FTSE Hits 7,000 For First Time In History

The FTSE 100 Index has risen to more than 7,000 points for the first time in its history. World markets were cheered by a small recovery in the price of oil as well as signs of a breakthrough in the Greek debt crisis. London's top-flight index was...

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FCA Bosses Face MPs' Ire Over Insurance Probe

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The heads of the City watchdog will be severely criticised next week by a panel of MPs over its handling of a briefing which wiped billions of pounds from the value of British insurance companies. Sky News has learnt...

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Osborne Rejects Public Service Cuts Fears

George Osborne dismissed fears over spending cuts to public services raised by the Office for Budget Responsibility. Speaking on Sky News, Mr Osborne said the cuts were necessary but did not pinpoint exactly where the axe would fall. He said: "People...

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Anger As Lib Dems Deliver 'Yellow Budget'

Danny Alexander struggled to make himself heard in the House of Commons as he attempted to deliver the Liberal Democrats' "yellow budget". The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was heckled by Labour MPs who accused him of using "ministerial privileges"...

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A Small-Scope Budget Of Wi-Fi And Church Roofs

There are two main takeaways from this Budget. The first is that there has been a significant change, since the Autumn Statement in December, in George Osborne's public spending plans should he remain Chancellor for another five years. In the...

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Our Turn Now: Lib Dems' Alternative Budget

By Jason Farrell, Political Correspondent Targeting tax avoiders and high value properties are among the measures set to be announced by the Lib Dems later as they aim to distance themselves from their coalition partner's Budget. The Chief Secretary...

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Budget 2015: What To Expect And What Not To

The Chancellor has said there will be "no giveaways, no gimmicks" so what can we expect to see in today's Budget? :: Income Tax: Personal allowance increase to £11,000. George Osborne has already announced the amount people can earn before tax kicks...

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Budget: Osborne Insists 'The Plan Is Working'

Income tax will be the main focus of what could be George Osborne's final Budget as he plans to raise the personal allowance and scrap annual returns. The Chancellor has insisted there will be "no gimmicks or giveaways" but the Tories hope his speech...

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House 'Crisis': Campaigners March On Westminster

By Afua Hirsch, Social Affairs Editor Housing in Britain is in crisis, campaigners say, as thousands are expected to attend a rally in Westminster calling on politicians to take urgent action. The protest, which includes housing associations and...

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Minimum Wage Boost 'To Give Britain A Pay Rise'

By Anushka Asthana, Political Correspondent The minimum wage will rise by 20p to £6.70 an hour this October, benefiting 1.4 million low-paid workers. David Cameron and Nick Clegg have announced the Coalition has accepted the 3% rise recommended by...

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Bankers To Face 'Annual MOT' Under FCA Rules

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Lenders will be required to annually certify the fitness of staff to perform their roles under a new framework that will reinforce the City watchdog's new-found status as one of the world's toughest banking supervisors....

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Six Key 'Leaks' Ahead Of Wednesday's Budget

Here are the six main points that have emerged about the likely content of Wednesday's pre-election Budget. 1: Pensions Giveaway Up to five million people will be able to sell their retirement annuities for cash without facing a hefty tax bill, according...

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City Investors Swoop For £1.2bn Car Dealer BCA

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Britain's biggest secondhand car dealer is gearing up to change hands in a £1.2bn takeover engineered by some of the City's largest investors. Sky News has learnt that British Car Auctions (BCA) is in detailed talks...

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Budget: Osborne To Extend Pension Freedoms

Chancellor George Osborne is expected to extend pension freedoms to some five million people who have already purchased an annuity. The change - due to be announced in Wednesday's Budget - will remove limits on buying and selling existing annuities....

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