Homeowners and first-time buyers may struggle to secure a mortgage in the coming months, as lending between banks and building societies deteriorates in the wake of the Bear Stearns crisis, experts have warned.

Added: 2008-03-18

Lending fears put squeeze on mortgages

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Israel opens peace talks with Syria

Israel and Syria have started indirect talks with the aim of signing a comprehensive peace agreement, the first attempt in eight years to end the decades-old conflict between the two neighbours.

Kenyan president urges MPs to back power-sharing deal

Pact will involve Mwai Kibaki continuing as president, with his rival Raila Odinga serving alongside him as prime minister

GLG star's exit could cost $4bn

GLG could lose up to $4.3bn (£2.2bn) of its total $24.6bn funds under management as a result of the impending departure of star hedge fund manager Greg Coffey.