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IMF proposes two new bank taxes to fund bank bailouts - Banks worldwide face the threat of new taxes to cover the cost of any future bailouts

Inflation rose more than expected - Consumer price inflation rose more than expected in March

House prices rise 0.7 percent in March - House prices rose 0.7 percent in March



Retail sales improve in February - The Office for National Statistics report a 2.1% increased in sales volumes last month

Identity fraud set to surge - Identity fraud is likely to accelerate in 2010 as organised criminals target the rich

Banks may offer opt-out - UK banks may make it easier for customers to opt out of using unauthorised overdrafts

Gross mortgage lending shows a 21 percent decline - Gross mortgage lending fell 21 percent year-on-year

House prices still increasing - House prices in England and Wales continued rising in October

Court rules in favour of bank charges - Banks won a two-year court battle over overdraft charges

European property recovery fund to be launched Standard Life - Standard Life Investments is raising up to 75 million pounds

UK economy declines less than thought - The UK economy contracted at a slower pace

FSA fines Nomura 1.75 million pounds - Nomura has been fined 1.75 million pound

Mortgage lending down year-on-year - Gross mortgage lending fell 27 percent year-on-year

Risk of house price fall in 2010 - House prices in could retreat 2010 if unemployment keeps rising

The rise of Inflation jumps further - Inflation rose in October, and will probably keep climbing in the coming months

Banks to be sued easily by consumers - The government is to outline legislation allowing consumers to claim damages from financial institutions