Christmas in the Rooney house is likely to be an expensive affair, but what would Coleen get the family if she were on an average budget like the rest of us?

Earlier this year, the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB) report recommended:

The southern Welsh city of Swansea is one of the most thriving areas in the UK. The city by the sea, as it is affectionately known, is attracting more and more tourists every year and has many attractions to justify that popularity.

First ever comprehensive map of UK household savings by local area

Recent reports from the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) have shown that the number of applications for university places has dropped 12% from last year. With this drop it appears that many students may have been deterred by the government

If you’ve just finished your studies, chances are that things may seem a little daunting at the moment, especially given the current economic situation – all the securities that we took for granted at university are fading fast, and the job ladder seems im

To most people, the need of obtaining home, automobile, and life insurance is obvious. By purchasing these insurances, you can ensure that your investments will always be properly protected and that your family will be financially sound in the face of an e

If you're planning on travelling abroad this winter for a skiing or snowboarding holiday, then it might be worth thinking about getting a bit of practice in before you go, especially if it’s been a while since your last trip to the slopes. Luxury ski holid

When you put your health – or even your life – in the hands of the medical profession, you rightly expect that they will do their best.

With the fantastic surround-sound music systems available for hybrids today, it’s really easy for you to be environmentally aware in style. When you’ve got your iPod connection cable at the ready, it’s time to prepare a playlist that will make you delighte

A recent survey by property and flat-sharing website spareroom.co.uk has revealed that many landlords in the UK may not be fully aware of their legal requirements when it comes to gas safety.

Spread betting is basically betting on the direction of shares. Companies that offer spread betting facilities will offer a ‘buy’ and a ‘sell’ price, each on either side of the current price of the underlying instrument. The difference between the ‘buy’ an

It has not been the easiest 12 months for the average person. A raft of price increases (everything from VAT, utility bills and insurance, to petrol and the cost of household goods) combined with an increase in inflation has meant that budgeting each month

If you are a gadget junkie then you probably queue the night before to buy new releases of electronic products. Others may recommend you wait a while before jumping straight in as the prices are bound to drop. This may be so but with gadgetry like digital

As a tenant, you can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that if your washing machine leaks, your boiler breaks down, or there’s a leak in your roof, you can call your landlord or letting agency and arrange for them to sort out the repairs. But when

There once was a time when a man, or even a woman, afflicted by thinning hair, receding hairlines or baldness just had to shrug their shoulders and accept that what nature had once given them, she had now decided to take away.

The saying goes, there’s no place like home. A comfortable place filled with all your most valuable possessions and loved items, which is why it is essential to ensure that your property is protected against any unforeseen problems with home insurance.

Anyone who enjoys the music of the 50s and 60s will have a ball at the West End show featuring music from this era. Dreamcoats and Petticoats London is based on the best selling Dreamboats and Petticoats album and is full of classic rock and roll songs.

PET OWNERS are demanding more clarity and consultation on “drastic” new dog laws.

Located right in the heart of Europe, hotels in Prague offer visitors access to an alternative holiday option. As well as offering you the relaxation you would come to expect from a weekend, or week-long break away, you can also experience some of the rich

Legendary Formula One team boss Sir Frank Williams has been awarded the Helen Rollason award at the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the year awards in recognition of his ability to succeed in the face of adversity. Williams has been confined to a wheelchair

THREE recycling centre workers helped save a grandmother’s Christmas.

As winter draws near and the British weather shows its less appealing side, leaving the house to run errands or go shopping becomes an increasingly unattractive prospect. Few of us would rather brave the bitterly cold winds and torrential rain than stay at

SUPPORTERS of a beleaguered hospice are calling for people to dig deep and donate.

In 1982, Disney released the film Tron, a special effects-laden blockbuster that was the first production to use large-scale computer generated imagery (CGI). This technology gave the movie a unique look and set a new standard in special effects. Alongside