Broadband speeds increased by more than a fifth last year, Ofcom, the statutory regulator, reckons, but consumer groups claim progress is patchy with many rural areas being left behind and internet service providers’ (ISP’s) advertising is misleading. Nearly a third of internet users found broadband speeds slower than expected, according to Ofcom’s report last year. [...]
Rural house prices rise 35pc faster than in town as wealthy pensioners displace local youngsters
House prices have risen 35pc faster in the countryside than in urban areas during the last decade, according to Halifax, turning some villages into dormitory suburbs and pricing local young people out of home ownership. Wealthy pensioners retiring to the countryside and buyers of holiday homes have propelled the average rural house price to more [...]
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House prices rise in London to divide a nation of ‘haves and have-nots’
One terraced house in Camden changed hands for an eye-stretching £19m last month and the average price of property excluding flats in the City of Westminster hit a new record of £2.4m, according to new analysis of Land Registry tax receipts. LSL Property Services – owners of estate agents Your Move and Reeds Rains – [...]
Asian stocks rise on Greek deal
Asian shares rose sharply following a fresh deal on Greek debt View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Rise in gold producers fails to cheer Asia
Stock markets were mixed as caution continued to blanket the region due to worries about debt issues in the US and Europe View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Rise in spin-offs as groups focus on valuation
A rising number of US companies have moved to streamline operations this year through asset sales and spin-offs in a bid to remedy lacklustre stock market valuations View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Trichet signals ECB interest rate rise
Eurozone inflation was steady at 2.7 per cent in June but continued pressure on prices could trigger a rise in interest rates next week View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Asia stocks rise as Greece passes austerity plan
Banks and resources led as stocks rose in reaction to news the Greek parliament passed a package of austerity measures View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage
Stocks and euro rise as Greece passes austerity package
Equities and oil are firmer in reaction to news that the Greek parliament has passed a package of austerity measures View full post on Financial Times – UK Homepage