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Payday lenders targeting students, warns NUS
15 January 2013 The Government is set to agree to change the law to give the new Financial Conduct Authority powers to set a cap on the exorbitant interest rates…
Four Questions About: Air Passenger Duty
15 january 2013 Never heard of it, why should I pay any attention? Air passenger duty (APD) is a tax on flights leaving from the UK. It’s risen by 8…
Simon Read: It’s time to cut up the tempting Christmas cards
15 January 2013 There seem to be an increasing number of calls for all of us to take responsibility for our own financial future. The Government wants us to boost…
Peer-to-peer lenders get a boost from regulation
15 January 2013 The new City watchdog will regulate peer-to-peer lenders when it comes into being next year. The lenders, such as Zopa, RateSetter and Funding Circle, match people and…
Beware of piling on the pounds with credit card debt
15 January 2013 What does Christmas mean to you? Too much food, perhaps, a Bond film on the telly and carols from King’s? But the reality is that for most…
More chased for Wonga loans they didn’t take out
15 January 2013 A growing number of people have reported becoming victims of a scam which involves criminals using people’s bank details to steal cash through the payday lender Wonga.…
Spotlight On: First Direct Homebuyer loans
15 January 2013 The deal The online bank owned by HSBC yesterday launched a new range of Homebuyer mortgages aimed at first-time buyers and home-movers. Good points First Direct’s new…
Five Questions About: Peer-to-Peer lenders
15 January 2013 Peer-to-peer lending? Is that just for Lords? No, it’s social lending and is available to anyone. Peer-to-peer lenders simply put those who need a loan in touch…
Julian Knight: Peer-to-peer lending is the future but users must take care
15 January 2013 Zopa are expecting a doubling in the market for peer-to peer lending in 2013 as consumers and small businesses in particular turn their back on the traditional…
Tax dodgers will pay back £3bn hidden in accounts in Liechtenstein
15 january 2013 Up to £3bn will be raised by 2016 from UK taxpayers with money hidden in Liechtenstein, surpassing previous expectations, HM Revenue and Customs has said. More than…
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