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Banks accused of excluding poor

A group of influential MPs has accused banks of treating people on low incomes like "second class citizens". The Treasury Select Committee estimates that eight million people are excluded from financial services.

19 Nov 2006
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Special intelligence

Jonathan Young's job entails using complex technology to collate and disseminate information for investment bankers at Goldman Sachs. He is highly intelligent, motivated and was close to being selected for MI5. He also has Asperger's syndrome.

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18 Nov 2006
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'Half of disabled badges illegal'

Up to half of all disabled parking badges in London are being used illegally, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). It is estimated that badges are now changing hands on the black market for up to ?500.

18 Nov 2006
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