A record number of people were declared insolvent in England and Wales during 2009 and the figure looks set to continue climbing this year, data shows today.
Those who don't file their tax self-assessment forms for the 2008/09 tax year by 11.59pm on 31 Jan (a Sunday) face an initial £100 penalty plus interest on late payments.
Buckinghamshire Building Society has launched a new fixed-term savings account, which pays the top rate available over a year, and unusually could rise further during the lock-in period.
15 January 2010
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