Guarantee finance: BBC News

OFT says bank charges are unfair

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:43:32 +0200

The main UK banks have been told by the Office of Fair Trading that their overdraft charges are probably unfair.

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Alitalia seeks bankruptcy measure

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:42:36 +0200

Alitalia is to seek bankruptcy protection as it tries to agree a deal to ensure its survival, its financial adviser says.

More firms increase energy bills

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:45:35 +0200

Two more energy firms, Scottish Energy and Npower, have said they will raise gas and electricity prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs.

Fresh call for big UK rate cuts

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:52 +0200

Two million people will be out of work by Christmas if interest rates are not cut, a Bank of England policymaker warns.

Consumer spending slows in July

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:51 +0200

US spending rose just 0.2% in July, as the effects of a government stimulus package wear off.