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Wednesday 2nd April 2008

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Wednesday 2nd April

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Houses

Mortgage Choices

As internet bank First Direct decides to withdraw mortgages to new customers, Gillian looks at what you can do to improve your chances of getting an affordable first mortgage or re-mortgaging deal.

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Rice

Rice Restrictions

We ask the boss of Veetee Rice how the business will be affected by India's ban on the export of non-basmati rice.

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Isles of Scilly beach

Seasonal Trade

Rachel visits the Isles of Scilly tourist trade relies heavily on seasonal workers from Eastern Europe.

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Cartoon bank

Your emails

Simon looks at your reaction, following his report about what protection is offered if you choose to save in a foreign bank.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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