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The Stock Market Week From Hell

Bruce Jackson - 13 October 2008

As the UK Government invests up to £37 billion in Royal Bank of Scotland, and Lloyds TSB/HBOS, will Gordon Brown go down as the man who saved the global banking system? Bruce Jackson reflects on a horror week for stock market investors.

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Two Ways To Cut Your Mobile Phone Bill

Szu Ping Chan - 13 October 2008

Tied into a contract and want to save money? Here are two quick tips to cut your mobile costs.

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Friday At ICICI

Donna Werbner - 10 October 2008

Some savers with Indian bank ICICI were unable to access their accounts on Friday afternoon.

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