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Investors urged to sell before next tax rise

Investors urged to sell before next tax rise
Seven out of ten wealth advisers warn that capital gains tax will almost certainly be raised in a pre- or post-election Budget

Homebuyer loans hit 22-month high
The number of mortgages provided to homebuyers has reached its highest level for 22-months, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)

Banks versus Money Markets | financebis

Banks versus Money Markets | financebis

Battle looms over BA pensions
British Airways signalled the start of a protracted battle with the Pensions Regulator over the price tag on its retirement obligations, the outcome of which will be crucial to its tie-up with Spain’s Iberia

University pension fund faces black hole
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s second-largest private retirement scheme, which pays pensions to university staff, is facing tough decisions on its future, which could cut benefits and trigger a shift from equities as it tackles a huge deficit.

Saving Your Money by Opening a Money Market Account - Charles …

Saving Your Money by Opening a Money Market Account - Charles …

Energy efficiency
A boiler scrappage scheme and an exemption of all electric cars from company car tax for five years are part of a range of green measures to encourage consumers and businesses to become more energy efficient

Chancellor closes two inheritance tax loopholes
The inheritance tax (IHT) nil rate band is to be held at 325,000 in 2010, while the elimination of two loopholes in IHT rules may result in closer scrutiny of funds that are transferred into trusts used for IHT purposes.