News Archive
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.
January29thFSA bolsters mortgage arrears rules
The Financial Services Authority has introduced tough new measures to protect homeowners who fall into arrears.
January26thGM 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.
January22ndBeckham'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.
January18thNorth 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.
January13thFire crews rescue dog from icy lake
A dog is recovering after it fell through a frozen lake in Leicestershire.
January11thWarning over 'battery farmed' dogs
A charity has condemned the 'battery farming' of dogs and claims many owners are unaware of their dog's background.
January8thProperty 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.
January7thPublic sector workers earn more
Those in the public sector earn nearly 10% more than those in the private sector, it has been reported.
January5thStamp 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