Finance Headlines

16 May 2008 12:55 BST

Bankruptcy threat looms for more Britons

18,000 Britons faced bankruptcy in first quarter, statistics reveal

Almost 18,000 UK residents faced bankruptcy in the first three months of this year, statistics have shown.

A total of 17,931 petitions for bankruptcy were launched – a rise of ten per... Full Story

Dramatic rise in Libor may keep mortgage rates high
The London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) has risen significantly, dashing hopes of a return to cheaper mortgages in the near future. Full Story
Ofwat calls for choice in water supplier
Water regulator Ofwat has called for the water and sewage markets to be opened up to competition. Full Story
Businesses plan to cut back on flights claims charity
The majority of top UK businesses plan to cut back on business flights in the next decade - with major implications for the UK airport expansion policy, wildlife charity WWF-UK claims. Full Story

House building down 24 per cent
New house building in England is down by almost a quarter over the last three months, putting the government's target of two million new homes by 2016 at risk. Full Story

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The property bureau at inthenews.co.uk takes a look at the most recent house price indicators to let you know the current state of the British housing market. Full Story

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Ronaldo 'to consider United future' after final
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly said he will consider his future at Manchester United after next week's Champions League final in Moscow. Full Story

Finance Headlines

Bankruptcy threat looms for more Britons

Dramatic rise in Libor may keep mortgage rates high

Ofwat calls for choice in water supplier

Businesses plan to cut back on flights claims charity

House building down 24 per cent

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Property monitor

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Ronaldo 'to consider United future' after final