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Should we reconsider benefits simply for reaching a certain age?

The Social Market Foundation has criticised the Winter Fuel Payment and the issue of free bus passes for older citizens, saying it serves no economic purpose....

Annie Shaw 21 02 2012 12:56 PM

It's right that students should be able to repay their debt early

Thank goodness the Government has seen sense and has removed the threat of early repayment penalties for those seeking to clear their student loans early. ...

Annie Shaw 16 02 2012 09:53 AM

Post Office savings accounts should come with a health warning!

:mad:My already raised blood presuure is sky high this week, thanks to the Post Office. Having tried unsuccessfully all day over a week ago to transfer all my...

Teri Harman 09 02 2012 02:42 PM

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RBS losses near £2bn in 2011

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Royal Bank of Scotland reported losses of £1.99bn in 2011, compared with £1.12bn in 2010.

The losses were a result of £850m in costs for

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Peacocks saved, but thousands lose jobs

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Fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, saving 6,000 jobs, but 3,100 staff will be made redundant.

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How can I close my Swedish bank account?

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I lived in Sweden for a period of time, and while I was there I opened a bank account with Swede Bank in Landskrona.

I returned to the

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Will I lose my deposit paid with debit card?

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I paid a £100 deposit for an airline ticket with my debit card, but have changed my mind about travelling. The agent is threatening forfeiture of the

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Can I use my wife's unclaimed tax allowance?

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I am retired, aged 71. Pensions, including state pension, total £22,560.

My wife is retired aged 66, with state pension of £3,289 due

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Scottish & Southern simplifies tariff range

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Scottish and Southern Energy is scrapping its confusing range of deals and slashing 68 different tariffs to just four.

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