Thousands of UK consumers are victims of web fraud every year after booking bogus flights or holidays online.
Earlier this year a gang of internet fraudsters was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud after swindling 6 million pounds from innocent holiday makers. The gang had taken-over five legitimate holiday firms in London during a three year period. They then traded under various names,...
A report published by Chiumento - a leading UK human resources company - has shown that the number of UK employees taking a regular lunch break away from their desk has significantly diminished as worries over job security has grown.
The research indicated that only 16 percent of employees regularly take a full hour on at least three occasions in working week. The announcement will be seen...
With news stories focusing on human rights abuse, terrorism, air pollution and doping, it seems that the Olympics are not what they once were. The long-awaited Beijing Olympic Games finally begin this Friday but can they transcend the politics? Can we still be touched by the Olympic spirit?
Growing up in the 1980s, my Olympic heroes were Coe, Ovett and Cram, Carl Lewis, Daley Thompson, and...
The forthcoming trial of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic for genocide and crimes against humanity is the latest high-profile, international case to be conducted in The Hague. At a time when the world's media descend and set-up camp in the Dutch city, this article takes a brief look at the seat of government for the Netherlands.
Founded in the early 13th century by then Count of...
He may well be the President in waiting, but how much is known in the UK about Democrat candidate Barack Obama? Following his fleeting visit to these shores in July, this article takes a brief look at the rise of the Senator from Illinois.
Born August 4, 1961 to Kenyan-born Barack Obama Snr., and Kansas-raised Ann Dunham, Obama's early life centred on an upbringing with his mother in Hawaii...
British Gas. The very name can elicit mixed emotions in customers up and down the land. Unsurprisingly, the company has once again excelled in alienating themselves from their customers.
The latest financial reports, published by owners Centrica, detail that six monthly profits stand at a figure of just GBP992 million, down on the same period last year when profits stood at nearly GBP1.23...
As the effects of escalating oil costs continue to affect industries across the board, the credit crunch looks set to hit the consumer hardest once again.
Ryanair are the latest company to reveal the extent of its financial hardships, with annual losses expected to approach GBP50 million. In fact, in the three months to the end of June, the carrier's net profits had fallen a staggering 85%...
If you're going on holiday this summer, remember to pack your best knickers. Celebrities are everywhere these days and you never know when you might find yourself building a sand castle with P Diddy or sharing an ice lolly with Elton. If you're not sure where to start your search for a star, here's a short guide to some top celebrity holiday hangouts.
The French Riviera is a perennial...
Enjoying some beautiful balmy summer weather at last, many Brits will be planning a trip to the beach. But before you get your flip flops on, it's worth doing a bit of research so that you choose the right seaside experience for you.
The British coast isn't just about ice cream and amusement arcades, we've got stunning natural scenery to rival the best the rest of the world can offer.
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Forget knitting and false teeth, the new generation of grandparents are out and about and living it up.
A few years ago, retired American tourists started displaying bumper stickers that declared, "We're spending the kids' inheritance". And what started as a joke has become a reality.
With better health, longer life expectancy, more plans for an active retirement as well as higher living...
