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25th September 2009
Here are some golf facts that would make the cut in any reminiscing tournament.
• Among Gene Sarazen's achievements and contributions to golf was his invention of the sand wedge.
• Walter Hagen, in the 1920s, was the first professional to make... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) pays your loan or credit card interest if you aren't able to keep up the repayments yourself, say if you’ve been made redundant or can't work due to illness or for whatever reason. You’d think that sounds like a ver... Read >
Author: michael challiner24th September 2009
Real Estate Opportunities plc,listed in London, Dublin and The Channel Islands, better known here as the debt-laden owner of Battersea Power Station, announced today that it had received full planning consent, through it 's Treasury Holdings subsidiary, f... Read >
Author: tugsearch22nd September 2009
Corporate banking consists of simple business of issuing loans to more complex matters, such as helping minimize taxes paid by overseas subsidiaries, managing changes in foreign exchange rates, or working out the details of financing packages necessary fo... Read >
Author: John Smit22nd September 2009
Advisers say that the most important thing to do if you fall into mortgage arrears is to speak to your lender - and the earlier the better - if possible, even before you miss a monthly payment. Mortgage lenders have all agreed to deal with arrears "positi... Read >
Author: michael challiner28th August 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland and Prime Minister Gordon Brown are involved in a dispute regarding a property development plan on Dunsfold Aerodrome, well known by many as the test track used by BBC series Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richa... Read >
Author: Samuel Gooch18th August 2009
"The availability of interim managers has been invaluable to me. Interims have been particularly useful in turnaround situations, where skills are required to introduce changes the incumbent team are unable or unwilling to implement" Keith Jordan, Chairma... Read >
11th August 2009
Say goodbye to nagging landlords and parents
Are you a first time buyer? Bank of Scotland shares essential tips.
There are few moments as satisfying in life as the one when you finally move into your first owned home. You can say goodbye to nagging pa... Read >
Author: A.Deakin31st July 2009
Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Balance Transfer cards can be a good choice for those already paying off debt on an expensive, high-interest credit card. By switching to a 0% balance transfer card, you will save money on repayments as there will be no in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th July 2009
KEEP YOUR CASH COZY WITH THE MONEY BANK MATTRESS
Forget Northern Rock and the Bank of Scotland, Find Me A Gift's Money Bank Mattress is the safest bank in the world!
It's probably fair to say that everyone is feeling the pinch on their pounds and pe... Read >
Author: sarah hague29th July 2009
The massively successful entrepreneur, Alan Sugar who made the majority of his fortune in the computer business, has managed to do an incredible deal in the Costa Del Sol region in southern Spain. Mr. Sugar has paid €3,000,000 for the Byblos Hotel, valu... Read >
Author: mark goodwin29th July 2009
With so much turmoil in the banking sector over the past few months, savers are feeling justifiably jittery about the safety of their hard-earned cash - but just how safe are their savings?
Many are nervous about putting their faith in savings institu... Read >
Author: MarkeD27th June 2009
Gillett agrees sale of Canadiens to ease Liverpool's financial worries
George Gillett Jr, the Liverpool co-owner, has moved to ease the club’s financial troubles by agreeing to sell his majority stake in the Montreal Canadiens ice hockey franchise. ... Read >
Author: topgoal tv23rd June 2009
Lenders to Four Seasons Healthcare, the heavily indebted care homes group, are considering a last-ditch plan for a restructuring that would about halve its £1.5billion debt. If there is no agreement, the company will be sold.
Four Seasons has been at ... Read >
Author: tugsearch13th June 2009
The financial turmoil of the past 18 months has led to a wave of consolidation in the banking industry, making it even harder to ensure you're not putting all your eggs in one basket.
We take a look at today's banking sector to find out who actually ow... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th June 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland and Prime Minister Gordon Brown are involved in a dispute regarding a property development plan on Dunsfold Aerodrome, well known by many as the test track used by BBC series Top Gear.
