if it weren't for the environmentalists, this would've been a good time to pressure the government into reducing tax on petrol, £1.20 is just too much to pay for a littre of petrol.

I feel for you Carol, I can't believe the council were still charging you council tax, you'd think they knew about your situation. If its any consolation, £3000 is way below the national average debt! 

I dont think you've been watching or reading the news, the credit crunch was created by banks, their wreckless lending practices led to a huge number of defaults mainly in america, which led to low confidence, subsequently banks run out of money as they nolonger lent to one another. It has nothing to do with the government, accept for a lack of ...

Rosie, Charities appeal for your kindness, they don't force you to give money, there are plenty of UK charities you can give to. The people in Africa you rile about have not taken our manufacturing jobs, Fair trade is just  an effort  to  help  farmers in developing countries  get a  fair price for their  ...