The credit crunch: one year on

Update: Fri, 01/08/2008 - 10:42

Last August, the credit crunch that had been rocking the US hit British soil. In just 12 months, the impact on house prices, the cost of living and the economy has been dramatic. Liam Tarry looks at the credit crunch one year on and asks what the future holds. Read more

Taxpayers' cash may kick-start mortgage market

By Liam Tarry    Update: Wed, 30/07/2008 - 08:23

The Treasury has ruled out setting up an US-style government-backed lender to kick-start the UK’s flagging mortgage market, but has hinted that it may allow banks to swap mortgage debt for taxpayer guaranteed bonds. Read more

Why are Britain's biggest funds sinking?

By Sonia Speedy    Update: Mon, 21/07/2008 - 15:03

Some of the UK’s biggest and best-loved funds are posting dismal performances. Sonia Speedy explains what is going on and asks what it means for existing and new investors. Read more

Credit crunching starts at home

I’m really bad at remembering to switch off the light when I leave a room. I guess that makes me bad for the environment. But as that famous saying goes, charity begins at home and so does credit crunching.

The Credit Crunch Dilemma - Staying in or going out?

"But London's so expensive!" said my best friend when I tried to invite her out for a night out on the town last night. And this wasn't one of my always broke university friends either. With a little help from my other best friend, Google, I decided to find out about all the free things you can do in London, here's what I discovered:

Middle-classes hit by debt crisis

Update: Mon, 19/05/2008 - 12:51

Seemingly affluent households are increasing seeking debt advice as the credit crunch hits middle-England, debt organisations have reported. Read more

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Is the mortgage market on the road to recovery?

Update: Fri, 30/05/2008 - 09:24

The mortgage market could be on the road to recovery as Abbey becomes the latest lender to reduce interest rates on its mortgages. Read more

Rising number of borrowers at risk of repossession

Update: Fri, 09/05/2008 - 14:56

The government has pledged £10 billion to help struggling homeowners as figures reveal the number of borrowers at risk of having their homes repossessed has soared in the past year. <br /> Read more

Rents on the rise as buy-to-let mortgages disappear

Update: Wed, 07/05/2008 - 10:43

The cost of renting a home is set to increase as the credit crunch hits buy-to-let landlords. Read more

Every cloud has a silver lining

Update: Tue, 06/05/2008 - 15:15

Every cloud has a silver lining - even if that cloud happens to be the credit crunch. We all know who is losing from the credit crunch, but is anyone out there winning? Read more