Economy
End of the line for lawyers...
The ‘no win, no fee’ legal gravy train has hit the buffers as Justice Minister Kenneth Clarke has signalled a shake-up in the way courts pay damages for small claims. Lawyers will now have...
The true cost of that romant...
Next time you suggest a night out to break the ice with that guy or girl you fancy, bear in mind it’s likely to cost you £56. That’s the staggering cost of the average first date &nd...
Budget has left us worse off...
Chancellor George Osborne’ s Budget has done little to bolster any financial feel-good factor as the UK noses out of the downturn. Many feel the damage to personal finances was already in the pi...
Royal Mint delay will cost m...
The Treasury has announced that a delay in changes to the metal composition of 5p and 10p coins has cost taxpayers £10 million. The Royal Mint had planned to issue new coins made from cheaper ni...