Conservative plans for pensions, taxation and benefits
Paul Lewis interviews George Osborne, looks at the latest fixed-rate mortgage deals and talks to the chief executive of Wasps Rugby about plans to raise Β£35 million in bonds.
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne talks to Paul Lewis about his record over the past five years and his plans for taxation, benefits and supporting homebuyers, if the Conservatives win the election.
The Co-op Bank lowered the bar on the 'how low can they go' mortgage contest this week with a two year fixed rate deal at a record 1.09%. Barclays and HSBC have recently announced 1.99% five year fixed rate mortgages. Money Box looks at the strings attached and asks whether such low rates are here to stay.
And Wasps Rugby Club have unveiled an eye-catching 7 year bond designed to raise Β£35 million. The bonds offer a high rate of return, but could there be a sting in the tail?
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