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BBC News
- Grenade hurts Thai protesters
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:18:02 GMT
A grenade blast wounds eight protesters in Thailand, amid rising tension between the government and demonstrators.
- MP criticises energy firm charges
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:01:28 GMT
A senior MP says he believes energy companies are increasing customers' direct debit payments by more than is needed.
- Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:57:44 GMT
US President George W Bush discusses the global crisis with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao at the Apec summit in Peru.
- Children 'risking liver disease'
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:38:38 GMT
Excessive drinking by children is causing a health time bomb, with record levels of liver disease in the under-30s, a charity warns.
- Shetland top for quality of life
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:00:35 GMT
Shetland Islanders benefit from the highest quality of life in Scotland, according to a new survey.
Mortgage News
- AIFA calls on government to lower costs for small firms
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:55 GMT
The Association of Independent Financial Advisers is calling on the government to lower rates for Corporation Tax ahead of the pre-Budget Report.
- Brokers look to cross-selling toolkit to boost sales
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:53:01 GMT
Brokers are turning to a webpage from Paymentshield for help with cross-selling general insurance products.
- Pink launches remittance software for brokers
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:12:44 GMT
Pink Home Loans has launched financial management software to help brokers manage remittances.
- Complete adds Paradigm to packager panel
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:03:43 GMT
Complete Mortgage and Loan Services has been appointed to Paradigm Mortgage Services' approved packager panel.
- Broker market remains healthy, says IMLA
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:18:56 GMT
The broker lending market remains healthy despite pressure across the lending market, reports the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association.
BBC Business News
- MP criticises energy firm charges
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:01:28 GMT
A senior MP says he believes energy companies are increasing customers' direct debit payments by more than is needed.
- Oil prices seen steady below $50
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:07:32 GMT
Oil prices steady on Friday after hitting their lowest level in three-and-a-half years a day earlier
- US shares up on 'Treasury choice'
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:20:22 GMT
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.
- Citigroup plunges on uncertainty
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:13:00 GMT
Shares in Citigroup, one of the biggest banks in the US, fell sharply on Friday amid uncertainty over the company's future.
- Economy boost may mean pain later
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:31:05 GMT
Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.