Campaigners are angered that the decision f... Read >
Author: Which4u11th June 2009
It has recently been announced by the law firm Halliwells that it has auctioned off around 90 per cent of its bulk conveyancing venture, previously known as HL Interactive LLP, to a management buy-out team for an amount, which is yet to be disclosed to th... Read >
Author: CatM08th June 2009
Scotland could lose all its small building firms over the next six months, the chairman of collapsed construction company Applecross has warned. Graham Aggett, whose company fell into the hands of receivers last week, claimed that other small firms would... Read >
Author: tugsearch11th May 2009
The background
Keeping up with who owns what in the financial services industry is never easy, particularly when it comes to credit cards.
And, it's just got even more confusing thanks to the recent wave of consolidation in the banking sector, crea... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th May 2009
These are worrying times for savers. Not only have interest rates fallen to record lows, slashing the returns people can earn on their money, but there have also been a number of high profile banking collapses.
Unsurprisingly, many consumers have been le... Read >
Author: MarkeD11th May 2009
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is home to almost 500,000 people. Being the second most visited city in the UK after London, you'd probably expect to find the majority of jobs in Edinburgh situated in the retail and tourism sectors, but sur... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st May 2009
A long-awaited taxpayer-backed scheme to help recession-hit families avoid having their
homes repossessed will come into force today, on the eve of the Budget. As a result
some hard-pressed homeowners will be able to reduce monthly mortgage paymen... Read >
Author: tugsearch01st May 2009
A long-awaited taxpayer-backed scheme to help recession-hit families avoid having their
homes repossessed will come into force today, on the eve of the Budget. As a result
some hard-pressed homeowners will be able to reduce monthly mortgage paymen... Read >
Author: tugsearch16th April 2009
According to figures in the latest report from a leading global property advisor, around 14 million square feet of office space in London is now lying unoccupied. This figure is at its highest since March 2007 and shows an increase in vacancies of 36.5% i... Read >
Author: clickthrough16th April 2009
Ledareship training is an essential part of any business and in 2008, facilitators from Drumculture and Mission worked together to provide a Leadership and Team Building Training Package for twelve Senior leaders from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), uti... Read >
Author: mike99909th April 2009
Mortgages supporting high-profile office or shopping mall deals are in dire need of refinancing after a record crash in prices in 2008 that has hit commercial property markets much harder than its residential counterpart.
Orchard Street Investment Mana... Read >
Author: tugsearch12th March 2009
I believe Leadership is instinctive; it comes naturally and at times of imperative need. It is also intuitive and spontaneous, which was shown quite clearly in our first Dome Building day in Chennai, India.
The task was straight forward enough; build ... Read >
Author: mikearmstrong99912th March 2009
Merchant Services from CNG Business Services are offered in conjunction with the Bank of Scotland. CNG Business Services’ Merchant Services include the best credit card payment processing system which is offered at a really competitive rates. The proces... Read >
Author: Steph Thomas12th March 2009
Merchant Services from CNG Business Services are offered in conjunction with the Bank of Scotland. CNG Business Services’ Merchant Services include the best credit card payment processing system which is offered at a really competitive rates. The proces... Read >
Author: Steph Thomas10th March 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced the largest annual loss in UK corporate history, reporting that its 2008 loss totalled £24.1billion. It also said it would put £325billion of toxic assets into a scheme that offers insurance for any future loss... Read >
Author: tugsearch10th March 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced the largest annual loss in UK corporate history, reporting that its 2008 loss totalled £24.1billion. It also said it would put £325billion of toxic assets into a scheme that offers insurance for any future loss... Read >
Author: tugsearch10th March 2009
When you hear a news broadcast predicting an imminent econonmic downturn or see a report describing the credit crunch, what is the initial feeling that you have regarding money? For the ‘average’ person it is likely to be to identify possible ways to... Read >
Author: Dr. Andrew Smith10th March 2009
At hearings of the Treasury Committee on 10 February, the former bosses of HBOS and the Royal Bank of Scotland – the two UK banks most seriously damaged by the financial crisis – apologised for their banks' failures.
