Number of people getting mortgages rises sharply
The Bank of England says the number of mortgages approved in March increased but from low levels.
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British Gas stops using contractors to force-fit prepayment meters
The change follows an outcry after agents working for British Gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people.
US bank seeks buyer as confidence crisis spreads
PacWest is the latest mid-sized bank to search for financial help as confidence in the sector falls.