Personal Finance
Repossessions up but outlook improves
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of people losing their homes to repossession rose slightly in the third quarter but there was a drop in the number of households in arrears and courts ordered fewer homes to be seized. Full Article
Asda sees most cut-throat Christmas for a decade
LONDON (Reuters) - Price competition between retailers this Christmas will be the most intense for a decade, Asda said on Thursday, as it unveiled the latest in a series of cut-price deals in the sector. Full Article
Irish anger at bank bailout
A winter of discontent is in store, as the Irish fume at a bailout plan which they say is way too generous to the banks who lent so freely when the "Celtic Tiger" was roaring. Full Article
Bulk annuities won't revive
Successive government statutes have made defined benefit pension schemes increasingly frightening for companies to manage on their balance sheet. Commentary
