'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.

Heating oil customers face tough winter

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills

RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.

Charity reflects on changing needs over 25 years

Help a Guernsey Child says it has provided in excess of £1.2m worth of essential support.

Nightclubs are disappearing - and it's affecting young people

One young person said with no nightlife in their town they cannot "let loose and mess around".

As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?

With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

How much is the minimum wage?

What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?