Credit news
AstraZeneca strike dates are set
Three dates have been set for strike action over pensions by staff at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield drug factory.
Household finances ‘under strain’
UK household finances came under increasing pressure in August, with the growing economy failing to boost incomes, a survey suggests.
Businesses paying more for loans
A survey of businesses finds they are paying higher fees and costs for loans than they were a year ago.
Barclays accounts hit by glitch
Thousands of Barclays customers were left unable to access their bank accounts after a computer glitch caused the system to seize up.
Bank rates ‘may hit 8%’ by 2012
The Policy Exchange think tank says interest rates may soar to 8% within the next two years to combat rampant inflation.
Savings raided to cover spending
Almost a third of adults in the UK have raided their savings over the past year to cover income shortfalls, according to new research
Online sales hit three-year high
Internet sales grew in July at their fastest pace since before the recession, as rain encouraged home shopping, figures suggests.
Online sales hit three-year high
Internet sales grew in July at their fastest pace since before the recession, as rain encouraged home shopping, figures suggests.
Wannabe buyers seeing rents rise
Potential first-time buyers are facing rising rents as they wait to raise a deposit for a home, a survey has suggested.
New High Street bank raises £50m
A new banking business that intends to build a substantial presence on the UK High Street raises £50m through a share issue.
