Mint goes roaming to cut mobile call charges
Talk costs, they say in the mobile phone industry. Take the two minute phone call from Spain to Switzerland on Telefonica's network charged at a rate of £19 a minute...
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Studying the form
"Second only to Poppleton in teaching quality." "Officially rated the best new university in Loamshire." Yes, it's league table time again!
A love of league tables lie...
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High birthrate threatens to trap Africa in cycle of poverty
There are 27.7 million people in Uganda. But by 2025 the population will almost double to 56 million, close to that of Britain, which has a similar land mass. In 44 years...
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Bike doctor
Dear Matt,
I recently read that cyclists now need third-party accident cover (Warning to cyclists who do not have insurance). What is your view? And where is best to buy...
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FTSE follows US lead despite Corus fall
The FTSE 100 climbed 41 points to 5929.3 today, driven by strong M&A talk in the financial services sector and as-expected second quarter GDP figures from the US.
A fall...
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Getting down to brass and tax
When a tale about cows with regional accents burst on to the Today programme last week, the silly season was clearly in full swing. But while Tony Blair was cavorting in ...
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A bad credit risk? How to check if your number is up
Although the average debt per person in Britain amounts to nearly £23,000, most people are clueless when it comes to the contents of their credit report, according ...
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Female bankruptcy levels on the up
A growing number of women are becoming bankrupt as a result of credit card debts and rising household bills, figures showed today.
The proportion of women bankrupts has ...
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Want to make money, or just not lose it?
Most investors think their key objective is to generate the highest possible returns: in fact, many of us actually want to make sure we do not lose money. Capital protect...
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Car-centric country is feeling the pinch
For those who dream of owning a cliff-top eyrie overlooking the Golden Gate bridge, it could soon be time to buy. Few indicators better illustrate the American economy's ...
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