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Job cuts – the worst still ahead
Unemployment across the South West has risen faster than the national average during the recession and the full impact has yet to be seen, MPs warn today. They urge the Government to give help to those...
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Sainsbury's launches new reward scheme
Supermarket group Sainsbury's today launched a new reward scheme in a bid to grow its financial services arm.The retailer, which already has 1.5 million financial customers and holds around £3 billion...
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Pupils open bank accounts at school
CHILDREN at a Gloucester primary school have been learning all about the practicalities of having a bank account. Harewood Junior School pupils can now use the school's very own bank to stash away...
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South west tops the table for rising prices
The South West has seen the biggest monthly rise in house prices in July, with prices rising in every region in England and Wales except the North East.The rise in the South West saw prices increase by...
View ArticleParents urged to talk to their children about money
PARENTS in Gloucester are being urged to speak to their children about money issues.Around 670 students in Gloucester are expected to leave for university this summer, according to a new estimate from...
View ArticleParents in Gloucestershire urged to speak to their children about...
PARENTS in Gloucestershire are being urged to speak to their children about looking after their money as more than 4,000 people in the county are expected to leave for university this summer.Financial...
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Adults in county voice concerns as figures show teens struggle...
ALMOST a fifth of parents think that their teenagers are clueless about managing their finances and almost a quarter worry about them getting into a financial mess as adults in the county voice their...
View ArticleExtension work? Tell your insurer
It is estimated 90 per cent of homeowners have renovated their homes over the past five years and more than half have carried out extension work such as loft conversions, new garages or extra...
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Renting out your home can be a great option if you're struggling...
Renting can prove to be a worthwhile stepping stone if you are moving to a new area and want to rent somewhere first before committing to a particular village or town that you do not know, say experts...
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Gloucestershire debt survey 2014 - how are your finances?
As the celebrations for Christmas come to an end the focus for many households at the start of 2014 will be the state of their finances. Personal debt levels in the UK are high - but how in debt is...
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Grand Designs presenter Kevin Mcloud building homes in Gloucester...
A TV presenter who has helped develop affordable houses in Gloucestershire is now calling on people to rent their homes instead of buying.Grand Designs presenter Kevin Mcloud, whose company Happiness...
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A National Lottery winner from South Gloucestershire has finally...
After six months, a "life-enhancing" sum of money has finally been claimed by a Lottery winner from South Gloucestershire.Had the ticket-holder left it any longer, they would have missed out on...
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Gloucester woman, who claimed £36,000 in benefits for her...
A woman who stole £36,000 of her dead mum's benefit money from the state, has been warned to expect prison if she cannot prove she has been paying it back.Renata Nistorova pleaded guilty to three...
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Friday's Euromillions draw looks set to be a rollover!
Nobody won the £40million Lottery jackpot last night, but you are among you among the lucky five to scoop tens of thousands of pounds.It looks like there will be a rollover for the next Euromillions...
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Gloucestershire loan shark charged less interest than major...
Loan shark Bryan Smith ended up in the dock after illegally lending more than £300,000 to people – despite having interest rates lower than market leaders.The 58-year-old did not have an appropriate...
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Three Gloucestershire men appear in court charged with more than...
Three Gloucestershire men have appeared in court charged with being involved with more than £350,000 in tax fraud.Bruce Pritchell, 57, of The Reddings, Cheltenham; Lee Holberton, 43, of Grayston Close,...
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Victim of "most sadistic mother" Eunice Spry from...
The victim of Britain's "most sadistic mother" Eunice Spry has written about her terrifying ordeal.The court case which heard how Spry, who was born in Gloucester, tortured her foster children was one...
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How long will your pension need to last?
DO you want to know what your life expectancy is?Maybe not. But if you want to know how long your pension will last then you might have to work it out.The Government is stepping in to help you and has...
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Holiday boost as Euro exchange rate best in 7 years
The Greek crisis has had a surprisingly positive affect for would-be tourists as the low Euro is making it the perfect time to visit the continent on holiday.For Brits it is the best exchange rate with...
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Miss a doctor's appointment? This is how much it will cost you
Ever missed a medical appointment? Ever given it a moment's thought?Well, you might now, with new proposals announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.There are huge financial consequences to the...
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