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Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Wonga to write off £220m of customer debts
Payday lender Wonga says it is writing off £220m of debts for 330,000 customers after putting in place new affordability checks. The company, which has faced criticism for its high interest rates and debt collection tactics,…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
British hostage David Bolam freed in Libya
British teacher David Bolam has been released after being held hostage by militants in Libya since May. The Foreign Office said Mr Bolam, who taught at the now-closed International School in Benghazi, was ‘safe and well’…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Wonga to write off £220m of customer debts
Payday lender Wonga says it is writing off £220m of debts for 330,000 customers after putting in place new affordability checks. The company, which has faced criticism for its high interest rates and debt collection tactics,…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Christian group concerned over human rights changes
The Christian Legal Centre says proposals by the Conservatives to stop British laws being over-ruled by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg could cause problems for Christians. The Tories have said if they win…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Witchcraft and ritual child abuse cases rise in London
The number of ritual child abuse cases linked to witchcraft being investigated in London is increasing. A total of 24 cases were passed to the Metropolitan Police in 2013, 19 in 2012 and nine in 2011.…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
More than 2,000 care homes have no manager
More than 2,000 care homes looking after elderly or disabled adults have no registered manager, according to figures to be published this week.12 per cent of all care homes in England lack the leadership required to…