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Man told PPI payments would be set-off against discharged trust deed debt loses appeal against prescription of claim

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal by a man who was due payments from a bank for mis-sold payment protection insurance following a 2019 decision that it could not set-off the payments ... read more

Scottish businesses going bust at highest rate in over a decade

Corporate insolvencies up 3 per cent on previous year to 1,168 in 2023-24 while personal insolvencies also rise 1 per cent amid cost of living crisis ... read more

Scottish corporate insolvencies rise again

There were 1,168 corporate insolvencies in 2023/2024 - up 3% from 2022/2023’s figure of 1,132 - and a rise of 23% when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019/2020. There were 8,085 personal ... read more

Scots firms going bust at highest rate for a decade

Scottish business are failing at their highest rate for more than a decade as creditors chase unpaid bills in an attempt to balance their own books. read more

Families may risk homes to pay for cost of Christmas

A new YouGov survey for Shelter Scotland found that one in 12 tenants – equivalent to around 83,690 people – say they expect to miss their ... read more

Franklin County deed transfers: March 10-16, 2024

The following deed transfers, for March 10-16, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in ... read more

How can I pay off my debts and what help is available?

If you think you cannot pay your debts or are feeling overwhelmed, seek support. Help is available. A trained debt adviser can talk you through the options available. Information and support is free ... read more

Berks County real estate transactions for April 21

All deeds are recorded ... and Jennifer L. Scotland to Brian M. Cuccaro, 224 Summit Ave. Linda L. Fisher to Lisette A. Segura Rivera and Steven Espinal Pichardo, 925 Belair Ave., $262,000. Rocco ... read more

Lady Cobbold, bohemian chatelaine of Knebworth House who opened it to the public – obituary

Sir Dennis shot four days a week and hunted two days; he lost an eye while shooting in Scotland when an Irish peer rashly shot ... The couple married in 1961, shortly after Cobbold had changed his ... read more

Scottish whisky is shedding its tartan image for a new look

Purple heather on the hills, the whiff of smoky peat and clear waters: for generations Scotch has been defined by the landscape that helps hone ... read more

The world's best cakes, ranked by deliciousness

From celebration cakes to everyday favourites, we've compiled the ultimate list of the best cakes from around the world. read more

Portugal: the carnation revolution that brought workers in Europe to the edge of power

The 1974 revolution against Portugal’s fascist dictatorship opened up the possibility of a workers’ revolution, but the left’s failings meant the opportunity was squandered, argues Chris Bambery On ... read more