Saturday 28 September 2002

AMP's Paul Batchelor was forced to resign this week

The award-winning personal finance programme, broadcast Saturdays at 12pm on BBC Radio 4.

UK insurance sector

As AMP's Paul Batchelor resigns due to weak finances at Pearl, we ask how safe the UK's life insurance companies are.

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AMP chief forced out

Taxing the pension lump sum

Opposition is growing to reports that the tax-free lump sum rule on pensions could be scrapped by the government.

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Pension review causes concern

Flood insurance

As the ABI clarifies new guidelines for flood cover, we examine what this means for consumers.

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Homeowners may lose flood insurance

Insurers' plans for flood cover

Q & A: The cost of flooding

Action urged on endowment mis-selling

The Consumers' Association is urging people who may have been mis-sold endowments to 'get even' and claim compensation.

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Call for action on endowments

Money Box at 25

As Money Box approaches its 25 anniversary, former presenter Louise Botting reflects on the last quarter century of personal finance.

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Money Box at 25