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 | Govt restricts small business concessions |
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| 3rd February 2012 | The number of small businesses seeking a commercial loan could soon increase, following Parliaments approval of new restrictive tax measures.
Small businesses will be placed under additional burdens as the Enactment of Extra-S... | |
 | Car insurance three times higher than inflation |
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| 3rd February 2012 | Car insurance has now risen three times higher than inflation, putting motorists under further financial pressure.
The average premium has now gone up by £128.71 to £971.40 over 2011, the Fair Investment Company reported.
What's more, the average amount it c... | |
 | Buying a house 'cheaper than renting' |
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| 1st February 2012 | | Saving up for a deposit to access a mortgage loan may make more financial sense for Brits in the long run, with new research indicating buying is substantially cheaper than renting. | |
 | Calls for more support for road accident victims |
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| 1st February 2012 | Fines paid by reckless drivers are set to be increased in a bid to boost support for victims of road traffic crime.
The Ministry of Justice will increase fixed penalty traffic fines to between £80-£100, to help fund a £50 million boost to the level of support available... | |
 | Long urban work commute 'causing driver stress' |
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| 31st January 2012 | The long commute into work is causing stress among many drivers, who are becoming increasingly frustrated by delays and congestion in Britain's major cities.
Commuting motorists face an additional two hours travelling time per day if they face congestion, according to Direct Line. | |
 | Greater financial regulation 'will be welcomed by consumers' |
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| 28th January 2012 |
Greater regulation of the financial services industry has moved a step closer to realisation after the government announced its financial services bill.
Consumer watchdog Which? has welcomed the news that ministers will create two new bodies to replace the Financial Services... | |
 | Brits mull car retrofits to cut costs, survey shows |
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| 27th January 2012 | Three-quarters of British motorists would consider sending their car to a mechanic to have it retrofitted to make it more fuel efficient, according to new research.
Retrofitting a hybrid or EV system or adapting the engine to accept a different kind of fuel all have the potential to red... | |
 | Brits 'overburdened' by money issues |
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| 26th January 2012 | Money management is proving a hindrance to the majority of Brits, according to research by a leading car insurance firm, which shows people in the north-east are struggling the most.
Fifty seven per cent of women compared to 45 per cent of men claim their lives are too complicated, the ... | |
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