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- House prices rose 0.6% in January, says Halifax
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:54:16 Z
The average UK house price is now £161,000.
- The 20 postcodes most 'at risk' of burglary
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:35:34 Z
The areas in the UK that see the most home insurance claims for theft or burglary, and the postcodes that are least at risk.
- House prices flat as market 'dogged by uncertainty'
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:00 Z
January marked the eighteenth month that house prices did not rise, according to Hometrack.
- Buying a house is now cheaper than renting one
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:00 Z
Buying a house is over £100 a month cheaper than renting, according to Halifax. Wales is the exception.
- Mansion tax: a terrible, unworkable idea
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:58:02 Z
Vince Cable?s plan to impose a tax on properties worth more than £2 million is impractical, unethical and cowardly, argues Linton Chiswick.
BBC News
- Obama: 'I deserve a second term'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:28:41 GMT
President Barack Obama tells a US network that he deserves a second term in the White House, as a poll puts his approval rating above 50%.
- Blasts rock north Nigeria cities
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:11:40 GMT
A police station in the northern Nigerian city of Kano and a market in Maiduguri to the west are rocked by explosions.
- Ian Paisley admitted to hospital
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:56:06 GMT
The former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital.
- Brazil privatises airport running
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:40 GMT
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
- Radical cleric Qatada given bail
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:22:30 GMT
Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
BBC Business News
- Brazil privatises airport running
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:40 GMT
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
- VIDEO: Chinese airlines 'to shun EU tax'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:22 GMT
Beijing has banned Chinese airlines from taking part in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
- Gers Whyte may have lied to court
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:20:23 GMT
BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
- Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:35:23 GMT
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
- Gas price rises as freeze bites
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:21:31 GMT
The price of gas in the UK hits its highest level for five years as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand across Europe.