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Stores offer warranty concessions. Dixons, Comet and Argos have pledged to improve the way extended warranties for electrical goods are sold, the Office for Fair Trading says.
Tax deal brings out 2,000 evaders. Some 2,000 people from the UK with money invested in Liechtenstein have come forward after the tax haven was put under the spotlight.
EMA replacement 'failing young'. A report suggests poor young students are dropping out of college because the government's bursary scheme is "inadequate".
Pension costs 'may rise faster'. The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.
Clydesdale Bank owner could sell. The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses.
Borrowers 'shunning credit cards'. Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.
House prices 'up 0.6% in January'. UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
P45 tax form is given a reprieve. The P45 has been given a reprieve by the UK tax authority after employers said they did not want to see it go.
Tesco Bank delays account launch. Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules.
Ofcom wants Openreach price cut. Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines
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Bank Base
- As at 10/11/2011
- Rate Rate 0.50%
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- As at November 2011
- Yearly rate 5.40%
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