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A clutch of British firms yesterday risked the wrath of investors backing the intensifying Shareholder Spring with details of bumper executive pay packages.
As far as flop stockmarket flotations go, Betfair's takes some beating. Forget the current furore surrounding Facebook, shares of the world's largest internet betting exchange came to the market in October 2010 at £13, with a £1.4billion valuation.
Mothercare warns of hard times as babywear retailer slumps into the redThu, 24 May 2012 21:48:24 GMT
Boss Simon Calver said the firm had been left behind with its website and squeezed into the middle as others dominate both the value and premium ends of the market.
The new rules, which have been signed by four trade associations covering 90 per cent of the sector, will help customers who are struggling to repay debts.
The report from the Public Accounts Committee said the sum was equal to eight per cent of the total tax bill – if everybody had paid the correct amount.
Inflation has fallen to three per cent and that is good news for savers. We round-up the best accounts to beat the cost of living.
Interest in European property on UK search portals is rocketing. But is it really a good time to buy property in the eurozone following the euro's sell-off?
Solar panel returns cut leaving just weeks to grab 10% returns | Feed-in TariffsThu, 24 May 2012 15:07:35 GMT
A cut to payments, their lifespan reduced by five years and plans to regularly cut back on subsidies revealed.
Banks should be forced to charge customers for current accounts as it will help extinguish mis-selling, one of the City’s most senior regulators argues.
Citigroup, the world's second-largest currency trading bank, said Greece's new currency would fall immediately by 60 per cent and unleash a massive, yet manageable, wave of contagion across Europe.
'Wonga took £1,800 for a loan I never had (and Barclays said I have to wait 10 days to get it back)'Thu, 24 May 2012 13:06:40 GMT
When Wonga tried to take £1,800 despite him never borrowing it, Jonathan Pitts got a nasty surprise. He got an even bigger shock when it grabbed it again three weeks later.
*Updated May 2012* We round-up the latest on annuity rates, and take a look at where they're headed next
A massive 4.8 per cent slump in construction output - up from a 3 per cent drop in the first estimate - was behind the revised gross domestic product figure from the Office for National Statistics.
Letting agents are stinging tenants with complicated and expensive administration fees, a This is Money report reveals.
Facebook sued by investors over 'misinformation' as share price falls following IPOThu, 24 May 2012 08:30:25 GMT
Facebook and its banks are accused of concealing a drop in its expected revenues ahead of last Friday’s float. The value of the company, which was $104bn (£66bn) when shares opened at $38, is now just $85bn.
Fifty British firms are failing every day as many are 'unable to obtain credit at any cost'Thu, 24 May 2012 07:43:58 GMT
Many small firms are even having their overdraft facilities withdrawn, the Bank of England warned. Some firms that have managed to get a loan say they have seen interest rates rise.
Supermarkets have run major price promotions, insisting they are helping families, but Which? found products sold as a multi-buy which were more expensive.
MPs demanded an investigation into petrol prices, saying they were ‘always quick to rise’ when the cost of a barrel of oil went up, yet ‘it feels like you need a court order to get them down’.
The three-year plan, unveiled at the bank’s Canary Wharf headquarters, aims to support local communities, contribute to economic growth and improve integrity and service to customers.
Last year the Money Advice Service’s National Debtline received more than 25,000 calls from people who were in debt to catalogue companies - more than from those struggling with payday loans.
Fleeing the Costa catastrophe: Thousands hand back their villa keys as Spain's economy teetersWed, 23 May 2012 14:46:04 GMT
Many of the 400,000 British people living in Spain have been left in financial ruin following the banking crisis and are desperate to get back to the UK.
The increase is largely down to higher fuel prices, but also takes into account the cost of depreciation, servicing and more expensive loans. It means drivers are paying 55.7p a mile to keep their car on the road.
Brave property hunters are being tempted overseas again, thanks to the pound's climb and the woes affecting Europe. If that's you, make sure you follow these ten tips.
Jacquie Heal (pictured) said her mother Pamela Watts has been told she has to pay £10,355 a month to her carehome in Sandford, Somerset, instead of the current £3,543 a month.
Defending the Bank of England's asset-purchasing scheme to pension fund bosses - who have complained that QE has depressed bond yields and ratcheted up their costs - deputy governor Charlie Bean said that QE had also raised share prices.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) told Amazon to clarify the ad of the premium service, which promised ‘free guaranteed one-day delivery’ on all eligible items delivered to mainland UK addresses.
Bereaved families sorting out their loved one’s financial affairs will get a dedicated hotline to the taxman.
Savvy students heading off on summer holiday could save nearly £40 on their TV licence if they apply for a refund.
Two-thirds of new car buyers get their finance from a dealer. But personal loan rates are close to a five-year low and it is possible to get a deal at just 6%.
Landlords are cashing in on providing rental accommodation to those unable to get on the housing ladder due to banks’ tough lending checks.
Nationwide bucks trend of slow mortgage lending with 44% rise in home loansWed, 23 May 2012 09:39:51 GMT
Nationwide has increased its mortgage lending book to £18.4billion in the past year - beating a market which grew by just 5 per cent.
Savers are stuck in poor performing pensions with a dizzying array of buried fees sold in the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties.
The best new mortgage rates have leapt in recent months, but will they keep rising and should you take a fixed or tracker deal? Read our latest analysis.
ASK TONY: M&S said my stolen handbag was in full view, but I'd hidden it under a coatWed, 23 May 2012 08:41:38 GMT
I left my handbag in my car, hidden under a dark-brown coat. But when it stolen, M&S refused to pay the claim because they say the bag was 'in full view'.
For the technology savvy, mobile phone banking can save time queuing in bank branches, but for others it will never replace cheques and banking in person.
Britain is set to be gripped by a mortgage drought, leaving desperate homeowners battling to get their hands on the last of the cheap deals.
Barclaycard scraps 'Freedom' loyalty scheme giving customers two months to redeem pointsWed, 23 May 2012 00:58:17 GMT
The scheme - which is available to the majority of Barclaycard's 12million credit card customers - is being scrapped in favour of 'new product development'.
House prices are suffering another wobble as fearful lenders raise mortgage rates and potential buyers feel the squeeze. We analyse the latest reports.
We explain the factors that will decide when interest rates rise - and how quickly, including the latest forecasts from markets and economists
PPI claims explosion: 60% rise in claims - including 6,000 from people who never held a policyTue, 22 May 2012 10:47:01 GMT
According to the Financial Ombudsman Service, it received 264,375 new disputes – a 28% increase on the previous year. Of these, 60 per cent related to mis-sold PPI
I lent my ex-boyfriend the money before we broke up - now he is refusing to pay me back and is denying knowledge of ever taking the money. What can I do?
A large chunk of young workers' income is going on their £2,500 a year car insurance, with many left with no choice as they need to drive to work.
We explain the rules on savings compensation, updated as they change, and how to keep your money safe by not putting too much savings with one bank
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year
As we've warned for years, Britain's collective wealth looks unlikely to grow fast - stock markets will suffer and rates will stay low. Now, the economy's back in recession. Andrew Oxlade explains all.
The latest oil price movements, an explanation of the driving forces and predictions from industry experts
