30th August - 3rd Sept Round up of Last Weeks News

• UK car sales suffer sharp decline New car sales fell sharply in August for the second consecutive month, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have shown.

• Barclays to create 600 jobs in Glasgow Banking giant Barclays has announced that it is to create up to 600 jobs in Glasgow.

• Mortgage availability figures show shift The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, according to figures from Moneyfacts.

• Banks leave some customers in 'dire poverty' High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

• House prices fall again in August, says Nationwide House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.

• Plans for more £5 notes in cash machines All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from cash machines, a report has revealed.

• UK manufacturing 'boosted by overseas demand' Rising overseas demand has created buoyant conditions for manufacturers, an industry study suggests

• Masterplan set to attract investors A masterplan outlining 20 major projects for the future of Wellingborough is a step closer to be sent to investors.

• Commitment to move town's vision onward One of the leading lights behind the vision for Rushden's future has said it will be built on straight away.