When bank staff get it wrong
In January I wrote about a nasty little scheme perpetrated by a business known variously as Euro-link, the World for Less and General Vision International.
The company ...
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Do banks give a feck?
Earlier this month I asked my bank to make a payment to arrive on April 1 (Bank computer crash stirs fears of no holiday cash, March 29). I was told that because of the B...
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Charities mourn loss of popular figurehead
The Queen Mother's favourite charities today paid tribute to her support for their good causes but admitted that their finances would be unaffected by her demise.
The ch...
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Fuel, health and disability
Fuel bills and other costs
Primarily directed at older people, grants can be provided for heating and insulation. A cold weather payment of ?8.50 is available in weeks w...
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Getting cash back
Q I ordered a computer from a company and they took payment for it. I subsequently cancelled the order in writing as directed on the invoice before the computer was deliv...
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Warranty worries
Q I bought a computer from PC World last August on a 12-month interest-free payment deal. I didn't buy PC World's expensive coverplan, but the machine is covered by a 12-...
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Railtrack plan no u-turn, says Byers
The transport secretary, Stephen Byers, today rejected accusations that taxpayers will foot the bill for a scheme to compensate Railtrack shareholders.
Mr Byers, who has...
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Head of revenue and benefits, Worcester
The team I manage collects council tax and business rates and pays housing benefit to residents on low incomes. We provide a service to local residents and businesses, al...
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Press did not breach code in teacher case
The press complaints commission has ruled that payment offers to the families of child witnesses in the case of a teacher accused of indecency were not a breach of its co...
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Energis declines to pay out as new deal looms
Struggling telecom business Energis yesterday said it will not pay its bondholders a £13.7m interest payment which falls due today, leaving the company technically i...
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