by MPs.

Finance 'double hit' for graduates

University graduates are suffering a 'double hit' of increased tuition fees and a freeze in pay

12:18am Tuesday 9th February 2010

University graduates are suffering a "double hit" of increased tuition fees and a freeze in pay when they find a job, according to a new study.

Pensioners hit by tax codes glitch

Thousands of pensioners may have the wrong tax code, HM Revenue and Customs said

2:17pm Monday 8th February 2010

Thousands of pensioners may have been issued with the wrong tax code following the introduction of a new computer system at HM Revenue & Customs, it has emerged.

Savers figure hits 16-month high

The number of people who are saving reached a 16-month high during January, research has shown

12:46pm Monday 8th February 2010

The number of people who are saving reached a 16-month high during January as consumers made New Year's resolutions to improve their finances, research has shown.

Barratt and schools guide team-up

People logging on to the Barratt website can enter area details and be given a list of schools in the catchment area

6:16am Monday 8th February 2010

A housebuilder has teamed up with the Good Schools Guide to give parents looking for a new home more information on local schools, it has been announced.


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