This week has seen the approval of a massive social regeneration project which will completely change the landscape of South East London's Elephant and Castle. In a week when Blair's government has announced new measures to tackle the problem we take a look at the initiatives to find out if this government is really looking for a new approach, or simply providing us with an election gimmick. After the horrible murder of schoolboy Damilola Taylor, a portion of the blame has been atrributed to social exclusion. We take an introductory look at the issues. For the second time in three months, the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest by a quarter of a percent.
Some people get their mortgage in a foreign currency.
It's risky, but in some cases the rewards can be worth it. The changing face of the UK mortgage market. For years, lenders have offered products with high SVRs that ultimately drive customers into switching to another provider. If it ever gets off the ground and into the sea, Freedom Ship will be the largest vessel ever to set sail. We take a peek at what life will be like on this giant floating community.