Analysts are predicting a wave of increases in mortgage interest rates after Halifax announced it would increase its standard variable rate (SVR) to 3.99% from 3.5% in May.

George Osborne is preparing to alter plans to strip some middle income families of child benefit ahead of a House of Commons debate on the issue.

Geir Haarde, the former Icelandic Prime Minister, is to go on trial on charges of negligence during the 2008 financial crisis.

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Crude oil prices hit a 43-month high on Thursday following reports a Saudi Arabian pipeline had exploded.

The 50p top rate of tax is damaging the economy and reducing government income, according to a letter signed by more than 500 business leaders.

The FSA has proposed changes to the way pension transfer values are calculated.

Nicola Horlick, chief executive of Bramdean Asset Management, has joined forces with two 3i alumni to launch a new investment business.

The FSA has finalised its guidance on when firms can (and can not) receive commission post-Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The Investment Management Association (IMA) said it is "very disappointed" with elements of the FSA's guidance on the treatment of trail commission post-RDR.