Body is found in hunt for missing woman, 42, who asked taxi driver to drop her off at Beachy Head

Body is found in hunt for missing woman, 42, who asked taxi driver to drop her off at Beachy Head Natalie McCallum, 42, from Leatherhead, Surrey, last seen Wednesday morning    A body believed to be that of Ms McCallum was discovered at 12.30pm today    Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of her death For … Read more

Disappointed customers capture hilarious images of the most bizarre advertising tricks and fails

Buyers beware! Customers share their disappopintment after the packaging didn’t live up to its promise It is true to say that customers don’t always get what they pay for  People from across globe shared bizarre advertising tricks they’ve encountered Snaps shared by Bored Panda include very lacklustre ball pit and over-sized USB By Raven Saunt … Read more

Lenders start to reduce rates for 10% deposit mortgages – but will they continue to head lower? 

Lenders are beginning to reduce interest rates on 10 per cent deposit mortgages, as more products return to the market.  This week, Metro Bank cut the rate for its 90 per cent loan-to-value, five-year fixed rate mortgages by 0.4 percentage points. New mortgages are now being offered at 3.59 per cent, while those looking to … Read more

The cities where first-time buyers save deposits fastest – and two where it takes 25 YEARS

First-time buyers in Vaduz, Bern and Copenhagen can save up for a home the quickest, according to a new report – while those in Zagreb and Monaco could have to wait a whopping 25 years. The research by housebuilder Barratt Homes, which used statistics from the Numbeo global index, looked at how fast people could … Read more

How to split pensions in a divorce: Law for Life launches free guide

How to split pensions fairly in a divorce: Free jargon-busting guide launched to help couples divide one of their most valuable assets Couples often focus on splitting property and savings  in a divorce Divorcing women in particular can forfeit thousands of pounds if pensions are not included in a settlement A Survival Guide to Pensions … Read more

Government borrowing soared to £34.1BILLION in December

Government borrowing soared to £34.1BILLION in December the third highest monthly figure EVER amid growing fears over the £2.1TRILLION debt mountain Government borrowing £34.1billion in December, third highest month on record  The UK’s debt pile hit £2.13trillion at the end of the year, 99.4 per cent of GDP  Total borrowing April-December was highest since records … Read more