The weekly roundup of the headlines most affecting your personal finances. Click on a headline to read the full story
9th August 2010
Jobs market recovery 'to stall'
Tighter will-writing laws demanded
10th August
Low-cost funds outperform high-cost rivals every time – research shows
First 100 days of the coalition: the impact
Export rise cuts UK trade deficit
Bank of England overhauls forecast model after errors
House prices fall as spending cuts see economy stall
11th August
Consumer confidence drops to lowest level for 15 months
Jobs worries and inflation fears send confidence plunging, says Nationwide
BoE inflation report suggests scope for policy easing
12th August
Homeowners opting for fixed rates as mortgages increase
BP dividend 'will resume in February' after oil spill suspension
Home repossessions continue to fall - for now
Airports staff vote for strikes
13th August
Many stuck as travel firm folds
Student debt 'to reach £25,000'
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