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Wigan Athletic Chairman Dave Whelan has written to the chief executive of the English Premier League, Richard Scudamore, to suggest a cap on club borrowings. This followed news that the High Court had granted Portsmouth extra time to tackle their unpaid tax bill but the club are still in an extremely precarious situation. Whelan’s comments show that Portsmouth’s severe debt problems have sent shockwaves through the entire league. [Read more…] about Bad Debt Management – The English Premier League

Renewable energy is one of the great big hopes of this century. It’s the one energy source that just grows and grows and that can generate baseload electricity at a large enough scale. Countries such as China, Spain and Germany are now using renewable energy sources. [Read more…] about Baxi renewables

Summer is one of the most pleasant times of the year. They skies are clearer, the air feels fresher, and we sometimes discover a slight spring in our step. But don’t think you’re protected from back boiler damage during these glorious months. [Read more…] about Heating cover for your back boiler

There’s been a marked increase in the popularity of debt consolidation loans in the UK over the past decade. This has coincided with the swell in British property prices and is no doubt a response to the additional equity that homeowners have at their disposal. So, using this equity to secure a loan in order to service your other financial responsibilities is a popular solution to the problem of mounting debt. The equity in your home is an asset that can be used as collateral, giving you greater financial leverage when looking for affordable personal finance. Now though, as UK property prices have been falling in recent months, this position is not as strong as it once was. Of course, it is worth remembering that, despite the financial doom and gloom, property prices are still much higher than they were a few years ago. This means that many homeowners still have a substantial amount of equity and can use it to secure a loan on reasonable terms, with a rate of interest that can be significantly lower than an unsecured loan. [Read more…] about The Pros and Cons of Secured Loans

For years now you’ve been thinking of getting that solar heating system installed but something prevents you from doing so. It isn’t the money nor is the time spent on finding the right system that’s preventing you; it’s the worry about the cold winter months that put a slight damper on your plans. [Read more…] about Solar heating isn’t just for summer time