Lord Stevenson, former chairman... Read >
Author: trumpington10th March 2009
Whether you are Scottish or simply have a love of all things Tartan, then you will love this year long festival, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns. The festival is celebration of Scottish cu... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley09th March 2009
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland right from the15th century, is a mixture of a historic,cosmopolitan and cultured city. Edinburgh has two distinct parts, one is the Old Town which is dominated by a medieval fortress and the other is the New town ... Read >
Author: lexia jacob05th March 2009
The economic strife that has spread across the world has caused problems all across the world of motorsports. The Williams F1 Team just announced a brutal sponsorship loss that the team will have a hard time overcoming.
Williams is a privateer team in ... Read >
Author: Lemmy Gibson01st February 2009
Very recently, Prime Minister Gordon Brown dismissed, although not entirely ruling out, speculations of another massive bailout for the banking sector. Even then he insisted banks, as a payback for previous government assistance, would need to get back to... Read >
Author: Musa Aliyu21st January 2009
With all of us watching the pennies and being careful with what we spend these days, it can often be difficult to justify that extra gift or new tv. But with a few simple steps you can save a reasonable amount of money and use the extra windfall for a hol... Read >
Author: Chris06th January 2009
It is estimated that the number of repossessions will jump by 67 per cent this year. According to the council of Mortgage Lenders the number of houses being repossessed has gone up nine-fold in just 5 years. Due to the economic breakdown there will be an ... Read >
Author: Andrew Wilson06th January 2009
It is estimated that the number of repossessions will jump by 67 per cent this year. According to the council of Mortgage Lenders the number of houses being repossessed has gone up nine-fold in just 5 years. Due to the economic breakdown there will be an ... Read >
Author: Andrew Wilson02nd January 2009
Scotland’s capital, or ‘the Athens of the North’, is well known for its film-set and beautiful appearance, and for its richness in culture. This is perhaps best exemplified by it being home to the world’s largest performing arts festival, Edinbur... Read >
Author: MarkeD15th December 2008
The internet is fast becoming the medium for shopping and with it there is an inevitable increase in transactions made online. It is now becoming vital for businesses to begin to trade online and by doing so you need to set up an internet merchant account... Read >
Author: davidstoppa08th December 2008
The UK’s biggest building society has announced on Thursday it will pass on the full one percentage point cut for existing tracker customers. RBS/Natwest also said on Friday that they would be cutting their mortgages by 0.75 of a percentage point. The g... Read >
Author: cborthwick904th December 2008
The Treasury Department has commissioned Sir James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS, owner of the Halifax and the Bank of Scotland to carry out a report on the mortgage market. His report suggests that he feels the mortgage market will be par... Read >
Author: SEO Positive04th December 2008
The Treasury Department has commissioned Sir James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS, owner of the Halifax and the Bank of Scotland to carry out a report on the mortgage market. His report suggests that he feels the mortgage market will be paraly... Read >
Author: SEO Positive03rd December 2008
The Treasury Department has commissioned Sir James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS, owner of the Halifax and the Bank of Scotland to carry out a report on the mortgage market. His report suggests that he feels the mortgage market will be paraly... Read >
Author: SEO Positive03rd December 2008
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced it will give customers at least six months grace if they are to fall behind on their mortgage repayments before repossessing their property.
This will come as a big relief to many customers who have growin... Read >
Author: cborthwick903rd December 2008
The Treasury Department has commissioned Sir James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS, owner of the Halifax and the Bank of Scotland to carry out a report on the mortgage market. His report suggests that he feels the mortgage market will be paraly... Read >
Author: SEO Positive01st December 2008
It seems that recently there has been incredible events happening mainly in the American finance sector which are greatly effecting the rest of the world credit wise, where banks are not confident about lending money to other banks as there is so ... Read >
Author: Mortgage Services22nd October 2008
My goodness what a rollercoaster it has been recently!
