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Care levy may hit estates by 10%

7:06am Thursday 11th March 2010

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Bumper John Lewis bonuses expected

8:32am Thursday 11th March 2010

Partners at department store John Lewis are expected to celebrate weightier bonuses following a profits bounce.

Care levy 'may hit estates by 10%'

1:38am Thursday 11th March 2010

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Mexican heads Forbes rich list

12:28am Thursday 11th March 2010

A Mexican billionaire has been ranked as the richest person in the world, the first time the title has been held by a non-American for 16 years.

Energy consumer debt 'hits £132'

12:28am Thursday 11th March 2010

Energy consumers in debt to their suppliers now owe an average £132 - 5% more than last year, according to a study.

Britons 'pay £9bn unnecessary tax'

12:28am Thursday 11th March 2010

Britons are set to pay £9 billion in unnecessary tax during 2010 as the majority of people fail to take simple steps to reduce their tax burden, research showed.

Energy company reduces gas prices

6:54pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Utility group EDF Energy has become the latest provider to announce a gas price reduction as it unveiled a 4% cut in standard bills.

Housing affordability remains high

3:57pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Housing affordability has remained at a seven-year high, despite the cost of property rising during 2009, research showed.

Firm starts mortgage reward scheme

2:04pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Property services group Countrywide has launched a new reward scheme for mortgage customers.

Economic storm not yet over - Brown

11:47am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Gordon Brown has admitted that recession-hit Britain faces more "bumps in the road" - but declared he has the character to lead the country to economic recovery.