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Third of Britons risk getting rejected for credit

Research from Aqua Credit Cards found that three-quarters of UK adults expect to be accepted by lenders when applying for [..]


 
 

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Giro d'Italia 2013: stage 20 results

Stage results, general classification, points, mountain and young rider standings after stage 20, and moreReading this on a [..]


 
 

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Energy suppliers held back gas during UK shortage

Terminals near London and in Wales were 40% and 52% full on the day it was claimed the UK had six hours' worth of gas [..]


 
 

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George Osborne is upbeat, but the squeeze shows no sign of ending soon | La

Despite the IMF's criticism, the chancellor is confident the UK economy will improve by 2015, but is he being too [..]


 
 

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Co-op halts new business lending

Co-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators.


 
 

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Why are co-operatives such popular places to work?

A recent survey has found that co-operatives are more attractive to employees than mainstream private businessesDespite [..]


 
 

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The Woolwich murder did not merit the Cobra treatment | David Livingstone

The government's reaction ensured international recognition for the perpetrators and makes copycat attacks more likelyThe [..]


 
 

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Courageous science policy thinking we might all live to regret | Kieron Fla

The spending review is looming and rumours abound of cuts or changes that could damage UK science. The latest concerns the [..]


 
 

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Next leads fallers after downgrade as FTSE edges lower

Leading index uncertain after Thursday's slump on quantitative easing and slowdown fearsAfter volatile trading in Japan [..]


 
 

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Syria needs Britain's help, but it does not need our weapons

Government outrage does not provide a sound basis for such a material policy change as vetoing the EU arms embargoThe most [..]


 
 

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Euro bank chief sees UK improvements

European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" [..]


 
 

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High street blight: are pound shops better than empty shops?

Even McDonald's has left Rochdale town centre. But what can struggling high streets do to bring shoppers back?The north-west [..]


 
 

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Nissan recalls Micras over steering problem

Japanese firm is calling back 841,000 cars worldwide after some drivers reported that the steering wheel became looseNissan [..]


 
 

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Mothercare chief executive insists recovery on track despite fall in sales

Mother and baby retailer saw UK sales drop 11% to £500m last year but chief executive Simon Calver says break-even is in [..]


 
 

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Falling investment poses another problem for Osborne

UK economy does need to rebalance towards investment, manufacturing and exports; thus far there is precious little sign of [..]

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Shameless lesbian sex scenes feature Celebrity Big Brother star Tina Malone

First it was Brookside, then EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street - now Shameless is the latest long-running UK TV [..]


 
 

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Adam Levine: Naked for a Good Cause!

Attention, female readers: try not to get any drool on your keyboard. Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine poses naked in the latest [..]


 
 

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Racy Pippa Middleton Photo Controversy: Will Royal Family Respond?

The Royal Wedding couldn't have gone better for the UK's first family, but semi-racy Pippa Middleton pictures continue to [..]


 
 

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X Factor 2011: Cheryl Cole OUT, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland IN

She's been at the centre of intense speculation over the last few days after sensationally being dumped on the US version of [..]


 
 

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Chase potato vodka signs Sainsbury's deal

UK winner of 'world's best vodka' title to be sold in 280 stores for £32 a bottleDevotees of Chase Vodka – the only English [..]


 
 

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Mortal Kombat Kollector's Edition is UK bound

Figurine, art book, in-game and avatar costumes included in pricier version. Warner's to release a Kollector's Edition of [..]


 
 

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Bryan Adams and Alicia Grimaldi: Expecting!

Canadian-born rock star Bryan Adams is going to become a first-time father at age 51, according to reports. The mother-to-be [..]


 
 

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X Factor USA: Cheryl Cole upstaged by Paula Abdul and mocked by Simon Cowel

The singer's chances of replicating her success on the UK X Factor across the Atlantic are looking slim.


 
 

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Ireland's 'morbidly obese cats' and runaway public sector pay

David Cameron thinks public sector is run by 'fat cats' he should look at Ireland where public salaries have remained [..]


