A backward glance
There was nothing to muffle the gunshots fired into the back of Sidaram Manjhi's head. They reverberated through the lush fields of the village of Mauri and sounded warni...
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EU targets internet tax avoidance
Consumers could be forced to pay more VAT on music downloads and internet telephony provided by companies operating in low-tax havens and offshore islands under plans due...
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Where can I get a loan?
The list is long and ranges from high street banks, to those that operate only on the internet or telephone, to building societies, credit unions, specialised loan compan...
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Taxpayer faces extra £70m bill for GPs' out-of-hours work
Reform of GPs' out-of-hours services will cost the taxpayer £70m more than anticipated this year, but there is no evidence patients are receiving better treatment, ...
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APR and EAR
These strange acronyms are often seen following the headline rates for current and savings accounts, overdrafts, loans and credit card charges.
APR stands for annual per...
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Pound rises to one-year high
The pound rose to its highest level in a year against the dollar in anticipation of higher UK interest rates this year after a surge in raw material costs for manufacture...
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Prison not working' for young offenders
Re-offending rates among young prisoners are so high that alternatives to custody should be considered in all cases, according to a new report today.
The study (pdf), by...
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Borrowers can be choosers
Provident Financial is never going to win a popularity contest. It is the company that launched a credit card last year with an interest rate of up to 70% under the sloga...
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UK growth meets Bank's expectations
Britain's economic growth rate in the first quarter came in line today with the Bank of England's forecast, reinforcing expectations that interest rates will stay unchang...
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London pays big car insurance premium
Motorists living in London pay 27% more than the national average for car insurance, research showed today.
High crime rates and the sheer volume of traffic have pushed ...
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