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Northern Rock

I had some Northern Rock shares immediately before it was nationalised. At the time there was talk of compensation for shareholders, but i couldn't find any official information on it. I found an...

cariad16

vat

Please could someone tell what items have vat and items that don't have vat

Cockney Guy

Business prospecting websites?

Does anyone know of any good business prospecting websites? I'm aware of applegate, scoot, 118 and 192. I am also aware that Google Earth can be used. You know the sort of thing. Type of business?...

tim2969

My recent ex employer has my incorrect NI number...

... I was made redunant an few weeks ago and the DSS now inform my ex employer of 5 years has transposed to digits in my national insurance number. The DSS say they can sort iy out but could I sue my...

retrochoir

Oil industry

In a world economy where there is an increased demand for oil, are the oil companies restricting supply to inflate prices, or are they already operating at full capacity?

kevinryan

one oproduct

i am looking for a agent that represents one product companies to the major supermarkets &high st shops

nomes1

last will and testament

my grandmother died four weeks ago, i am sure i am a benificiary of her will but have heard nothing from her solicitor. how long should i expect to wait, and is there any way i can request to see a...

dmbr34937

10percent tax band

which government introduced it the tory or labour parties

lazo49

health & safety

what consists a hazard in the workplace?

charlie82

wrongly advised, not have high mobile bill

Please could someone advise me what to do. Before I went on holiday to America, I phoned my mobile company to check what the costs of using my mobile would be. The guy told me as I had the passport...

t-mids

How does this work

Hi, Seen this advert on gumtree and wondering how this works and is it legal ?? http://reading.gumtree.com/reading/14/26829914 .html

Bazile

Bradford & Bingley Rights Issue

I have received documentation re the above , setting out the following options :- 1. Take up all the rigths and purchase the additional shares offered , at 55 pence per share 2. Cashless take up -...

karmgirl

On �12000 I can borrow �54000

How will I ever afford a mortgage

filthiestfis

Hobbies Weekly magazine

My dad has given me a colelction of "Hobbies Weekly" magazines from the pre-war era. How much would they fetch?

ray bush

House auction (hows it done)

How do you go about auctioning your house ,do you have to do it via an agency ?( hows it done) .Need a bit of advice for my son .Like many others at the moment he needs a quick sale preferably without...

Im a BusyBee

Which group of banks does sainsbury bank belong to please??

can anyone tell me?? thanx.

Carragol

Investment in Iran

What are the current sanctions imposed on British businesses wishing to set up in Iran? Are there special tax conditions and sanctions imposed? Does anybody know of any websites which may point me in...

jeanthree7

Need a simple answer

What will be the payback period if the initial after-tax cost is $5,000.00 and it is expected to provide after-tax operating cash flows of $1,800,00 in year 1, $1,900,00 in year 2, $700,000 in year 3,...

indieanna86

Which Credit Card??

Hi All, I'm off on holiday in a few weeks time and want to take a credit card, just in case of emergencies. After the hol I plan on getting rid of it. Trouble is I've never had a credit card before...

Dudley

Who backs who in the investment sector?

Does anyone know of a website please where there is a list of who companies like Bradford & Bingley, Alliance & leicester, The Post Office etc are either owned by or who's investment accounts are...

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