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August 2009
Simple IVA's news pages, keep an eye on the latest Finance & Money News.Clampdown on contactless mobile technology crime - 28/08/09
New joint action against criminals abusing new contactless mobile phone technology has been announced by the government
New joint action against criminals abusing new contactless mobile phone technology has been announced by the government
Mining stocks drag FTSE 100 lower - 26/08/09
The mining sector continued to weigh on the FTSE 100, reversing some of yesterday's gains
The mining sector continued to weigh on the FTSE 100, reversing some of yesterday's gains
London mayor slams 'unacceptable' delays in Tube upgrades - 26/08/09
Boris Johnson has said he is "hugely frustrated" at delays in major upgrades to a busy line on the London underground
Boris Johnson has said he is "hugely frustrated" at delays in major upgrades to a busy line on the London underground
FTSE 100 rallies for sixth day - 25/08/09
The FTSE 100 extended gains for a sixth day, despite being weighed down by the mining sector
The FTSE 100 extended gains for a sixth day, despite being weighed down by the mining sector
Mortgage approvals at 17-month high - 25/08/09
Mortgage approvals for homes made by the major high-street banks rose to their highest level for 17 months, according to figures today
Mortgage approvals for homes made by the major high-street banks rose to their highest level for 17 months, according to figures today
UK recession is 'at an end' - 24/08/09
The UK recession could be at an end, a survey from business professionals has said
The UK recession could be at an end, a survey from business professionals has said
Chelsea building society loses £41m to fraud - 21/08/09
The Chelsea building society has said today it lost £41m to mortgage fraud
The Chelsea building society has said today it lost £41m to mortgage fraud
Rail passengers 'being taken for a ride' - 20/08/09
Rail passengers are being taken for a ride by rail staff who give them poor advice on fares, a consumer watchdog has found
Rail passengers are being taken for a ride by rail staff who give them poor advice on fares, a consumer watchdog has found
FTSE 100 up 1% - 20/08/09
Financial stocks led the FTSE 100 higher in early trade, on renewed economic optimism
Financial stocks led the FTSE 100 higher in early trade, on renewed economic optimism
FTSE 100 closes flat - 19/08/09
The FTSE 100 ended flat, with gains in financial and mining stocks balancing a fall in the defensives sector
The FTSE 100 ended flat, with gains in financial and mining stocks balancing a fall in the defensives sector
'Level playing field' for UK workers - 19/08/09
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) outlined proposals to "level the playing field" between UK and non-EU migrant workers today
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) outlined proposals to "level the playing field" between UK and non-EU migrant workers today
Bank committee stops governor from printing more money - 19/08/09
The Bank of England governor was prevented from injecting an extra £25 billion into the UK economy this month, minutes have revealed
The Bank of England governor was prevented from injecting an extra £25 billion into the UK economy this month, minutes have revealed
FTSE 100 ends higher - 18/08/09
The FTSE 100 remained under the 4,700 mark but did make slight gains over the day, led by Amec
The FTSE 100 remained under the 4,700 mark but did make slight gains over the day, led by Amec
Record numbers of young not in work or school - 18/08/09
New figures released by the government today show record numbers of young people are currently out of work or not in school
New figures released by the government today show record numbers of young people are currently out of work or not in school
Inflation stuck at 1.8 per cent - 18/08/09
A key inflationary measure remained unchanged in July, official figures today revealed
A key inflationary measure remained unchanged in July, official figures today revealed
Coalition calls for an end to 'excessive' pay - 17/08/09
A coalition has called for a High Pay Commission to be set up to prevent senior executives being excessively remunerated
A coalition has called for a High Pay Commission to be set up to prevent senior executives being excessively remunerated
Osborne calls for end to 'unacceptable' City bonuses - 17/08/09
Bonus payments should be scrapped at banks which have benefited from taxpayer support, the shadow chancellor has argued
Bonus payments should be scrapped at banks which have benefited from taxpayer support, the shadow chancellor has argued
Bank of England-recovery 'fragile' - 12/08/09
The Bank of England has warned economic recovery may be "slow" and "fragile" in its inflation report today
The Bank of England has warned economic recovery may be "slow" and "fragile" in its inflation report today
Unemployment rises to 2.44 million - 12/08/09
