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Banks destroying businesses, says King – startups.co.uk

UFBC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:50:27 +0000

Britain’s banks have been condemned by the governor of the Bank of England for failing to lend to small businesses. Speaking at the Treasury Select Committee yesterday, Mervyn King said it was “heartbreaking” to …

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New Metro Bank opens first branch in London – Daily Mail

UFBC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:48 +0000

The first new High Street bank for 100 years will throw open its doors today, promising a seven day operation and not to close before 8pm. The first Metro Bank branch will open in London with a plan for another 200 over …

New Metro Bank opens first branch in London – Daily Mail

UFBC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:48 +0000

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Fergie: Lay off the Glazers – The Sun

UFBC — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:48:30 +0000

ALEX FERGUSON has launched an astonishing defence of the Glazer family. He claims that Manchester United’s unpopular owners “have done their job well.” Fans campaigned to oust US tycoon Malcolm Glazer and his sons …

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Tougher Approach to Banks Backed by New Research Showing Small Firms Struggling to … – StreetInsider.com

UFBC — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:06 +0000

Amid reports that the Government is getting tough with banks for failing to provide affordable lending to small firms, new research from the Forum of Private Business shows that access to finance is worsening. (PRWeb UK …

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Airline card charges: how to avoid them – Daily Telegraph

UFBC — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:54:00 +0000

Credit and debit card charges can add £40 to the cost of a family holiday Photo: ALAMY Credit and debit card transaction fees charged by airlines are infuriating. Paying with a card can cost up to £10 per person …

Morale high despite rise in bank charges – This is Money

UFBC — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:13:47 +0000

Confidence among small firms has improved slightly, despite worsening access to finance and rising worries about late payment. Tied up: Only 1% of firms surveyed believe access to finance has improved The July ‘economy …

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Surprise victory for banks in legal battle over charges – Scotsman.com

UFBC — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:00:24 +0000

• Losing the appeal could have cost the banks £2.6 billion a year The UK’s highest court ruled the charges do not come under “unfair contract” rules, meaning they are not subject to regulation by the Office of Fair Trading

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Free banking? There is no such thing, says Tyrie – Citywire.co.uk

UFBC — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:42:07 +0000

Hidden bank charges are coming under Parliamentary scrutiny thanks to Andrew Tyrie, the new chairman of the Treasury Select Committee. The high street banks have been ripping off their customers for years – in …

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Free banking? There is no such thing, says Tyrie – Citywire.co.uk

UFBC — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:42:07 +0000

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