Archive for August 19th, 2009

Yell Group adds 16 percent on 250

European equities markets were mixed Wednesday, with London’s markets up slightly but others seeing declines.
The FTSE 100 added 0.08 percent to 4,689.67 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.19 percent to 8,370.25.
Over on the 250, directories publisher Yell Group (LSE: YELL) led gainers on the index and in a mixed media sector as [...]

Sterling slips as Bank wrongfoots markets

The pound remained in reverse gear today as the latest details of the Bank of England's monetary policy upset currency markets yet again

Falling pound coins

Currys left us in a hole over damages

When Currys delivered our TV and washing machine the driver broke our manhole cover, but the company says its insurer won’t pay out. Is this fair?

Currys

How to net the best broadband deal

Having a broadband connection is as essential in most modern homes as the telephone and TV. We take a look at the best deals

Planet Earth

Shoppers suffer from confusion over rights

Consumers are being denied their right to exchange faulty goods because of confusing consumer laws, including an EU directive and the Sale of Goods Act

High Street Shops

King wanted shock £75bn economy boost

Markets were shocked today by the revelation that Bank of England Governor Mervyn King had wanted to pump even more money into the economy than the £50bn settled on this month

Mervyn King