Morality demands rethink of UK-Swiss tax deal
Ministers should urgently rethink plans for a deal with Switzerland which would see UK tax evaders let off lightly while harming poor countries, says Christian Aid. ‘We fear that the…
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Who needs a degree? UK’s self-made vocational elite worth £17.6 billion
A-level students might think twice about their career options as research released to celebrate WorldSkills London 2011 the UK's biggest showcase of vocational skills for over 20 years reveals the…
Britains got talent benefit fraud
THE mother of a Britain's Got Talent finalist has been exposed as a benefits cheat after receiving more then GBP20,000 in social security she was not entitled to. Mandy Davis,…
Girls guitar sales soaring
FEMALE musicians are being credited with a huge boost in guitar sales, as more and more women are being inspired by celebrities like KT Tunstall, Avril Lavigne and the late…
Government to suspend general budget support to Malawi
Malawi will no longer receive general budget support from the UK Government, Andrew Mitchell announced today. The International Development Secretary took the decision after the Government of Malawi repeatedly failed…
Sports Direct moves into fashion, buying USC and Cruise
The sports retail giant has brought an 80% stake in two high street clothing shops, owned by retail tycoon Sir Tom Hunter. Paying £7million to take control, Sir Tom will…
One In Three Brits Stressed Over Costs Of Hospitalisation
One in three people feel stressed about the extra expense they or their family will incur whilst in hospital with half of this group fearing their stress levels could hinder…
Property developer jailed for £25m VAT fraud
A Middlesex man who evaded £25m in tax by submitting false VAT repayment claims for 15 different companies has been jailed for eight and a half years after an investigation…
Festival Goers Urged to Check Home Insurance Policy
With the Music Festival season upon us... Download, and the Isle of White festival's have already been and gone. But fear not still to come are Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds,…
Temporary migrants will no longer be able apply for settlement
The government is implementing reforms to the immigration system which will reduce immigration to sustainable levels. Today's announcement is the next step in this process. Launching a public consultation on…
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