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M&S Money set to expand

M&S Money is plotting an expansion into the banking market with a customer consultation on current accounts and mortgages.

‘Awful start’ to year as snow batters sales at high street stores

Britain’s high street shops suffered their worst January in at least 15 years after snow and economic problems hammered sales, the British Retail Consortium said today.

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Markets & Economy

Santander may sell share of UK business

It emerged yesterday that Spanish bank Santander could opt to sell a minority stake in its UK business while retaining the rest.

Euro slips further as concerns over debt loads continue

The euro and the pound remained under pressure yesterday, edging lower against the dollar as concerns over government debt in Europe continued into a new week, but share prices on most European markets stabilised after last week’s losses.

Santander eyes £15bn flotation on stockmarket

Santander is examining plans to list its UK banking business on the stock market with a target value of more than £15bn, according to a report yesterday.

Corporate & SME

Energy start-up has the power to succeed

The debate about what would be the best mix of energy sources to use to ensure the country has an efficient and sustainable future is likely to rage on for some time.

An eye for a good bull is worth its weight in gold

The recent buoyant trade for store cattle put breeders of suckled calves in an optimistic mood at United Auction’s sale of pedigree bulls at Stirling last week.

Rose defends new M&S chief’s salary

The £15 million pay package for incoming Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland was yesterday defended by the retailer’s current chief, Sir Stuart Rose.

Personal Finance

Banks can be as clueless as customers on tricky details

Bank accounts and credit cards may seem like the most straightforward of financial arrangements.

Scammers use ‘tax rebates’ to cheat online consumers

Scams Awareness Month is under way, with a nationwide ‘Scamnesty’ run in partnership with 129 local authority trading standards services.

Call to check tax codes after HMRC computer glitch

Q I’ve read that HMRC has blundered and is sending out the wrong tax codes. How can I make sure I’m not paying too much tax?

Analysis

Why it could pay to get wise to Dubai’s investment potential

The lift in the Burj Khalifa takes just 55 ear-popping seconds to climb to the 124th-floor viewing deck of the world’s tallest building and Dubai’s latest record-breaking triumph.

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