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Inflation unexpectedly dropped last month, official figures show today, weakening the prospect of an imminent interest rate hike by policymakers at the Bank of England.
12 April 2011
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British banks should ring-fence their retail businesses from investment banking operations to protect savers' deposits under proposals outlined by the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB) today.
11 April 2011
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The owner of a new system to pay for home improvements claims it will put an end to lost cash at the hands of rogue traders.
11 April 2011
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The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 25th consecutive month.
7 April 2011
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Northern Rock has pulled its attractive five-year savings deal that can be manipulated to make it the top one-year fix.
7 April 2011
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The Post Office is desperately trying to encourage more banks to provide current account services at its branches.
7 April 2011
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The 2011/12 tax year starts today, meaning everyone gets a new tax-free cash Isa allowance. But don't delay using it as it every day you stall you're losing interest.
6 April 2011
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A huge tax shake-up tomorrow means you don't have to earn as much to qualify for some of the top current accounts.
5 April 2011
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Women, carers and the self employed could be among the winners from the huge pension shake-up that could see a £155-a-week flat-rate state pension from 2015 or 2016.
5 April 2011
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A new independent service launches today to offer free advice on financial issues.
4 April 2011

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