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Can I take out a mortgage from a relative? I have friends in France who pay an annuity to an elderly couple, but it is not an arrangement I'm aware of in the UK . Are there any pitfalls in making such an agreement? Jason Butler, certified financial planner at Bloomsbury Financial Planning, ...

Liverpool striker target David Villa happy with life at Barcelona By Mark Bollons December 02, 2011 Liverpool striker target David Villa has revealed he's happy with life in Spain and doesn't want to leave Barcelona. The Spanish international has been speculatively linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks, ...

The terror of Aids inspired a revolution that saved my life In 2009, the UN programme on HIV / Aids estimated that 150000 people were living with Aids in France, compared to 85000 in the UK ; the prevalence rate in France is about double that of this country. France did not launch a nationwide campaign to warn of ...

Is Vladimir Putin a Gay Icon? Hardly If it is amusing to brand Putin as a “gay icon” for antics such as shirtless horse-riding, the comments left on the site of the British gay paper, Pink News, seem more reflective of the severity of the situation facing much of the LGBT community in ...

One in four suffering in fuel poverty Welsh elderly charity Age Cymru spokeswoman Victoria Lloyd warned that rising fuel prices are causing elderly deaths as many cut down on essential heating for fear of racking up huge debts. "The number of excess winter deaths is a disgrace," she said. ...

Journalist tested for HIV without knowledge as he moved to Qatar When the man returned to South Africa, he underwent further medical tests and found out that he was HIV positive. Qatar is one of five countries that restricts people living with HIV / Aids from its residency rules. The man said he was demanding his job ...

Rise in 'paupers' funerals' among elderly people | Society | The ... Many older people dying alone without family or friends willing or able to pay for burials and cremations, charity claims.

Man gets life in prison for killing of 3-year-old GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (AP) — A man convicted of beating his girlfriend's 3-year-old son to death was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a judge said he didn't believe the defendant could change. "I believe in rehabilitation ," 2nd District ...

UK police arrest 22 in anti-drone demonstration LONDON (AP) — British police arrested 20 people Friday outside the US Embassy in London on suspicion of belonging to a banned group. Scotland Yard said a total of 22 people were arrested during a protest over the American use of drones in Pakistan ...

Prince Harry Honors Friend at Charity Concert, Reunites With Ex Prince Harry recently returned to the UK following his helicopter-training in Arizona and California, and they're certainly lucky to have him back. The redheaded royal appeared at a holiday concert for the Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund at St. ...

David Beckham is a thriller in Manila The kind-hearted footie ace visited a UNICEF-supported government centre for rescued homeless children in the capital Manila. He thrilled the youngsters by donning a graduation mortar board and gown, looking as animated as his awed young fans. ...

Bikers take to the road for charity Members of Peterborough Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) outside the Fox and Hounds pub before their ride to Wood Green Animal Shelter . (METP-27-11-11PF110) Picture: Paul Franks/Peterborough ET BIKERS held their first-ever festive run to deliver donations ...

European Parliament urges Croatia to protect gay citizens before joining EU by Stephen Gray for PinkNews.co. uk The European Parliament has adopted a resolution which reminds Croatia of its obligation to protect gay citizens from homophobia and homophobic violence before it joins the EU in 2013. ...

Elderly targeted in “energy saving” scam Fraudsters are attempting to sell rogue energy saving devices that could cause fire or electrocution to elderly home owners. The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has urged consumers to be on the lookout for bogus telephone cold callers trying to ...

Firm enters long-term loan market for housing associations William Nicoll, director of fixed income at M&G Investments, said: “ Social housing is an essential part of the UK economy, comprising some nine per cent of housing stock, and has a history of very sound regulation. "M&G is already one of the largest ...