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 Southbank at Night
London's Southbank is a wonderful part of London. There are art centres, museums and theatres and throngs of people during the day. Come night it takes on a new look, one bathed in light. Here we have a sequence of shots taken on and from Southbank.
 Spread the word
From street religion to marketing, the power of the individual to sway opinion should not be underestimated. A gallery of street preachers from The Smoke.
Why do banks refuse to pass on interest rate cuts?
In recent weeks the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 2.5%. Yet few mortgage lenders seem willing to pass the reductions on. We ask whether it is profiteering or a prudent response to uncertain times
Make more from your leftovers
Londoners waste about a billion tonnes of food each year. It doesn't have to be that way.
Your arse is on the web
The explosion in digital photography has created adult superstars out of unwitting citizens. Read how - and what you can do about it.
The interest only mortgage - saviour or curse?
Government plans to help people with mortgage arrears are going to build up problems for the future.
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Published on Sunday, 16 November 2008
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Southbank at Night
A series of photographs of southbank, taken at night
A short break in Monmouth
A trip to monmouth in wales, eating in local cafes and pubs
Nikita Sablier - classic corsets and vintage ladieswear
In these times of recession a little glamour can go a long way. And a classically styled corset will never go out of fashion
The government won't be there for mortgage borrowers
The much touted plan to help those with mortgages is ineffective and pointless. Our regular correspondent explains why
iTunes playlist - country, hip-hop and 1990s
A selection of country, dance and chart music from our iTunes playlist
POTD - the bus depot
The london fleet standards ready at the alperton bus depot
Why do banks refuse to pass on interest rate cuts?
In recent weeks the Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 2.5%. Yet few mortgage lenders seem willing to pass the reductions on. We ask whether it is profiteering or a prudent response to uncertain times
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