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The Financial services Authority (FSA) has guaranteed savers’ first £50,000 of their deposits from bank failure. Couples with joint accounts will have £100,000 protection. The FSA today announced the changes to come into force from Tuesday to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). In a press conference today the chancellor also said the Bank of… Read more »
The House of Representatives has voted to approve the Bush administration’s $700 billion economic rescue package. The bailout bill was put before congressmen and women today, four days after world markets were sent tumbling when the plans were initially rejected in a shock outcome. The bill was approved by 263 votes to 171 against. It… Read more »