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Personal debt exceeds Britain's GDP
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Personal debt in the UK is higher than the income generated by the country as a whole for the second year running, research shows.
Shamed Glitter on flight back to UK
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Shamed pop star Gary Glitter has left Bangkok and is heading for London, the Foreign Office said.
Black box holds clue to air tragedy
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
The "black box" flight data recorder will hold a clue to the likely cause of the devastating Madrid air crash which claimed more than 150 lives, UK air experts said.
Baggage staff in holiday walkout
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Staff at Stansted Airport will strike on bank holiday Monday over a pay dispute.
Jersey ex-police chief slams system
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
The former head of the Jersey child abuse investigation has slammed the island's legal system, claiming they delayed prosecutions and were held in "contempt" by victims.
HRT may improve sleep and sexuality
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could result in improvements in sleep, sexuality and joint pain in older women, according to new research.
Immigrant removal centre criticised
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Children are being incarcerated for too long at an immigration removal centre and becoming distressed and scared, prison inspectors have announced.
Data on thousands of criminals lost
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Personal details relating to thousands of criminals have been lost in the latest in a line of Government data blunders.
Family tribute to fall death boy
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
The family of a teenager who fell to his death from a building while fleeing a gang of youths has paid tribute to the youngster.
Energy firms hike prices
1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Two of the UK's "big six" energy firms hiked gas and electricity prices - adding to the misery for millions of hard-pressed households.
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Personal debt exceeds Britain's GDP
Updated 1:29am Friday 22nd August 2008
Personal debt in the UK is higher than the income generated by the country as a whole for the second year running, research shows.
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