It seems that not a day goes by without more gloom. A bank goes bust or is rescued, an insurance company is swallowed up by another or is nationalised.
It is in times like these that people quit... Read >
Author: Ray Prince17th October 2008
The present day business scenarios have left everyone surprised with the Indian economy not coping with any kind of struggle even after the regression phases witnessed in top world economies such as the US and UK.
If we have a close look at the financi... Read >
Author: jolly15th October 2008
It is a mark of our times that we are consistently reminded of the importance of good debt management practice. The U.K. already has the worst personal debt record in Europe and the increasing menace of the credit crunch only looks like making our persona... Read >
Author: RicReev15th October 2008
The United States Federal Reserve Bank has just offered an $85billion emergency loan to AIG, while Arnold Schwarzenegger asked the same Reserve for a $7bn loan to make up a shortfall in taxes. With the world economies linked so intricately it is a questio... Read >
Author: RicReev15th October 2008
It is a mark of our times that we are consistently reminded of the importance of good debt management practice. The U.K. already has the worst personal debt record in Europe and the increasing menace of the credit crunch only looks like making our persona... Read >
Author: RicReev15th October 2008
The United States Federal Reserve Bank has just offered an $85billion emergency loan to AIG, while Arnold Schwarzenegger asked the same Reserve for a $7bn loan to make up a shortfall in taxes. With the world economies linked so intricately it is a questio... Read >
Author: RicReev13th October 2008
Moneyfacts has revealed the number of mortgage products offered by mortgage lenders for new borrowers is at its lowest value since the start of the credit crunch.
One year ago mortgage lenders offered 10,726 mortgage products to new borrowers; last Fri... Read >
Author: cborthwick902nd October 2008
The world's third largest retailer and Britain’s largest supermarket Tesco is planning to take advantage of the shortage of mortgages offered by banks caused as a result of the credit crunch.
Its Tesco Personal Finance (TPF) counterpart will also be ... Read >
Author: Which4u23rd September 2008
Trying to find the right credit card to suit your budget and your needs can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but it becomes even more difficult when you have bad credit or what is known as an adverse credit rating. There are many ways in which someone... Read >
Author: steve magill23rd September 2008
The week began with thousands of employees turning up to work at the famous Lehman Brother investment bank to find they no-longer had jobs after the bank filed for bankruptcy. The bank had been operating for over 150 years before they fell victim to the c... Read >
Author: Which4u24th August 2008
One of Britain's largest mortgage lenders have cut their interest prices again helping out 1st time buyers. Abbey claim to be the largest new mortgage lender holding a 26% stake for new mortgages in the UK for the first 6 months of this year.
Many ot... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk24th July 2008
Contrary to belief it appears that some banks will go to any length to get you to part with your hard-earned cash. With more and more charges being applied when customers use their credit card to withdraw money, there seems to be some financial trickery a... Read >
Author: Hadassah17th July 2008
With the Royal Bank of Scotland deciding to sell its insurance business, experts are predicting this move to trigger other banks into reconsidering whether owning an insurer is a worthwhile strategic policy.
Bankers expect that lenders will decide the ... Read >
Author: Phil 30th May 2008
The town of Halifax is situated within the borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The town has a lot to offer to both its residents and to its visitors. An example of some of the attractions that can be found within the town of Halifax includes a busy nig... Read >
Author: Helen30th May 2008
It has been reported that some travel insurance policies are not offering cover for baggage lost by customers flying out of Heathrow's Terminal 5. Thousands of items of luggage have been lost and delayed in the recent turmoil, and the British Airways' web... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo20th May 2008
Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to find adequate travel insurance if they have recently recovered from an illness. This is resulting in travellers excluding certain medical conditions on their policy; a tactic that can leave them high an... Read >
Author: Mark Skinner08th May 2008
Banks are making it almost impossible for new entrants to the buy to let market to obtain a financially viable mortgage. The credit crunch is hitting lenders hard and in response, they are hitting the buy to let landlord even harder. The number of mortgag... Read >
Author: Carlton Johnson09th April 2008
Despite a flurry of media reports about the uncertainty of buy-to-let, the investors themselves seem to be roundly confident, with nine out of ten respondents to the most recent Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla) survey saying that they do n... Read >
Author: Assetz UK02nd April 2008
For success of any business or tourism assignment, it is the transport that is decisive. Things have now changed for better and before you leave your home, you can have a car waiting for you at the port of your disembarkation.
