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Consumer protection committee plans

5:35pm Thursday 11th March 2010

The City watchdog announced plans to launch a new committee to spot problems in the financial services sector before they affect large numbers of consumers.

Stolen data 'may expose tax dodges'

1:10pm Thursday 11th March 2010

A bank worker has stolen information on 24,000 HSBC Swiss account holders around the world, leaving some facing the threat of legal action by tax inspectors in their home countries.

Free money advice service unveiled

12:17pm Thursday 11th March 2010

The Government has accused some financial advisers of being "out to make a quick buck", as it announced the roll-out of its free money guidance service.

Scottish Power cuts gas prices

11:29am Thursday 11th March 2010

Energy provider Scottish Power has said it would cut gas bills by an average of 8% from March 31.

Freezing spell costs insurers £650m

10:57am Thursday 11th March 2010

Insurers paid out £650 million in weather-related claims as the UK suffered the coldest winter for 30 years, a trade body has said.

Huge bonuses for John Lewis staff

10:27am Thursday 11th March 2010

John Lewis staff are to be rewarded with bonuses worth nearly eight weeks' wages after profits jumped at the department store group.

Care levy may hit estates by 10%

7:06am Thursday 11th March 2010

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Bumper John Lewis bonuses expected

8:32am Thursday 11th March 2010

Partners at department store John Lewis are expected to celebrate weightier bonuses following a profits bounce.

Care levy 'may hit estates by 10%'

1:38am Thursday 11th March 2010

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Mexican heads Forbes rich list

12:28am Thursday 11th March 2010

A Mexican billionaire has been ranked as the richest person in the world, the first time the title has been held by a non-American for 16 years.