
Nationwide: house prices plunge 15.9% in 2008
There is still appetite for owner-occupation. The problems stem from a lack of credit.


Stock market report: Tuesday close
We'll beat storm, say Debenhams & Next
Europe's energy crisis deepens as Russia cuts gas
Obama: 'Our economy is very sick'
Iceland bank to sue UK over assets freeze
MPs urged into closing gender pay gap
Marks & Spencer 'to axe 1,000 jobs'

Mortgage hunting? Find a 40% deposit
London property owners face more gloom
Scottish Power slashes gas bills by 10%

Summary of the financial crisis
Thousands in negative equity on their cars
German U-turn on bail-out
Sterling claws back ground from the euroThis time fat cats will face revolt in their own ranks |
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Shareholders should make a point of examining annual reports. Those with high blood pressure should consult a doctor before turning to the page on remuneration |
Maxwell echo that should have alerted Madoff's fans |
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In the post mortem to the Madoff affair all are agreed: his choice of auditors should have flashed a giant warning signal |
Second time lucky for City |
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Our banks are firmly set on a course that is choking the life out of the economy |
Wrongs and rights of a downturn |
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People tend to think that no one raises money on the stock market in an economic downturn and when share prices are low |
Midas share tips: reformed Severn offers a rich yield |
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Financial Mail's ace stock picker looks back on 2008 and finds the leading pick throughout the turmoil has been a lender |
Hetherington: PPI cash nightmare |
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Financial Mail's ace investigator, Tony Hetherington, looks into problems ranging from PPI to illegible cheques |
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