Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Legal Official statistics have revealed that claims for compensation from employers concerning ageism have tripled in the past year. According to the Tribunal Service, where there were only 962 claims for ageism made in 2006, nearly 3,000 claims were made in 2007. These figures have been released just as the high profile case of Selina Scott against Channel Five culminated in a settlement rumoured to be worth GBP 250,000.
Brits have been spending more than ever online this Christmas as they attempt to avoid the mayhem of the rainy and busy streets this festive season. There are many benefits to shopping online and these benefits seem to have convinced a staggering amount of shoppers that online is the way forward.
Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Legal A personal injury lawyer who has dedicated his life to campaigning for compensation for asbestos victims today claims that a new High Court Ruling indicates a landmark victory for asbestos victims. Solicitor and personal injury expert Peter Hankins has given over 30 years of his life to the cause, fighting tooth and nail for the ex-employees of former Chalford-based asbestos firm Fibrecrete and their families.
Almost 2,000 cancer patients who were treated at the private Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre by Dutch surgeon Ben Mak have had their results called into question after a man he gave the all clear died. Steve Davies was given the all clear at the private clinic by Dr Mak following a colonoscopy, in which a camera examines the large bowel to check for signs of cancer.
A new ride has opened up at Universal’s Orlando Resort which the company hopes will attract many more tourists to visit their Florida theme park. With thousands of fans expected to flock to the theme park to experience the ride, experts warn to travel with the correct travel insurance before going on a family trip.
Community Money Advice, a charity offering debt advice across the country has reported an 85 per cent rise in the number of people seeking debt advice in the past year. And the biggest rise has been seen among the middle classes. Transact is a national company forum which represent more than 1000 organisations that advise on debt and finance.
Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Insurance Research has shown that almost half a million bicycles are stolen every year in the UK. That works out as one bicycles stolen every 65 seconds, almost once a minute. The capital is most badly affected place with four out of the top ten highest risk areas found in London.
Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Loans There has been much discussion over the free and accessible way in which we have been able to obtain credit for cars or other luxuries. In light of the current credit crunch, many feel that the wide availability of credit has led many people into situations where they are in severe debt and find their homes and cars repossessed.
His business is earning him a pretty penny during the mortgage crunch and is attracting the attention of large investors, despite Gutierrez currently running his business from a small office with just himself and his wife as employees. At this stage of the game they're playing a very small role, but I expect that that role will accelerate as more people are willing to accept reality," said Sam Zell, the billionaire real estate investor who's called "the Grave Dancer" for buying distressed assets.
First Direct withdrew from the market six weeks ago as it struggled to cope with soaring demand for its mortgages. However, this Monday, the mortgage lender returned to the market, resuming offering a wide range of mortgages to its customers. First direct was forced to withdraw from the market on April 1st when it suspended its offers to people without existing accounts at the bank.
The credit crunch is hitting many homeowners both here and in the United States. Many have called for the government here in the United Kingdom to provide some sort of relief directly to homeowners rather than ploughing money into the banks.
Europ Assistance has been making strange demands of its customers before agreeing to pay out on travel insurance claims. One woman experienced this first hand when she was rushed to hospital during her holiday with suspected thrombosis. There was no time to call her insurer beforehand, so she contacted them the following day.
Across the country the cost of living has increased dramatically forcing people to reign in their spending. London, the South East and Wales have seen a rise in the cost of living of 5.8 per cent. As a result, people have been changing the way in which they spend money and cutting back on non essentials. 81 per cent say that they believe the credit crunch has influenced the way they spend their money.
The number of people working from home has grown massively in recent years, thanks mainly to the increase in the use and availability of the internet. The majority of people in the United Kingdom now have internet at home and often more than one computer.
New figures released by the Bank of England show that purchases on credit cards have risen in the first quarter of 2008. Compared with the same time period in 2007, card purchases rose by 8.9 per cent. Both the number of purchases made on credit cards and the amount spent rose compared to last year.
Age Concern is reminding the elderly to beware of bogus callers who target the older members of the population, gaining access to their homes by posing as officials. Vulnerable people are warned not to allow unknown callers into their home and to always ask for ID before allowing any unexpected callers into the house.
American bank Citigroup has announced that it will be removing itself from the British mortgage market, closing down its mortgage division, Future Mortgages and CitiFinancial, its unsecured loans department. The bank currently has 92,000 customers, the majority of which are sub-prime customers, customers with poor credit history or high risk borrowers. Those customers will continue to be serviced by Citigroup on their current terms in other divisions of the bank.
Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Loans Repossessions have risen to fifteen per cent as many people are struggling to keep up with their repayments on their car loan. Cars are becoming increasingly expensive to run, with insurance, petrol and tax having all risen in price this year. As a consequence many are defaulting on their car loans resulting in their car being repossessed.
Angel Gutierrez believes he is the answer to the current housing slump as he buys off bad mortgages. He buys mortgages in bulk, often a dozen at a time, at a fraction of their value from lending institutions unable to cope with the high number of defaults which they are seeing at the moment.
Expert Author: Carys Robshaw | Category: Legal A Mr Charles Ducey is bringing a case against his former employer after he lost his hand in an accident at work. He was working at steel company The Steel Works when a devastating accident which he claims was caused by the negligence of his employers, resulted in him losing his hand. He was working on the production line at the factory checking for burs on the recoiler when his glove was caught in a bur, pulling his hand into the machine.
