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Why women and snails still have so much in common
That snails do not move very fast makes their progress, in many ways, an excellent metaphor for the advancement of women in Britain.
Tapping into a water meter could bring your bills down
Water metres, devices that regulator Ofwat claims can save the typical household 10 per cent on its bill, are surging in popularity as families struggle with soaring utility costs.
Supermarket signs up to ethical audit
Morrisons has become the first UK or Irish company to sign up to a new ethical scheme that empowers workers in the developing world to talk freely about poor pay and working conditions.
Know your own worth if you want to avoid the age-related pay gap
Returning to work part-time in retirement is one of the most talked-about trends in the workplace; not only does it give people a role to play in the community again, it also provides them with a valuable second income.
Help for passengers going nowhere
Stand-alone insurance against airlines going bankrupt will be available to the British public for the first time next week.
Cool reception for Skipton's first-time deal
Skipton building society's attempt to help first-time buyers get a foot on the ladder has met with a cool reception from the mortgage industry.
Time looks tight on paper
Taxpayers who send in paper-based self-assessment forms have either to go online or get their facts, figures, and filings together fast.
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Tax the wealthy, not our income
It's a neat way to ditch probably the most hated tax in the country: scrap council tax and replace it with a local income tax.
Suffering an identity crisis at Barclays
Carla Louise Sharman thought her name was unique.