Archive for 2011/06


Dilnot report set to call for more spending on care for older people - The Guardian


The Guardian

Dilnot report set to call for more spending on care for older people
The Guardian
The strong speculation is that they will do so by proposing a partnership deal between the state and the individual, whereby the former will fund any care costs above a cap of perhaps £35000 in return for the latter agreeing to save, take out insurance
Middle classes will be forced to stump up £35000 to pay for care as pensionersDaily Mail

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TJ Hughes files intention to appoint administrators - Property Week News


TJ Hughes files intention to appoint administrators
Property Week News
The move comes after its credit insurance was withdrawn for its suppliers in March and Property Week revealed (1/4/11) that it had entered negotiations with some of its landlords to obtain rent concessions. It is understood that a number of retailers

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Social care is on the critical list. But Dilnot won’t cure it - The Guardian


The Guardian

Social care is on the critical list. But Dilnot won't cure it
The Guardian
The coalition agreement promised a commission to "consider a range of ideas, including both a voluntary insurance system to protect the assets of those who go into residential care and a partnership scheme as proposed by Derek Wanless".

Home insurance mis-selling: a new scandal on the horizon? - MSN Money UK


Home insurance mis-selling: a new scandal on the horizon?
MSN Money UK
Banks have already been censured for mis-selling payment protection cover to millions, but are some also breaking the rules when it comes to home insurance? When the huge scandal surrounding payment protection insurance (PPI) was uncovered it caused

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Get A Free iPhone App To Check The Value Of Your Garden And Home Contents - Money High Street


Money High Street

Get A Free iPhone App To Check The Value Of Your Garden And Home Contents
Money High Street
“But it's crucial that these items aren't forgotten when arranging your home insurance policy, as favourite items – a luxury furniture set, exotic plants and sophisticated gardening equipment – can be costly to replace. “Garden items such as furniture,

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Home that melted an ice queen’s heart… - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Home that melted an ice queen's heart…
Daily Mail
homes. Her latest acquisition is a new-build house in Purley, Surrey, which she is buying with boyfriend Alex Goward, 30, an insurance broker. The couple paid £625000 for a four-bedroom house in a quiet residential street. Laura knocked £50000 off the

Pensions industry hits back over Solvency II - Financial News


Pensions industry hits back over Solvency II
Financial News
property, equity and some alternative investments. Although Michel Barnier, European commissioner for internal market and services, has said differences between pension funds and insurance companies will be taken into account when drawing up the

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British Land aims to raise $500m in US - Financial Times


British Land aims to raise $500m in US
Financial Times
British Land is planning to raise close to $500m by issuing bonds in the US private placement market in the latest sign of a big UK group diversifying funding sources. The UK's second-largest property company,

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Forwarding of CVs - Expat Forum


Forwarding of CVs
Expat Forum
Are you thinking about making Australia your new home? Want to meet others like you and discuss immigration, property, sport, socialising, food, cars, insurance, laws, taxes and anything related to Australia? In the past one week I have received 13 CVs

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Enforcement of Compulsory Insurance Begins Sept - THISDAY Live


Enforcement of Compulsory Insurance Begins Sept
THISDAY Live
The policy provides that no person shall use, or cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on the road unless a liability which he may incur in respect of death, bodily injury or damages to the property of a third party is insured with an