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Default retirement age to be axed
July 29, 2010 - 2:51pm
By Rebecca Rutt
Default retirement age to be axed
The default retirement age of 65 could be scrapped from October next year under proposals set out by the government. If plans are agreed, employers would no longer be allowed to dismiss staff when they reach 65.Under the current rule, set up in 2006, an employer must give six months notice before forcing someone to retire because of age, and they...
July 29, 2010 - 11:41am

House prices fall 0.5 per cent
House prices have fallen for the first time since February, prompting fears that the housing market recovery is over and a downward trend will set in for the rest of the year. 
July 29, 2010 - 2:50pm

Metro Bank opens its doors
Metro Bank - the first new UK high street bank to open in over 100 years – has finally opened for business. 
July 29, 2010 - 11:16am

Six more flop funds revealed
Artemis Capital, Standard Life Investments Cash, Axa Defensive Distribution, Axa Framlington UK Smaller Companies, Aviva Investors UK Ethical and UBS Absolute Return Bond are the latest ‘flop’ funds to be revealed by Money Observer research. 
July 29, 2010 - 2:52pm

BP vows to repair tarnished reputation
Beleaguered oil major BP has vowed to repair its damaged reputation with the appointment of the first ever American chief executive. 

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