Ferdinand to miss England opener

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday.

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Help hardship victims, TUC urges

The government must do more for people hit by the economic downturn and rising fuel bills, the TUC leader says.

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Stroke recovery

I can dance better than I can walk, says Cyril, 91

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Six ill after boil water warning

Six cases of stomach illness have been confirmed where customers have been advised to boil their water.

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Jack the Ripper 'had earlier victims'

Jack the Ripper may have committed his first murder 25 years earlier than previously thought, it is claimed.

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Banned Barton to miss six matches

Newcastle's Joey Barton is banned for six games - with another six suspended - by the Football Association for assaulting former team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

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Now we are 10

As Google turns 10, it looks to its next decade

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Mike Baker

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Pakistan votes for new president

Pakistan's presidential election is under way with Asif Zardari, the widower of assassinated former PM Benazir Bhutto, tipped to win.

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Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'

The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns.

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Westlife's 'biggest fan' proves her love for Irish band

A mother of four gets a tattoo of her favourite band across her back to celebrate her 40th birthday.

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Cash award after 'Bin Laden' joke

A lawyer suspended after saying she was treated like a friend of Osama Bin Laden is awarded £600,000.

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US Libya relations in 'new phase'

Relations between the US and Libya have entered a "new phase", says US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.

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Shearer cool on Newcastle vacancy

Alan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange".

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Financial abuse of elderly 'huge'

Thousands of elderly people are having their life savings, possessions and homes stolen by family members, a charity says.

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NI fans beaten by 'security men'

Two Northern Ireland soccer fans are knocked unconscious by baton-wielding security men in Slovakia.

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'Hundreds' killed by Haiti storm

Almost 500 bodies have been found in Haiti after floodwaters caused by recent storms receded, say reports.

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One dead as storms move across UK

Storms which claimed the life of one person in mid-Wales are set to spread to other parts of the UK.

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False papers

How a 'doctor' bought her degree for £700

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Market forces

So how many economists to change a lightbulb?

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McCanns' £1m search for Madeleine

Kate and Gerry McCann reveal they have spent more than £1m trying to find their daughter Madeleine.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Isotope shortage may delay scans

Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.

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In pictures

Celebrations as Big Brother 9 ends after 93 days

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Rise in mountain rescue numbers

New figure show there were 20 deaths on Scotland's mountains last year and 491 rescues.

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World Catalog : consumer credit

World Catalog : consumer credit

consumer credit:

Finance Advocate

Information about consumer finance, mortgages, insurance, autos and credit repair.

http://www.financeadvocate.com/

CreditMania.com

Portal informs consumers about credit, personal finance, online banking and money.

http://www.creditmania.com

Consumer Credit Repair

Credit repair firm based in Toms River, NJ.

http://www.consumerpowernumbers.com

National Credit Investigation Bureau, Inc.

Mesa, AZ agency offers commercial and consumer collections nationwide.

http://www.collectionspecialist.com/

SpendOnLife.com

Offers consumers comparison shopping on long distance, credit reports, insurance, loans and debt counseling.

http://www.spendonlife.com/

Federal Trade Commission: Credit & Loans

Features an assortment of helpful articles related to credit issues.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/credit.shtm

QC Credit Agency

Provides credit reporting to mortgage brokers, businesses, consumers and property managers.

http://www.qccredit.com/

Compass Credit Repair LLC

Firm offers services to assist the consumer in viewing and repairing their credit report information.

http://www.ccrcomplete.com/

Alec Burlington Credit Management

Provides commercial and consumer debt collections, accounts receivable consultancy, outsourcing and staffing throughout Europe.

http://www.alecburlington.nl/

The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs - MCCA

Consists of all Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for fair trading, consumer protection laws and credit laws.

http://www.consumer.gov.au/

Consumer Handbook for Credit Protection

Handbook for individuals containing advice and regulations while applying for consumer loans. Published by the US Federal Reserve Board, there is a special focus on who is using applicant credit scores, a detailed glossory of terms and a directory of federal agencies.

http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/consumerhdbk/apply.htm

Texas - Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Regulates the credit industry and educates consumers and creditors.

http://www.occc.state.tx.us/

Credit Relief Today

Team of debt settlement specialists help find the best way for consumers to become debt free.

http://www.creditrelieftoday.com

Arial International

Consultancy and innovative training specialists serving call center operations in the consumer credit and collections fields.

http://www.arialinternational.com/

Credit Runner, Inc.

