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Northern homeowners struggle with debt
24th Aug 2011
A recent study has shown that bad debts on mortgages are climbing in the north with many homebuilders in the construction industry preferring to concentrate on the south of England where the economic climate is…
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Separating spouses war over CD collection and supermarket loyalty points
24th Aug 2011
When a marriage breaks down and a couple head for the divorce courts a number of items often attract the fiercest of rows – with prized shared possessions such as the house and the car,…
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The cost of beauty
24th Aug 2011
Known to many as ‘the beautiful game’ football has just started to get into the stride of the new season but many fans are being left high and dry as the costs of keeping up…
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Bankrupt Welsh pier needs to find new owner urgently
23rd Aug 2011
The pier in the Welsh area of Colwyn Bay has been thrust under the spotlight. Since being removed from the previous owner in 2008 due to bankruptcy, the trustee in bankruptcy says he no longer…
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Human rights challenge to Scottish tuition fee system
23rd Aug 2011
A top lawyer is about to mount a legal contest against the way in which Scottish ministers are choosing to interpret the law over student fees. Phil Shiner, from Public Interest Lawyers, has said that…
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New device launched to help homeowners reduce energy costs
23rd Aug 2011
As energy costs soar even higher, a new piece of equipment has been released into the market to help homeowners pinpoint where they are losing energy and wasting money on their utility bills. The kit,…
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US tells China that it is safe from debt default
23rd Aug 2011
The Vice President of the US, Joe Biden, has told China that the US will never end up defaulting on its debts, regardless of the public perception. Vice President Biden is currently visiting China and,…
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Top earners up overdrafts to survive
20th Aug 2011
The latest research has revealed that one in three families on a high income depend on a personal overdraft of at least £1000 in order to manage their finances each month. The report, released by…
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Unemployment figures climb as fears over economy rise
19th Aug 2011
The latest unemployment figures have put an end to hopes that the UK economy was well on its way to recovering despite the problems in the nearby eurozone. Experts had been expecting to see a…
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One in three Brits say they pay bills late.
19th Aug 2011
Those who feel guilty for always paying bills late can relax, as it turns out that as many as one in three people do not pay on time, according to the latest poll. The research…
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