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Is that anywhere near the Twilight Zone?

They do indeed, CB. A couple of days ago I read a news feature about predictions made 100 years ago and how many of them had come to pass. Readers were invited to submit suggestions as to what would be happening 100 years from now. You've probably already guessed my prediction.... We'll still be getting screwed over by the banks! Els

I think it must be this! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16611668 Els

Hi DD, Happy New Year! I'm sure we're all pleased that you have finally got this monkey off your back. Well done for sticking it out. Els

Received a reply from my MP, Rosie Cooper. It seems I was pushing at an open door, because she is very much in favour of action to protect consumers from legal loan sharks. Here’s an extract from her letter: It’s essential that the Government gets a grip on this industry before the pressures of Christmas force thousands more consumers in West Lancashire and around the country into the hands of these legal loan sharks. That’s why I’m urging West Lancashire residents to sign the petition calling on the Government to introduce caps on the cost of credit. If enough people sign it, we c

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Hi DDA, Was the business a limited company? Are you still involved with your erstwhile business partner? Els

I've done it for both of us BD:wink: Els

Letter sent to Rosie Cooper MP this afternoon.

That’s not so, cerberus. Some policies do. My daughter was sold a Paymentcare policy by Abbey in 2004, to protect her mortgage repayments. She was then, and still is, self-employed. The policy document clearly states that cover is provided for the self-employed and the definitions and eligibility paragraphs specify the exact terms. However, it was only when she submitted a claim to Abbey/Santander and argued, among other points, that she was ineligible by dint of self-employment, that her attention was drawn to the fact. Abbey did not supply a policy or any other document at the ti

The person who said this is either a) badly briefed b) forgetful, or c) a liar

In the interest of balance, here is a swift response from Ms G-J http://www.thecampaignforchange.co.uk/ It took me half an hour to connect with rossendales' website and when I did, some of the link pages were blank. So, I think they are working late tonight.

You're so right, brassy. But it does no harm to suggest it, on the grounds that it might not have occurred to her!