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Want high definition television? Here's the lowdown
High-definition television, or HDTV as it is better known, is expected to be the Christmas present of choice for many households this year; falling costs have seen interest widen beyond the well-heeled and gadget-conscious.
The cheque fraud's in the post
We are bombarded with adverts for insurance to protect us against identity theft, reminded numerous times not to let credit cards out of our sight at restaurants and warned of the dangers of "phishing", where fraudsters steal our details online.
Flood victims suffer as insurance costs rise
Flood victims continue to face spiralling costs for home insurance as excesses for flood cover rise to levels that are making their properties virtually impossible to sell.
Debt management firms face scrutiny
Debt management firms' online adverts, cold calls and customer complaint procedures are to be scrutinised by the Office of Fair Trading in a bid to protect consumers from being misled.
Cornwall beach development creates new wave of controversy
One of Britain's longest-running planning rows has been reignited by a proposal to build some 500 flats on three of the country's best-known beaches in Cornwall.
Small business accounts suffer miserly interest rates
If you think interest rates on personal savings accounts have fallen miserably over the past year, spare a thought for the generally lousy rates being offered to small businesses – including clubs, societies and many charities – with money on deposit.
Q&A: The Lloyds share issue
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the biggest rights issue in history, as it seeks £13.5bn in new capital.
Lloyds travel insurance left us in a jam
We were due to fly from Bristol on 28 August for a holiday booked using my Lloyds TSB credit card.
Lloyds rights issue looks distinctly unattractive
If you're one of Lloyds/Halifax's three million shareholders, you probably received a weighty rights issue document this week.
Landbanking: the plots thicken
Double, treble or multiply your money even further – and all within a few years.