You can book online. And ... Read >
Author: Lakshmi27th March 2008
If you own a home and have some savings, then an offset mortgage could make your savings work for you – and save you a lot of money. An offset account is one of a new kind of mortgage that offers flexibility to homeowners. Borrowers' minds are focused o... Read >
Author: elizabeth503rd March 2008
Many people dream of owning a property overseas for their own individual interest. For many it may just stay as a dream, because they may find it too complicated or expensive. However, there are easier and cost-effective ways to make it a reality.
Many ... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson23rd February 2008
The last week has, as usual, seen some mixed news about the property market. In between predictions of further falls in house prices have been forecasts of recovery. Mixed news from the Bank of England in its quarterly inflation report may only have added... Read >
Author: Assetz UK20th February 2008
Barely a day goes by, it seems, without new evidence emerging with positive overtones for buy-to-let. Yesterday brought the news that Sainsbury's Bank research had found that the total value of buy-to-let property in Britain had soared in value by £69.5 ... Read >
Author: Assetz UK07th February 2008
Those looking at investing in property will doubtless have been paying much attention to the possible movements in the UK base rate. Recent comments by the Bank of England governor Mervyn King, speaking to an audience in Bristol, stated that there may be ... Read >
Author: Assetz UK06th November 2007
Ten regional finalists, Mums, babies and guests had been invited to attend the award ceremony where the mother who has nominated the Midwife of the Year will receive �1000 and a further �1000 top up for their child�s trust fund generously donated by... Read >
Author: MarkeD14th August 2007
In an article published less than a week ago, Fiona Moriarty, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium commented on poor summer weather and its effect on commerce: "Persistently poor weather has led to the biggest slump in like-for-like sales growth in ... Read >
Author: -ddd-26th July 2007
Traders in shares, indices, forex or commodities should always have a backdrop of basic rules, which revolve around going with the trend, limiting losses and good money management. In other papers, we have covered these items extensively, together with h... Read >
Author: Mike Estrey24th May 2007
The idea of contactless credit cards has been in the pipeline for some time now, but on Tuesday 8 May, the UK banking industry finally confirmed plans for the introduction of contactless technology on UK credit and debit cards. From September 2007, contac... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan06th May 2007
The majority of small businesses and bank with one of the so-called ’big four‘ and 70% are largely happy with the quality of service they receive, according to a business advice survey of over 4,000 firms by the Federation of Small Businesses. Acc... Read >
Author: Steve Ash19th April 2007
Almost half of British holidaymakers plan to use their credit card to shop abroad, according to a recent Post Office warning.
According to USwitch.com, the price comparison site, UK holidaying consumers using cards abroad will be charged a total of £3... Read >
Author: Alison White19th April 2007
The world of becoming a home owner is becoming an increasingly distant prospect for those not yet on the housing market.
As reported in one of my previous articles the average house price has risen from 4.81 times the average national salary in 1997 to... Read >
Author: Lee Unsworth27th March 2007
There are various benefits in opening a bank account in UK such as securing your funds with an easy access via a vast network of branches and cash machines, earning interest on the funds, building reputation and creditworthiness, applying for secured loan... Read >
Author: -ddd-27th March 2007
There are various benefits in opening a bank account in UK such as securing your funds with an easy access via a vast network of branches and cash machines, earning interest on the funds, building reputation and creditworthiness, applying for secured loan... Read >
Author: -ddd-12th March 2007
Grand Prix fans the world over are preparing for the 2007 Grand Prix, with some noticeable changes compared to previous years.
