Number of homes equipped with surveillance cameras slowly rising

These days, trips to a shopping center or government building come with the understanding that you're most likely going to be photographed at some point by a surveillance camera.

So little time, so much to see in Singapore

If you love classic books, vintage knick knacks and dainty pastries, hop on a train and take a stroll down the charming Club Street at Ann Siang Hill.

A student's guide to renting

A group of students renting a home for the first time are typically signing a £15,000 contract. It pays to get it right before you move The letting agency Beware exaggerated charges often applied by lettings agents. Tenants are often asked to pay as much as £400 for "administration" – which amounts to a few pieces of photocopied contracts. Look out for inflated credit reference fees (£150 ...

Christmas Jumper Packs Groovy Gifts Into Elfbox

The team behind the success of cheesy christmasjumper.co.uk launches elfbox.com to provide the UK's most comprehensive online shop for quirky and ...

The Spencer family: One rule for the rich?

'One rule for the rich another for the rest of us? One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council; one that affords a dispensation to new regulations designed to...