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Friday 6th June 2008

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Mortgage Rates

Simon analyses why Bradford & Bingley has become the latest lender to raise its mortgage rates for new borrowers.

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Rural Businesses

Rob meets the man who wrote a report on how to unlock billions of pounds in the rural economy.


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Record Prices

Gillian asks if this weekend's meeting between the G8 countries could help lower oil price.


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Consuming Issues

An expert answers your questions about credit ratings.


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Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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