Always a social highlight, with celebrities and top business people packing into the principality for the weekend, the 2007 G... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th February 2007
In our 2007 Mystery Shopper survey, Business Moneyfacts approached 10 business banks, posing as a micro business looking to switch current account provider. Whilst any survey of this nature can be somewhat subjective, it is important to stress that banks ... Read >
Author: Marco Barra29th January 2007
The number of firms owned by women has grown by twice the rate of all other firms in the past ten years. Marjorie Alfus, chairperson for Women's Business Research said, "Women business owners are significant players in the nation's economy and their momen... Read >
Author: alvin toh16th November 2006
Britain is a nation of animal lovers, so it's not surprising that there are many charities set up to look after old, sick or neglected animals. Donations to these charities can be made by supporting events, by setting up bank direct debits and by using ... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny15th November 2006
UK becoming a 'nation of bankrupts'
4th August, 2006
Figures from the government are expected to show a record number of people declared themselves bankrupt this spring.
Financial services group KPMG predicts the number of people who went into inso... Read >
Author: Paul Mccann03rd October 2006
Experienced bankers are at a premium in a fast-expanding sector.
The structured credit market has probably offered more opportunities for jobseekers over the past 12 months than any other sector in investment banking.
The Bond Market Association last ... Read >
Author: Neil More03rd October 2006
If you were doing the logical thing and sunning yourself on holiday at the start of August 2006 you may have missed some pretty scary news about personal debt in the UK.
As if from nowhere, a flurry of announcements arrived in the space of a few days. ... Read >
Author: Stuart Langridge02nd October 2006
How do you find the best interest rates if you're planning to apply for a loan? Until relatively recently, it was simple. There were plenty of lists of comparative rates published in table form on various websites. You could take your pick and investigate... Read >
Author: michael challiner26th September 2006
The prepaid debit cards and pre-paid credit cards can help you control your spending. A reloadable debit card allows you to only spend up to the amount you have pre-deposited into the account. If you tend to overspend or would like to control your spendin... Read >
Author: Alison White14th September 2006
There are many incentives for taking out a new credit card. Long term low interest rates are attractive. So too are 0% balance transfer and purchase rates, but these only last a short time. However, there are other rewards that last for the life of the cr... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny07th September 2006
NEWS RELEASE
A GLASGOW PA WHO HAS MADE A BUSINESS OUT OF BEING A TOP ORGANISER PICKS UP BUSINESS AWARD
A Glasgow Personal Assistant, who offers a virtual PA service for small to medium sized businesses, today, Thursday, 31st of August, walked away wit... Read >
Author: Caroline Melville31st August 2006
Banks, building societies and mortgage brokers are always on the look-out for opportunities for more business, so what is the consumer to expect in the way of mortgage types and offers?
Re-mortgaging seems to be the buzz-word and this seems to be a sec... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th August 2006
It is a new rule that may have the banks running scared. As of May 31, money lenders are no longer allowed to charge sky-high penalties for late payments on credit cards, store cards, mortgages, loans and overdrafts. The most they are, in fact, allowed to... Read >
Author: michael challiner13th August 2006
UK becoming a 'nation of bankrupts'
Figures from the government are expected to show a record number of people declared themselves bankrupt this spring.
Financial services group KPMG predicts the number of people who went into insolvency in England an... Read >
Author: jane conlen19th July 2006
The merger of The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and National Westminster Bank (Nat West) as well as other major British banks including Barclays and Woolwich Building Society has created major economical and social interest boasting scholarly debate (Paper... Read >
Author: Verena Veneeva30th June 2006
The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) announced recently that levels of 'extreme debt' in the UK are worsening. According to the report 280,000 CCCS customers who were aged between 40 and 59 were shown to be in possession of the highest levels o... Read >
Author: Richard Green07th June 2006
The two leading credit card companies in the world today are the competitors Visa and MasterCard. They both operate along very similar lines. While Visa can claim to have almost a billion cards issued, MasterCard has over twenty five thousand banks issuin... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny
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