UK spending power 'in heavy fall'
The average UK household is 15% worse off than it was five years ago, an Ernst & Young report suggests.
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Mortgage squeeze 'will continue'
The availability of mortgages will fall further in the next three months, lenders tell the Bank of England.
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Tough deals 'slow wage inflation'
Average wage inflation has eased following a series of tough public sector pay settlements, research shows.
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Car insurance fraud '£5m a week'
Insurers uncovered £5m a week of fraudulent motor insurance claims last year, says the industry body.
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Housing project scheme criticised
A government housing programme has proved more successful at demolishing homes rather than building new ones, a report says.
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UK life costs 'at least £13,400'
A single Briton needs to earn at least £13,400 a year before tax for a minimum standard of living, a report says.
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