News Archive
Unemployed forced into unfit homes
The recession is forcing more and more people to live in sub-standard and overcrowded housing that is often bad for their health, exposes them to increased crime levels and can resign their families to generations of poverty, a study claims.
April29thMillions caught in mortgage trap
Homeowners are experiencing worse customer service at banks bailed out by the Government during the recession than at other high street lenders, a survey has found.
April28thBad habits 'cause young death'
Smokers and heavy drinkers who eat poorly and get little exercise could be cutting their life expectancy by up to 12 years - news that shows the value of an income protection insurance policy for the families of those affected.
April27thPet insurance warning over rabbits
Rabbit owners are being urged to seek advice after research found many were ignorant about caring for their pet.
April22ndFirst mortgage rate at 20-year low
While many have turned to mortgage payment protection insurance as a way of easing the stresses of prohibitive property repayments, the pressures of owning a house have caused a large decline in the number of first-time buyers, research has shown.
April21stHouse prices add £6,000 in month
House prices jumped 2.6% over the last month as buyer interest increased in line with an expected spring surge.
April19thElection hits house market activity
The political uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the upcoming General Election means there will be little change in the amount of activity in the housing market in the near future, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said.
April14thChildren 'dying before parents'
Preventable diseases such as obesity and tooth decay are reaching epidemic levels among children, doctors at one of the UK's leading hospitals have warned.
April13thAccidents poll shows risk to income
A widespread lack of simple first-aid knowledge is leading to people sustaining injuries which stop them working.
April12thRise in UK mortgage repayments
Newly published figures have revealed that the recession encouraged homeowners to repay £7.11 billion on their mortgages.
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