Turkey: the European gateway to the east

Advertising feature. Turkey sits comfortably on the edge of Europe, teetering between the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Last updated 3 May 2012
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Dispelling the recession gloom as UK job market sees certain sectors very much in bloom

Advertising feature. Despite warnings at the end of last year, suggesting that the UK job market was on a ‘knife-edge’, the situation may not be as bleak as it seems

Last updated 25 April 2012
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Five ways to insulate your home

Advertising feature. We may have seen the back of winter but it’s never a bad time to think about insulating your home: it will keep you cool in summer and warm next winter and save money all year round.

Last updated 29 March 2012
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Home becomes Office as Telecommuting Rises

Advertising feature. Working from home; a blessing for some, a curse for others. While it’s not for everyone, telecommuting is becoming a more prevalent practice as employers invest more trust in their staff to be productive at home.

Last updated 22 March 2012
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Accounting for Staff Expenses and Benefits

Advertising feature. Plenty of businesses up and down the country provide their employees with benefits.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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The north’s greatest derbies

Advertising feature. After yet another frantic and entertaining Tyne-Wear derby, including penalties, red cards, handbags and late goals, we should ask ourselves: what is the north’s greatest derby?

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Top city breaks for 2012

2012 will be a busy year for the UK, with the Olympics set to dominate the year and news space for the summer months.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Reinvigorate your skin in time for spring

There’s a lot to contend with in winter. If dark mornings and the prospect of another day stuck indoors aren’t enough, the effects on your skin are often painful to watch.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Opening a bank account online

Open a bank account in just 10 minutes with no need to fill out lots of paperwork

Last updated 13 January 2012
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Annual Conference Attracts Top Overseas Talent to Tech City

Advertising feature. The government announced in November that in just over three years the number of technology SMEs had increased from 25 to a massive 600 in the Shoreditch/Old Street area of London known as Tech City.

Last updated 9 January 2012
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Don't miss out on Halifax's best cash ISA rates

Have you heard about cash ISAs and the ways they can help you grow your money tax-free? Well, you'll also want to be clued up on how to find the best ISA rates, as they will affect exactly how much money you'll be able to generate using one of these accounts.

Last updated 21 December 2011
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Let your current account take the hassle out of planning a holiday

Advertising feature. If you’re going on holiday, making the most of the travel extras bundled with your current account could save you money and help make planning your trip simple.

Last updated 8 December 2011
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Get ready for winter

Advertising feature. Last year’s cold snap caught more than a few people by surprise.

Last updated 8 December 2011
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Hybrid car sales are down right now, but will bounce back

Advertising feature. Of all the industries to be hit by the recession, few have experienced such a lull in activity as those concerned with the creation, production and sale of cars.

Last updated 6 December 2011
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The hunts that refuse to abide by the law

Last updated 23 November 2011
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Solar energy and Feed-in-Tariffs

Advertising feature. Solar energy is nothing new. For a generation it has been hailed as the technology of the future – harnessing the power of the sun for our energy needs.

Last updated 23 November 2011
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Sofas: What to look out for

Advertising feature. Buying a new sofa is an important investment, and you would expect a lot of mileage from something that costs a considerable amount of money.

Last updated 1 November 2011
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Historical sites across Europe

Advertising feature. One of the best things about going on holiday is the chance to see other cultures and learn about different ways of life.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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Start the winter season with a bang at the Relentless Freeze Festival

Advertising feature. The Relentless Freeze Festival returns with a bang at the end of the month as the ski and snow season well and truly gets under way.

Last updated 26 October 2011
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