In a highly expected rise, unemployment is up 220,000, bringing the total to 2
In a highly expected rise, unemployment is up 220,000, bringing the total to 2
Ryanair launch new base at Leeds Bradford - 11/08/09
Ryanair has announced it will be opening its 34th base at Leeds Bradford next year
Ryanair has announced it will be opening its 34th base at Leeds Bradford next year
Mortgage lending showing 'signs of stabilisation' - 11/08/09
The mortgage market is beginning to show signs of stabilisation with a 23 per cent rise in purchase loans from May to June
The mortgage market is beginning to show signs of stabilisation with a 23 per cent rise in purchase loans from May to June
Renewed optimism in housing market despite low supply - 11/08/09
Optimism in the UK housing market is continuing to improve, despite low stock levels
Optimism in the UK housing market is continuing to improve, despite low stock levels
Footballer launches site to prevent players being ripped off - 10/08/09
A footballer has launched a site to prevent fellow players from being ripped off
A footballer has launched a site to prevent fellow players from being ripped off
Heathrow traffic up 0.9 per cent - 10/08/09
Heathrow experienced one of its busiest ever months in July, with traffic up 0
Heathrow experienced one of its busiest ever months in July, with traffic up 0
Record insolvencies up 27.4% - 07/08/09
There has been a record 33,073 insolvencies declared over the second quarter of this year
There has been a record 33,073 insolvencies declared over the second quarter of this year
Poorest shoppers 'hit hardest' says watchdog - 07/08/09
One in ten consumers is not getting the goods or services they pay for in advance, a watchdog has said
One in ten consumers is not getting the goods or services they pay for in advance, a watchdog has said
RBS posts £15m profit but warn of 'bad debt' - 07/08/09
The part-tax payer owned bank, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has recorded a pre-tax profit of £15 million in the first two quarters of 2009
The part-tax payer owned bank, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has recorded a pre-tax profit of £15 million in the first two quarters of 2009
Half of firms considering redundancies - 07/08/09
One in two firms are certain to or considering making redundancies over the next six months
One in two firms are certain to or considering making redundancies over the next six months
Scrappage boosts car sales - 06/08/09
The government's scrappage scheme has boosted car sales, with registrations up 2
The government's scrappage scheme has boosted car sales, with registrations up 2
Housing market 'not out of the woods yet' - 06/08/09
House prices will improve this year but could face further challenges next year, surveyors say
House prices will improve this year but could face further challenges next year, surveyors say
Lloyds report £4bn loss - 05/08/09
Lloyds Banking Group has reported pre-tax losses of £4 billion for the six months of 2009
Lloyds Banking Group has reported pre-tax losses of £4 billion for the six months of 2009
'Rocky road ahead' for UK jobs market - 05/08/09
The rate of decline in permanent staff appointments accelerated last month, having eased for the last four
The rate of decline in permanent staff appointments accelerated last month, having eased for the last four
Bookie profits fall as punters stay at home - 04/08/09
Bookmaker William Hill has said their profits are down for the first half of this year, but more punters are betting online
Bookmaker William Hill has said their profits are down for the first half of this year, but more punters are betting online
BMW say recovery not yet in sight - 04/08/09
Car manufacturer BMW has said the motor trade is not yet witnessing signs of a recovery
Car manufacturer BMW has said the motor trade is not yet witnessing signs of a recovery
UBS record £790 million quarterly loss - 04/08/09
UBS have reported losses of £790 million for the last quarter, although this is slightly improved on figures for the first quarter of the year
UBS have reported losses of £790 million for the last quarter, although this is slightly improved on figures for the first quarter of the year
Northern Rock reports £724.2 million loss - 04/08/09
Northern Rock, the government-owned bank, has reported half-year losses of £724
Northern Rock, the government-owned bank, has reported half-year losses of £724
FTSE 100 pulled back - 04/08/09
The FTSE 100 was down a touch in early trading as defensive stocks dragged traders' enthusiasm, taking the index 0
The FTSE 100 was down a touch in early trading as defensive stocks dragged traders' enthusiasm, taking the index 0
31 million shoppers choose own brands - 04/08/09
The number of people buying own brands in supermarkets has tripled in the last year, according to research
The number of people buying own brands in supermarkets has tripled in the last year, according to research
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