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News Archive
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Joy for fat cat which loses pounds
With the issue of banker's bonuses still attracting the major headlines, the story of just one singular fat cat is far more heart warming.
January29th -
Loud colours land owners in the red
Car buyers have been warned to think carefully about their choice of colour for their new motor after an online used car retailer revealed that garish shades can shave hundreds of pounds off its re-sale value.
January28th -
FSA bolsters mortgage arrears rules
The Financial Services Authority has introduced tough new measures to protect homeowners who fall into arrears.
January26th -
Guinness tickled pink by record bid
A lovesick twentysomething from south London has come up with a novel way of mending his broken heart - by covering his white Fiat 500 in bright pink nail varnish.
January25th -
GM factory closure costs 2,000 jobs
The value of taking out an income protection insurance package has been brought to light with the news that car giant General Motors is to close a factory in Belgium with the loss of over 2,000 jobs.
January22nd -
Council warns drivers of floods
A council has urged drivers to take note of road-closed signs as north Herefordshire was hit by widespread flooding.
January21st -
Beckham's dog enjoys £2,000 flight
The Beckhams have spent £2,000 on flying David's British Bulldog to their Los Angeles home, it has been revealed.
January18th -
Car scrappage quota introduced
Motorists are waiting to see what impact a new quota system for the car scrappage scheme has on their policies, in particularly their car value protector schemes.
January18th -
Ford Transit tops MOT failure table
The agency responsible for vehicle licensing and testing in the UK has revealed an MOT 'failure table' of the country's most popular cars and vans.
January15th -
North East house prices 'falling'
Property prices fell in most areas of the North East last month, indicating that the housing market in some regions continue to suffer despite the national trend towards recovery.
January13th -
Fire crews rescue dog from icy lake
A dog is recovering after it fell through a frozen lake in Leicestershire.
January11th -
Warning over 'battery farmed' dogs
A charity has condemned the 'battery farming' of dogs and claims many owners are unaware of their dog's background.
January8th -
Property prices up for sixth month
The cost of property rose for the sixth month in a row in December with house prices ending 2009 1.1% higher than they started it, figures showed.
January7th -
Drivers face surge in motoring cost
Average petrol prices have risen above £5 a gallon for the first time in 15 months, the AA said today.
January6th -
Public sector workers earn more
Those in the public sector earn nearly 10% more than those in the private sector, it has been reported.
January5th -
Stamp duty holiday 'not a success'
Estimates on the cost of the stamp duty holiday, introduced in September 2008, suggest the scheme has not been as successful as the Government would have hoped.
January1st