The high street banks have never really been a suitable source of loans for those with limited assets or income - their basic idea seems to be that you can only borrow from them if you can afford not to do so. The principal alternative that grew up historically for those in need who could not meet the strict lending criteria of the banks was loan sharks and unregulated lending. Other than credit unions, of which more later.
On Saturday 1st August the biggest party in the South East region takes place in Brighton!
This Sunday 2nd August sees the Sandgate Rec Family Fun Day from 11am - 5pm: come along!
With the release of Windows 10, the scam known as the 'Microsoft phone scam' is likely to rear its ugly head again.
Commenting on the situation in Calais, Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron MP said:
Tim Farron today set about ending the Liberal Democrats' lack diversity at the top of the party - by naming the most diverse shadow cabinet team in the party's history.
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
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