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Consumer groups criticise UK payday loan

Consumer watchdogs in Britain have accused the UK's fast growing payday loan industry of targeting the most vulnerable people. The companies offer short term loans with high interest repayments. A government committee has also recommended tightening laws surrounding the $265bn loan industry. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from Gillingham.

UK: Care for elderly in crisis as nursing homes run out of funds

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Doctors and politicians in Britain are warning the system for providing care to the elderly is close to collapse.

New figures show more nursing homes are closing because of a lack of funds.

Al Jazeera's UK correspondent Barnaby Phillips reports from London.

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