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My Financial Estrangement at a Top University

Harriet Williamson | Posted 28.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Read More: University, Financial, Elitism, Snobbery, State Schools, Private Schools, Student Life, Tuition Fees, UK Universities & Education News
Harriet Williamson

In my first year, I was informed by a tutor that students who had attended independent schools were more likely to be 'confident' and 'well-prepared' than those who had received a state education, and that this would help propel them through their degrees.

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Five Easy Ways to Save Money for the Future

Lauren Razavi | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: Finance, Money, Cash, Future, Budgeting, Saving, Financial, Budget, Save, Pensions, Personal Finance, UK Lifestyle News
Lauren Razavi

The future is a scary concept. Whether you're a school leaver, the family breadwinner in the prime of your career, or about to enter retirement, it's natural to have concerns about the years to come. Money is the primary area of worry for most people, but there are simple and painless ways to prepare without winning the lottery.

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All But Four F1 Teams Financially Struggling

Todd McCandless | Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Sport
Read More: Formula One, Toyota, Teams, F1b, Pat Symonds, Honda, F1, Williams, Prize Money, Loss, Grand Prix, Agreement, Commercial, Motor Sport, Concern, Bmw, Worries, Financial, 4, Formula 1, Top, 10, Four, Marussia, UK Sport News
Todd McCandless

Marussia designer Pat Symonds has addressed the recent concerns over the prize money payout as only the top 10 team will receive any compensation for the performance in the series. Symonds, a long-time F1 man, says that things are very difficult at the team and suggests that all but the top four teams are feeling the economic crunch.

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Banking Reforms - Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?

Tom Davies | Posted 27.05.2013 | UK Politics
Read More: Basel, Competitiveness, Bonus, Banking, Crisis, Financial, City, Regulation, Reform, UK Business, UK Economy, UK Politics News
Tom Davies

The politicization of banking reforms makes a mockery of the problem at hand. Regulators at all levels should have unchecked power to impose reforms as they see fit. When it comes to regulation, the Basel committee should not be making concessions to the private sector whatsoever.

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Overrated: Why Relying Solely on Credit Rating Agencies Is No Longer Worth the Risk

European Parliament Web Team | Posted 15.03.2013 | UK Politics
Read More: Sovereign Debt, European Parliament, European Commission, Economic Crisis, Credit Rating Agencies, Financial, Crisis, Financial Crisis, European Union, Credit Rating, UK Politics News
European Parliament Web Team

The crisis of the last few years showed that although credit rating agencies can be useful, they are far from infallible.

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Who Are The 'Star Business Performers Of 2012?'

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 27.12.2012 | UK
Read More: FTSE 100, Debenhams, Fiscal Cliff, Financial, UK Business, Business, Winners in Business, Ftse 250, Fiscal, UK News

The FTSE 250 Index, has been the surprising star performer of 2012, as investors put their money behind companies they are more "comfortable with" ami...

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Occupy Wall Street = Mainstream Fail

Jason Reed | Posted 03.12.2011 | UK
Read More: Iceland Revolution, New York, Iceland, Money, Stock Exchange, The Alyona Show, David Cameron, Icelandic Revolution, Capitalism, Fiscal Policy, Prime Minister, Occupy London Stock Exchange, The Markets, UK Riots, Occupy Wall Street, Alyona Show, Protests, Financial Crisis, Financial, Jason Reed, Rt, Al Jazeera, Wall Street, UK News
Jason Reed

Occupy Wall Street is heading for its third week of protests. The movement was hesitant in its first steps, but it's now picking up momentum and spre...

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