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Bank shares suffer as European indices slide 2% 27 Aug 2013 | 07:37 pm
European financials are among the day’s biggest fallers as benchmark French and German indices struggle amid intensifying geopolitical concerns.
Gold breaks $1,400 to re-enter bull market territory 27 Aug 2013 | 07:17 pm
Gold has climbed above the $1,400 per ounce mark for the first time since June, re-entering a bull market as disappointing US data and worries over Syria push investors into safe havens.
RBS split could boost economy 27 Aug 2013 | 06:30 pm
MPs have renewed their calls for the government to consider splitting RBS into a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bank in the interests of the economy.
Annuity rates need to increase by 6% to make up 'lost' income 27 Aug 2013 | 04:19 pm
Annuity rates would have to improve by at least 6% from today's rates to make any delay in purchasing a retirement income worthwhile, says a new report.
'Blasé' Brits using unsecure WiFi at risk of identity fraud 27 Aug 2013 | 03:52 pm
Half of Britons who access public WiFi hotspots are clueless as to whether the WiFi network they are using is secure or open, therefore leaving themselves at higher risk of identity theft.
Three quarters of Brits clueless over basic bank accounts 27 Aug 2013 | 03:17 pm
Three quarters of Brits are confused about what basic bank accounts are, according to a new report.
FTSE falls as Syria unrest drives down markets 27 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
The FTSE 100 was off around 1% this morning while oil prices climbed, as unrest in the Middle East threatens to escalate.
Bad smells top househunter turn-off 27 Aug 2013 | 02:17 pm
Unpleasant odours are cited as the most offputting factor for potential property buyers.
We've sent a 'clear signal' on interest rates - says Bank deputy 27 Aug 2013 | 02:09 pm
The deputy governor of the Bank of England, has said the Bank has sent a "clear signal" it won't increase interest rates anytime soon as he expressed surprise at investors' reaction to its position.
Parents blow £2.3bn preparing kids for the new school term 27 Aug 2013 | 02:08 pm
Parents spend an average of £224 per child preparing for the new school term - up 27% on 2012, according to a report by Santander.
