Economy

The number of properties taken into possession by mortgage lenders dropped by some 20% in 2001, according to figures released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Fewer than 1 in 625 mortgages in the UK ended up as a repossession in 2001, compared with 1 in 130 back in 1991 when repossessions peaked.

Ernst & Young survey reveals a new generation of entrepreneurs who are more formally educated but still love to take risks

Ernst & Young report reveals that the UK's leading entrepreneurs feel their contributions to the UK economy are not recognised but remain upbeat about growth prospects for 2002

The Experience of the Competitive Market survey was conducted by MORI on behalf of Ofgem - the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets - in August and September 2001. The 2001 review looks at how the competitive market is progressing.

Nearly half of over 45s in the UK have never heard of the term 'annuity' and less than a third would know where to buy one from, according to new research released today.

By a margin of 5:1, the British public believe that it is more important that companies should show a high degree of responsibility in difficult economic times, according to MORI's annual general public survey on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Consumers rate the safety and security of their money as one of the most important factors when taking out investments, insurance or placing deposits, a MORI poll for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) reveals today.

A UK international trade policy that puts the interests of poor countries on the same level as the interests of British business would receive the backing of most Britons according to a new MORI poll published today by CAFOD, the Catholic aid agency.

Top employers' organisation kicks off national conference amid increasing economic uncertainty