U.K. shoppers cut back on food and drink

September 30, 2009

U.K. spending on groceries has fallen dramatically reaching its lowest level in nearly three decades. Figures just released show that the amount of money being spent by households on food and drink is at its lowest since 1977. The Office for National Statistics has reported that spending for the second ...

Tyrannosaurus rex may have died from a throat infection

September 30, 2009

Latest research may show that the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex was not necessarily wiped out by a meteor hitting the earth or by the onset of a global ice age but rather by a bit of a sore throat. Scientists have been studying the fossilized remains of a thirteen-foot tall Tyrannosaur ...

Some believe Polanski should still face charges for unlawful sex in the U.S.

September 30, 2009

Demands for the release of the Polish director, Roman Polanski are now receiving a negative reaction from some authorities and from some in the film industry. Luc Besson, the French film director has refused to sign a Hollywood petition asking for the actor's immediate release from custody in Switzerland. Besson ...

Ocado offers 20% off with every order worth £60.00

September 30, 2009

With news just out that U.K. shoppers are spending less on their groceries these days because of concerns about a shaky economy; it has become important for many to do some research into where to find the best deals possible so as not to over stretch that budget. With the festive ...

New education fund set up for UK wine makers

September 30, 2009

Global warming has been good for the British wine industry. More and more wines produced from grapes grown in the UK are being awarded top marks at wine fairs around the world and this year growers are expecting a vintage year that should see the production of around 3 million ...

Drivers caught speeding in Europe will pay when they get home

September 29, 2009

New European Union legislation due to be implemented on October 1st will mean that U.K. residents who fail to pay a speeding fine issued on the continent will be forced to pay it when they get back to the U.K. The government will now be able to track down anyone who ...

Tesco offers Purina vouchers worth £52.00 with pet insurance

September 29, 2009

Tesco Pet Insurance is offering new customers who purchase cover for their pets £52.00 worth of vouchers that can be used to buy Purina pet food. To take advantage of the offer the insurance has to be purchased before 14th October 2009. Each of the vouchers is worth £1.00 of ...

Tru Colourz disqualified from X Factor for being underage

September 29, 2009

A girl band has managed to make it through to the last 24 contestants on the X Factor only to be told that because one of its members lied about her age, they would not be going any further on the show. The all girl trio, Tru Colourz have been ...

M&S angers customers by reducing returns policy

September 29, 2009

Marks & Spencer have managed to anger many of their customers by cutting their returns policy for the second time in four years from 90 days down to just 35. In the past Marks & Spencer used to be known for its policy of accepting any unused clothes back after ...

European shoe makers ask for protection against eastern imports

September 29, 2009

European shoe manufacturers are lobbying the European Commission to give them more protection from potential surges of cheap imported shoes from China. Spanish and Italian footwear companies are asking the European Commission to extend the duties put in place in 2006 that prevent the mass importation of footwear from markets ...

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