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News Archive
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Improve skills or 'economy doomed'
Systems which provide new skills and employment need to be massively improved if the UK wants to maintain its global economic ranking, the Commission for Employment and Skills has said.
July30th -
A third of dogs 'are overweight'
More than 30% of dogs in the UK are heavier than they should be, it has been warned.
July28th -
Workers 'disillusioned' with jobs
One in five workers fear they may lose their job amid the uncertain economic climate, according to a new survey.
July27th -
Older workers 'face wall of ageism'
A national charity has warned that the Government\'s plans to reform benefits will lead to older workers facing an
July26th -
Families face 'economic squeeze'
The Bank of England\'s chief economist has underlined the importance of income protection insurance by warning that the economy faces a
July23rd -
New V5C to reduce vehicle crime
The V5C has been re-designed to protect motorists from vehicle crime.
July22nd -
Women: Men must pay for everything
Results from a new survey have shown that more than a quarter of women said they would like it if their partner could pay for everything.
July21st -
Repossessions 'to hit 175,000'
The number of repossessions could soar to 175,000 a year by 2012, an unpublished report shows.
July20th -
One month till cash runs out - poll
The average worker in Britain could last a month before running out of money if they found they were unable to work, according to a survey by ICM.
July19th -
Landlords fearful of rate rises
A rise in the base rate of interest by just 1% would see a fifth of landlords unable to cover their mortgage repayments through rental returns alone, research has found.
July16th -
Britons 'face pensions shortfall'
Four out of ten people are not saving enough to support themselves in retirement, an insurance trade body has warned.
July15th -
Debt deniers facing a grim future
Many consumers display a worryingly lax attitude to their financial situation, a study by market research agency Opinium found, despite the Government tightening its purse strings to bring down the deficit and total personal debt topping £1,460 billion.
July14th -
FSA to restrict mortgage lending
Potential mortgage borrowers will have to prove they can afford home loans under new proposals from the Financial Services Authority, it has been announced.
July13th -
Green policies 'will hurt the poor'
The poorest people in the UK will see little benefit from new climate change policies, a government advisory group has warned.
July13th -
Motorway ordeal for runaway cat
A national animal rescue charity has revealed a cat that fled from a car on the M1 motorway three months ago has survived his terrifying ordeal.
July9th -
Study into illness among dog breed
Researchers will attempt to understand the influence of diet and exercise on a breed of dogs' susceptibility to illness and disease by charting the lifestyle of up to 20,000 puppies.
July8th -
Could you work until you dropped?
The latest research by stationery supplies company AOS Online shows that Britons spend around 80% of their adult lives at work.
July7th -
'Bionic' cat fitted with new feet
A cat which lost its rear paws after an accident with a combine harvester has had a pair of prosthetic feet fitted in a world-first operation.
July1st