money

Shelter research reveals household budgets ‘at breaking point’

One in eight people in the South West fear they won’t be able to afford to pay the rent or mortgage at the end of this month, according to new research from Shelter released today.

The research, based on a YouGov survey of over 4,000 British adults, suggests that millions of us across the country will be starting the New Year worried about whether we’ll be able to keep their home....

Police want to hear from Plymouth taxi driver following incident

Police in Plymouth are trying to trace the driver of a black hackney taxi who picked up a man and a woman in the Octagon area of Union Street between 4am and 7am on Sunday 1 December 2013. The driver picked up the two passengers and took them to an address in Agaton Road, St Budeaux.

The taxi went via St Budeaux Square, where the man got out of the taxi in order to withdraw money for...

Will you consider Saltram in Free Wills month?

Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.

Free Wills Month is a national campaign...

South West sitting on a £170 million fortune in leftover foreign currency

A YouGov poll, commissioned by easyJet, today highlights that adults in the South West could have an extraordinary £170million of leftover foreign currency lying around at home.

The research released by easyJet, the South West’s largest airline, and its onboard charity partner UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation, marks the start of the summer Change for Good campaign on...

Over £620,000 of unclaimed Premium Bond prizes in Devon

NS&I is undertaking a nationwide search to help track down the winners of over 898,000 unclaimed Premium Bond prizes, worth over £44 million in total.

Premium Bond prizes may go unclaimed as a result of NS&I not being informed of changes to your personal circumstances, such as a change in contact details or if Premium Bonds were bought for you as a child and you have...

Thieves steal safe from top chef's restaurant

A safe has been stolen during a burglary at celebrity chef Gary Rhodes' Plymouth restaurant, Rhodes @the Dome on The Hoe.

Police report that thieves got into the building between midnight and 7a.m. on Monday 18 March 2013 and forcibly removed the digital safe which contained an undisclosed sum of money.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything...

Social media speculators double Bitcoin value

The value of online currency Bitcoin has exploded as speculators push its trading price above £600 per coin.

The value of the currency has risen sharply-doubling since last week alone- after attracting attention on social media sites such as Reddit and twitter with the worth of the currency gaining 80 times as much real value since the beginning of this year.

Bitcoin, as a...

Students can enjoy discounts galore on UNiDAYS

As a student, money is tight. Bargains are treated like gold. Your pocket money or loan is spent on Tesco value toilet paper or recycled lined paper from Wilkinsons. But what happens when you have the urge to buy something new and out of the price range? Miscellaneous items such as clothes and pencil cases that students want will be heartbreaking for them if they are fully priced.

This...

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