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And Lo, A Special Offer Was Born

As promotional gimmicks go it’s a little contrived, but you have give them full marks for imagination: the Travelodge in Covent Garden is offering couples called Mary and Joseph a free night’s stay over the Christmas period. According to the report there is some professional …

Tarts of the times

After the attempts by the savings industry and mortgage industry to label anyone who looks for the best deal a “tart”, now it is the turn of the credit card industry. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report — Precious Plastic 2005 — asserts that “rate tarts” are costing …

Dave’s Big Night Out

The 23rd of March 2005, The Royal Albert Hall, London. Put it in your diaries and book your ticket now because it’s going to be a sellout. At least Londonist hopes it will be for Dave Loew’s sake. Dave is our new hero because he’s …