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		  <title>Virgin Money lounge opens in Manchester</title>
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		      		      Virgin Money has opened its first Lounge in 2012 at 98 King Street in Manchester.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Lloyds beats target for small business lending</title>
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		      		      Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it has beaten its targets under the Merlin agreement, for lending to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Increase your profitability in 2012</title>
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		      		      Whichever way you look at them, business forecasts aren’t particularly bright for 2012. But there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without having to make large investments.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>More monkey business for Yorkshire people finders</title>
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		      		      Yorkshire based people-finding service FinderMonkey is set for expansion after finding an original and potentially lucrative niche in the market.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Friends Provident International offshore bonds receive 5 Star Rating</title>
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		      		      Friends Provident International (FPI) has received a Defaqto 5 Star Rating for its UK offshore bond products, Reserve Advance and Succession Planning Bond.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Halifax wins Moneyfacts Best Customer Service Award</title>
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		      		      Halifax has picked up the big prize at the latest Consumer Moneyfacts Awards after being named Best Customer Service provider at a ceremony at London&#039;s HAC.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Lloyds TSB enhances insurance offering on current accounts</title>
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		      		      From 01 February this year all Lloyds TSB Silver, Gold, Platinum and Premier current account customers will be automatically covered for any disruption to their travel as part of the travel insurance policy.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Plan ahead to make savings on your travel money this half term</title>
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		      		      Those planning a half term holiday next week or a last minute romantic getaway for Valentine&#039;s could save up to £100 by planning their travel money before jetting off.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Make your wages do the hard work, and save a packet</title>
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		      		      Brits could boost their wages by being financially savvy in 2012, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket.com.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>N&amp;P’s Gold Classic Current Account saves travellers money</title>
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		      		      The changes to its Gold Current Account in January 2011 have saved Norwich &amp; Peterborough Building Society (N&amp;P) customers thousands of pounds in overseas debit card transaction fees and charges over the last 12 months - and won N&amp;P “Best Debit Card For Use Abroad” in the prestigious Moneynet 2012 Awards - the building society announced.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>HSBC highlights commitment to UK business in 2012</title>
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		      		      HSBC has announced a number of commitments aimed at supporting UK businesses in 2012. The bank will continue to provide strong support for businesses which trade or aspire to trade internationally and commits to providing lending facilities to support business growth and job creation.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Santander offers ‘fee-free&#039; buffer on overdrafts and daily ‘grace period&#039;</title>
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		      		      Santander is introducing a number of changes to its overdraft facilities designed to support its customers in managing their money.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Childhood choice... bank account for life?</title>
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		      		      The average person in the UK has had their main bank account for more than 20 years, according to research from Halifax. 		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>Refinancing deal fuels energy firm&#039;s future growth</title>
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		      		      Aberdeen-based energy company, Energy Environmental Group, is set for future growth and investment following the completion of a refinancing deal with Santander Corporate Banking.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		  <title>The Co-op funds Youth Hostel accommodation refurbishment</title>
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		      		      The Co-operative Bank has agreed a £13m funding package with national accommodation provider YHA (the Youth Hostels Association) in England and Wales.		    ]]>
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		  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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