Provides businesses with a secure gateway to access consumer credit information via the Internet.

http://www.creditrunner.com/

The Credit Card Complaint Page

Post and read consumer complaints.

http://www.badcreditcards.org

Regal Credit Consultants Ltd

Services to domestic and overseas lenders with consumer and commercial debts.

http://www.regalcredit.co.uk/

Unlocking Wealth

Robert Wilson outlines strategies and principles to take consumers from bad credit to establishing financial security.

http://www.unlockingwealth.com/

Consumer Education for Teens

Written for teens by teens, this site is intended to help teens avoid ripoffs. Topics covered include music clubs, tattoos, car buying and repair, credit cards, scholarship scams, and return policies.

http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/

American State Agencies, Laws and Regulation at Lawdog

Illustrates banking, consumer debt collection and credit laws. Links to state laws, regulations, and regional news.

http://www.lawdog.com/state/laws.htm

Shearer cool on Newcastle vacancy

Alan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange".

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Financial abuse of elderly 'huge'

Thousands of elderly people are having their life savings, possessions and homes stolen by family members, a charity says.

news.bbc.co.uk

Mike Baker

The case against school holidays in awful August

news.bbc.co.uk

Pakistan votes for new president

Pakistan's presidential election is under way with Asif Zardari, the widower of assassinated former PM Benazir Bhutto, tipped to win.

news.bbc.co.uk

NI fans beaten by 'security men'

Two Northern Ireland soccer fans are knocked unconscious by baton-wielding security men in Slovakia.

news.bbc.co.uk

US Libya relations in 'new phase'

Relations between the US and Libya have entered a "new phase", says US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.

news.bbc.co.uk

Ferdinand to miss England opener

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cash award after 'Bin Laden' joke

A lawyer suspended after saying she was treated like a friend of Osama Bin Laden is awarded £600,000.

news.bbc.co.uk

Westlife's 'biggest fan' proves her love for Irish band

A mother of four gets a tattoo of her favourite band across her back to celebrate her 40th birthday.

news.bbc.co.uk

Banned Barton to miss six matches

Newcastle's Joey Barton is banned for six games - with another six suspended - by the Football Association for assaulting former team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

news.bbc.co.uk

Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'

The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns.

news.bbc.co.uk

Isotope shortage may delay scans

Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.

news.bbc.co.uk

Help hardship victims, TUC urges

The government must do more for people hit by the economic downturn and rising fuel bills, the TUC leader says.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

news.bbc.co.uk

Six ill after boil water warning

Six cases of stomach illness have been confirmed where customers have been advised to boil their water.

news.bbc.co.uk

Market forces

So how many economists to change a lightbulb?

news.bbc.co.uk

False papers

How a 'doctor' bought her degree for £700

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McCanns' £1m search for Madeleine

Kate and Gerry McCann reveal they have spent more than £1m trying to find their daughter Madeleine.

news.bbc.co.uk

One dead as storms move across UK

Storms which claimed the life of one person in mid-Wales are set to spread to other parts of the UK.

news.bbc.co.uk

Stroke recovery

I can dance better than I can walk, says Cyril, 91

news.bbc.co.uk

Jack the Ripper 'had earlier victims'

Jack the Ripper may have committed his first murder 25 years earlier than previously thought, it is claimed.

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In pictures

Celebrations as Big Brother 9 ends after 93 days

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Rise in mountain rescue numbers

New figure show there were 20 deaths on Scotland's mountains last year and 491 rescues.

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'Hundreds' killed by Haiti storm

Almost 500 bodies have been found in Haiti after floodwaters caused by recent storms receded, say reports.

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Now we are 10

As Google turns 10, it looks to its next decade

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