30/08/2007 by admin.

The sunny bank holiday cast a cloud over retailers as footfall dropped by around 10%, according to retail expert SPSL.

It revealed that the number of people passing through shop doors dropped by 9.8% year-on-year during Saturday and Sunday, with figures down 9.7% on Monday.

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30/08/2007 by admin.

A survey from the Legal Services Commission has revealed that people in Wales are least likely to turn to professionals when they have financial or debt worries.

Those questioned in the survey in Wales said they were more likely to turn to their family, friends or aquaintances to discuss financial or debt worries than they were to seek professional help.

Paul Davies, the LSC’s director in Wales, said: “It’s worrying that some people, especially those who are most vulnerable, are reluctant to go to the experts, for the financial and legal advice that they may need. While it’s natural for people to look to those they know to give them advice, well intentioned as it may be, this is clearly not always going to be the best advice.”

A free, confidential and bilingual service from Community Legal Service Direct and paid for by legal aid is available on 0845 345 4345 or at www.clsdirect.org.uk.

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