UK Finance Discussions

Cheque guarantee scheme terminating?

Sorry if I missed this in the news but I've just had a variation to my terms and conditions from my bank saying the cheq...

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posted by rasta.pickles

31 comments posted 15yrs posted by rasta.pickles

Is Tumbleweed still around?

and all those over optimists who said house prices are going upwards indeifinitely?.... gone very quiet from them. Are w...

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posted by biggirlsblouse1

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D Tel: IFS: UK tax system needs overhaul to support recovery

IFS: UK tax system needs overhaul to support recovery Britain?s tax system is in dire need of overhaul so it supports t...

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posted by sufaud

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FSCS compensation - who pays?

Sadly I invested in the Keydata (FSA authorised) "death bonds" offering a "low risk" 7.5% annual income in 2006. Better...

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posted by anon

8 comments posted 15yrs posted by anon

Local government Pension Scheme

This group used to be so useful in giving advice and interpreting complex issues ... I have been unable to get onto use...

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posted by biggirlsblouse1

6 comments posted 15yrs posted by biggirlsblouse1

Creating and registering securities

Is there a professional here, who can help me registering securities? If yes, please let me know. I have a commodity and...

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posted by csabahalasz73

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Insurance Co. threats

When a claim call is answered by a machine which begins by warning about prosecution for fraud, and this is followed by...

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posted by spam-no-spam

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NS&I Premium Bond winnings: new warrant design (rant)

Just had a Premium Bond Prize. There was an insert in the envelope: "New warrant design coming soon" "NS&I will be intr...

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posted by invalid

17 comments posted 15yrs posted by invalid

Drive Assist

Has anyone had any experience with the company Drive Assist? As a client, or a victim. Any comments appreciated.

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posted by Gordon_News

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CPI to be modified?

From the FT;: The main measure of inflation targeted by the Bank of England may be changed to include housing costs, fo...

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posted by tiddyogg

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Puzzle about what to leave to children

Anyone any ideas on how to solve this puzzle? A 75 year old man owns a house and a small retail business consisting of...

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posted by bluestar95

12 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar95

To D or not to D

My wife has started work as a taxi courier escort - making sure children are okay in the back of the taxi, while the dr...

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posted by plac

19 comments posted 15yrs posted by plac

"Talent Grab": on the exorbitant pay of celebrities (New Yorker, Oct. 11, 2010)

Talent Grab Malcolm Gladwell The New Yorker, Oct. 11, 2010, p84 When Marvin Miller took over as the head of the Major L...

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posted by cobillard

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29/10/2010 - The Current Market Sentiment

The British pound after finding support again below 1.575, it could easily join the single currency creeping up this ti...

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posted by fxrecommends

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Amazon Credit Card

I have one. I have just received a marketing email : "Welcome to your first Online Card Services email for your Amazon....

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posted by me

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