 
 

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Earth Hour 2011 pictures: Iconic landmarks across world are left in darknes

More than 134 countries across the world, including the UK, are switching off their lights for an hour today to support [..]


 
 

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Yasmin Mitri: Richie Sambora Girlfriend, Coke-Dealing Prostitute?

After falling off the wagon earlier this year, Richie Sambora recently left rehab to join his Bon Jovi tour. All appeared to [..]


 
 

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Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams in barely-there dress at Morning Glory pre

Harrison Ford and co-star Rachel McAdams appeared to be battling it out for the title of most alarming outfit at the UK [..]


 
 

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Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy: Royal Wedding 2.0?

With Prince William and Kate's honeymoon officially underway, there's already talk of another royal wedding back in the UK. [..]


 
 

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Prince Harry at Polo Match: What a Hunk!

Prince Harry took part in a charity polo tournament in Cambridge over the weekend, and while the sport doesn't usually [..]


 
 

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Elin Nordegren, New Boyfriend Getting Close?

Elin Nordegren is supposedly dating someone for the first time since divorcing Tiger Woods earlier this year. Who is this [..]

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Emmy 2011 winners: Downton Abbey's popularity across the ocean is cemented

After tonight's Emmy Awards, there is no doubt, Hollywood adores its British imports. UK series Downton Abbey, which airs in [..]


 
 

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UK cuts less severe than those of US, France and Spain, says Nick Clegg

Deputy PM says UK austerity measures are 'not as remorseless, rigid and dogmatic as some of our critics suggest'The [..]


 
 

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M&C Saatchi credits UK market for strong first-half profit growth

With pre-tax profits up 46%, the group has every reason to celebrate – with much of it thanks to the UKM&C Saatchi has [..]


 
 

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Waitrose pledges to source all seafood from independently certified provide

All of supermarket's fresh, tinned and frozen fish and seafood will be independently certified as sustainable by end of [..]


 
 

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£64bn wiped off FTSE shares as global markets slump

Grim day of trading begins with warnings on US economy and worsens with alarming news of slowdown in Europe and ChinaAround [..]


 
 

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Spanish blockade of Gibraltar dismays British: from the archive, 6 May 1968

Ongoing dispute over sovereignty sees Spain and UK clash again over GibraltarSpain's intensification of the land blockade of [..]


 
 

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Radcliffe inside London 2012 time

Paula Radcliffe beats UK Athletics' qualifying mark for London 2012 at the Berlin marathon as she finishes third, while [..]


 
 

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If David Cameron had any sense, he would call a referendum on Europe now |

With Ukip and now Nigel Lawson roaming free, he'll only regain the initiative on Europe if he calls Nick Clegg's [..]


 
 

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Barclays heads UK complaints list

More complaints were made about Barclays than any other banking brand by UK customers in the first half of the year, figures show.


 
 

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Rise in homes seized by lenders

The number of UK homes repossessed in the first three months of the year rose slightly compared with the previous quarter, [..]


 
 

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Corrie shock, 'Enders party, E'dale kiss, 'Oaks hate, 'Doctors' attack

We present the latest picture spoilers from all of the UK soaps.


 
 

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Boris Johnson: Britain leaving EU would hardly be 'cataclysmic'

London mayor falls short of joining Tories advocating withdrawal but says UK should be ready to do so if PM fails to [..]


 
 

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CITY FOCUS: Banks pay the price as euro leaders continue to dither

UK banks are paying the price for their intimate ties with the German and French lenders that recklessly extended credit to [..]


 
 

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George Osborne to press tax havens for details of wealthy people

Chancellor urges G7 finance ministers to join Britain in global fight against evasionGeorge Osborne on Saturday warned [..]


 
 

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BT turns up broadband speed dial

Some UK homes could benefit from speeds of up to 300Mbps next year while others will have to be content with slower services.