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Thursday 22nd May 2008

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Bank Charges

We have the latest on the ruling by the High Court allowing the Office of Fair Trading to scrutinise if bank charges are fair.


Students

Living Longer

As part of his living longer series, Simon finds out how longer school children think they'll live and what they're got in mind for retirement.


Coins

Retail Expansion

Amid the credit crunch, the Queen officially opened the Liverpool One shopping centre, which has become the biggest urban retail developments in Europe.


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Student Debt

Rachel takes a look at the history of the student loan and answers some of your queries.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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