Scottish home buyers could face hundreds more pounds in legal costs and possible delays if proposals to separate lender and buyer representation go head.
Solicitors will vote on Friday over whether to move forward on …

Metro Bank is to offer its mortgage products through Tenet Group ARs and DA firms as it continues to expand its intermediary presence.
It was revealed earlier this month that the company was looking to …

For those who need breathing space to pay back card debt, Barclaycard has launched the first 25-month 0% balance transfer card

Barclaycard has launched a market-leading 25-month 0% balance transfer card, the longest 0% period ever offered.
The Barclaycard …

Barclays is launching a mortgage that allows family members to use their savings to help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder.
First rumoured in June 2012, the family springboard mortgage will be available to borrowers with …

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Chief exec of NHS Direct to step down
Nick Chapman to step down from NHS Direct next year.

IT staff morale hits new low
EHI Primary Care’s survey shows NHS …

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Norovirus cases up 83%
Figures from HPA show confirmed cases are up 83% on last season.

Mental illness services pilot announced
Pilot projects announced by the DH to help improve …

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Early pregnancy assessment recommended
NICE guidance says early pregnancy services should be made available seven days a week.

NHS savings claims questioned
Claims of savings of £5.8bn questioned by public …

Virgin Money have given first time buyers a boost with reductions to their interest rates on a number of mortgages across their range.
The updated range will be available from 7 December 2012 and the main …

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Trainee doctor numbers to be cut
The Department of Health says number of trainee doctors to be cut.

Waiting times getting longer
A CQC survey showed 33% of people spent …

Britain’s biggest building society is lowering rates on a number of mortgage products from tomorrow, including deals that are available to buyers who can only set aside a small deposits.
In its fourth wave of …