Forex market differs very much from all other markets. It is the world's largest financial market with transactions worth trillions of dollar per day and is also the most liquid market. There are also many other things which make the

This week's edition offers energy tips in light of recent price hikes; another chance to secure the UK's leading loan rate; a look at mortgage payment protection; and student banking

Clare Francis reacts to the latest interest rate announcement; Rob Barnes looks at the popularity of Sky broadband; other articles offer tips for young drivers and credit card purchases

Kevin Mountford looks at the battle for current account custom and savings tools for children; Rob Barnes on internet security; and Tim Moss looks at a new borrowing option

This edition examines a rate war in the mortgage market; tactics used by insurers to retain custom; a rise in mobile charges by three networks; and Britain's expanding debt map

Personal debt in the UK has overtaken the country's gross domestic product (GDP) for the second consecutive year, it has been reported.

Budgeting drivers have been told not to purchase the cheapest car available in Britain.

A new ten per cent fixed-rate Portfolio Reserve has been launched by Cheshire Building Society and Norwich Union.

Two million people are trying to make money from their hobbies while holding down a day job, according to new research from insurance provider Direct Line.

UK consumers are very concerned about rising living costs, despite not reporting any impact from the credit crunch, according to Prudential.

New investment and banking products have been launched by the Bank of Scotland and the Yorkshire Bank.

Demand for fixed-rate mortgage deals has tripled in six months, according to new research from Abbey.

The cost of driving has increased beyond the rate of inflation, new research from uSwitch has shown.

The booming investment in properties is hindering the growth of Uganda's financial institutions and eating up savings according to an expert.

Yuasa Investments sold vehicles worth $60m (sh96b) in the 2007/08 financial year, the chairman has said, writes Samuel Balagadde.

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) plans to invest sh49b in forest development.

The Libyan government has unveiled plans to provide funding for the construction of a rubber processing factory in the central Liberian city of Gbarnga.

The head of the United Nations rural development arm underlined the crucial role played by African farmers in producing food and combating climate change, calling on the international community to boost their support for the agriculture sector on the continent.

Fidelity Life Assurance has paid ZMK 700 million (US$200 000) in bride price for Cavmont Life and Asset Management in Zambia as the listed concern bolsters its regional drive to fund local operations choked by the economic meltdown.

Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company has joined SAP, the world's leading provider of business software to introduce an enhanced offering focused on aiding consumer products, companies in their efforts to improve substantially the return on