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Taxpayers targeted by email scam
Taxpayers are being targeted by thousands of fraudulent emails claiming to come from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as the self-assessment deadline draws closer.
Soon mortgage lenders could owe us money
Most of Britain's homeowners would never have dreamed that they could be paid for taking out a mortgage, but with the Bank of England preparing to cut borrowing costs today to their lowest level ever, lenders may have to cope with zero interest rates.
Russian gas crisis to keep bills high as firms divert UK stocks
Hopes of big cuts in household energy bills faded yesterday as traders drove up UK prices by exporting gas to fill a growing shortage across Europe.
Premium bonds reveal 600,000 fewer winners
The chance of winning prize money with premium bonds has plummeted in the last year, following cuts in the Bank of England's base rate, figures revealed last night.
No change to spare in Argentina
The Argentine justice ministry is currently concerned about national safety, and its preoccupation has nothing to do with terrorism, violent crime or drug trafficking.
McJobs for the boys and girls: thousands to get qualifications
McDonald's aims to become the UK's largest apprenticeship provider within two years with the promise of up to 10,000 places a year from 2010.
Let's have more courtroom drama
The BBC has agreed to compensate a journalist who is leaving its staff after complaining to the Equality Commission that she has been victimised.
George Osborne welcomes rate cut but presses for action to boost lending
The government should follow up today's interest rate cut by taking measures to increase lending, the Conservatives said today.
Ed Miliband plays down impact on UK of Russia-Ukraine gas dispute
Hopes of big cuts in household energy bills faded yesterday as traders drove up UK prices by exporting gas to fill a growing shortage across Europe.
Charity accounts chief stole nearly £300,000
A finance manager swindled nearly £300,000 from the charity that employed him and spent it on fast cars, a motorbike, flying lessons and on renting an apartment in a millionaire's playground, it emerged yesterday.