Sterling continues to lose ground - 15-08-2008
The pound has fallen against the dollar for an 11th consecutive day - the longest run of losses in 37 years - on worries over the UK economy's strength.
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Cohabiting couples' rights alert - 15-08-2008
A campaign has been launched to stress to cohabiting partners that they do not have the same rights as married couples if they separate or one of them dies.
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Repossession orders climb by 24% - 15-08-2008
The number of homeowners in England and Wales facing repossession after falling behind on their mortgages has risen.
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Gold falls below to $800 an ounce - 15-08-2008
Gold fell to below $800 an ounce for the first time since December 2007 while aluminium prices hit their lowest in some six months. Copper also fell.
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House prices 'fell 1.7% in July' - 07-08-2008
The house price slump continued in July according to the latest monthly report from the Halifax. Prices fell another 1.7% last month, taking the annual rate of decline up from 6.1% to 8.8%.
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Rates dilemma for Bank of England - 07-08-2008
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 5% after what experts say will be one of the most difficult decisions of recent times.
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London oil price hits $146 record - 03-07-2008
The price of oil has continued to climb - with Brent crude rising above $146 a barrel for the first time.
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Mortgage squeeze 'will continue' - 03-07-2008
The availability of mortgages is expected to fall further in the next three months, lenders have told the Bank of England.
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Eurozone rates increase to 4.25% - 03-07-2008
Eurozone interest rates have increased for the first time in a year in an attempt to control inflation, which is at record levels.
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Barclays considers new share sale - 16-06-2008
Barclays has said it is considering selling shares to new and existing investors to raise cash.
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