Divorced: Can I have pension backdated?
I divorced after 47 years of marriage in 2007 but only got round to notifying the pension office last year. Can they backdate my pension for two years?
Google Finance sends users to China!
Google Finance (http://www.google.com/finance) appears to be having problems today – with users being directed to a Chinese language version of the site.
Google Finance is certainly no stranger to problems – screwy updates, tickers, and sections of data missing – problems usually associated with the massive amount of data Google has to rely on.
However, the current [...]
Northern Rock sees losses narrow
State-owned bank Northern Rock has today announced losses for the 2009 year fell to £258 million, compared with £1.36 billion in the previous year.
Despite the loss, the Newcastle-based bank said it is awarding staff £14.9m in bonuses but Gary Hoffman, the chief executive of Northern Rock, is waiving his payout.
Northern Rock said Mr Hoffman’s long-term [...]
Royal Mail won’t pay for son’s lost phone
I sent my son’s mobile phone for repair in October using Royal Mail Special Delivery, costing £5.50. It never arrived but Royal Mail won’t pay out
BA in talks with union to avert strikes
British Airways (BA) is to resume talks with the Unite union about averting industrial action.
BA‘s 12,000 cabin crew members have vowed to take industrial action over cost-cutting measures, which include a pay freeze and a switch to part-time working for thousands of staff.
Cabin crew members were scheduled to take 12 days of strike action [...]
Does Easter shorten the Isa deadline?
I’ve just realised the new tax year falls just after Easter this year. Do I have to apply for my Isa by April 1, or will the deadline be extended
