British private debt higher - 2004-01-20
British analysts say consumer debt increased 8 percent over Christmas to 109.37 billion pounds (US$195 billion) -- averaging 5,993 pounds (US$10,685) per individual.

Among Britain's 4.1 million unemployed, debt averaged 3,325 pounds(US$5,928) or a total of 13.47 billion pounds (US$24 billion), consultants Debt Free Direct says.

The debt level excludes mortgage obligations.
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Leave the No Call list alone - 2004-01-20
It's evening, and you're home hoping to forget the pack of imbeciles and frustrations that grace your day. The last thing you want is a hard sales pitch from some two-bit mortgage company.

The revulsion to being pestered at home helps explain why the state and national no-call lists are wildly popular. It helps to explain why the state Legislature is considering a bill that would expand the no-call list — applying it to charities and politicians.
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