Helen Grant, a Tory MP, was asked the questions in an ITV interview and got all five wrong, though she said it wasn't fair as she hadn't had a chance to revise.

The state-backed bank conceded it had ‘over corrected’ its policy – as a damning report revealed its zeal to reduce risky loans forced companies out of business.

The Chancellor said the new limits would cover the eye-watering interest rates charged by the firms, along with all other fees to stop people being 'exploited'.

Second hand stores that increasingly dominate struggling town centres should transform themselves into ‘beautiful, respectful’ places rather than being the ‘sad face’ in a parade of shops, she said.

Ministers have given until January 26 which would mean getting through around 833 pages per day – whether in hard print or on screen.

The former Home Secretary claimed ‘fairy lights, tinsel and extravagant presents’ have made us forget about those who do not have families to celebrate with.

Victoria Pascoe, retail strategist at advertising agency Inferno, has shared some of the industry's most hush-hush secrets with Femail.

A spokesman for the Pythons said the July 1 event at London's O2 Arena sold out in 43.5 seconds, with tickets for four further shows then immediately going on sale.

Victoria Coren Mitchell has completed a list of the five scariest children's books, placing Mary Poppins at the top because of the book's 'sinister imagery.'

Over 40 per cent of British people say they find the season 'very stressful', rising to 50 per cent of divorced women.

Pensioners who take moderate exercise – including walking or dancing – are two and a half times less likely to suffer serious long-term health problems.

Eimar Cook, pictured, told jurors in the hacking trial how Rebekah Brooks boasted to her about hacking celebrities' phones - as long as they hadn't changed privacy settings.

The plan was approved by a majority of the EU Parliament sitting in Strasbourg (pictured) last week prompting anger among Conservative MEPs who attempted to have the measures thrown out.

The controversial MEP, who resigned the UK Independence Party whip in Brussels earlier this year, will be unveiled today as the new face of campaign group the Driver’s Union.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall also met legendary West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber at the London Palladium.

The Foreign Secretary said the agreement, which would force Iran to downgrade its almost weapons-grade uranium in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, was a victory for diplomacy.

The vast site in Sevenoaks, Kent, will have its own staff, although it will share a headteacher, department heads and answer to the same governing body.

Ed Miliband was described as ‘pathetic’ yesterday after he accused David Cameron of smear tactics and plotting to run the ‘dirtiest election campaign’ in decades.

Adam Dugmore, 16, from Birmingham, has been found 'safe and well' after going missing while reportedly heartbroken after the death of his nine-year-old brother.

Retired headmaster Denis Drew and wife Joyce (right), both 86, were last seen hand in hand on their regular stroll in Ponthir, near Caerleon, Gwent (left).

Jessica Holmes, from Preston, was diagnosed with leukaemia after she developed a cold which failed to clear up.

Ben Watson was stopped at Euston Junction by police charged with cracking down on road safety as he cycled his two daughters to school this morning.

Barry Eaton, 33, is accused of using his relationship with Ashley Cole to lure two jewellery dealers to a London hotel before robbing them with Raphael Francis, 23.

Shafique Aarij, 21, battered father-of-three Andrew Iacovou with a claw hammer at a branch of Ladbrokes in Morden, south London, before leaving him to die.

Domenico Rancadore, 64, has been granted bail at Westminster Magistrates Court today despite being on the run from Italian authorities for 20 years.

Clarifications & Corrections

Giovanni Di Stefano, 58, earned £3.4million while fraudulently claiming he was legally trained, a confiscation hearing at Southwark Crown Court was told.

Emmanuel Labram convinced his patient and her husband that she didn't need further treatment by insisting she was cured for two years after the failed operation at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in 2008.

A campaign has been launched to keep the last self-portrait painted by Sir Anthony Van Dyck in Britain. The 1640 painting, which was in a private collection, has been sold and could be sent overseas.

Rachel Sawford, 29, escaped an abusive relationship to study a BSc in Social Work at the University of Plymouth. But Jobcentre staff said her 2:1 would scare employers.

The railways should follow the model of budget airlines like Ryanair and easyjet who offer cheap, under plans drawn up by the Institute for Economic Affairs.

It comes as Downing Street confirmed it is looking at a possible extension of the length of time new arrivals from the EU have to stay in the UK before claiming benefits.

Father-of-three David Richards, from Canberra, Australia, pictured inset with his family, first entered the record books in 2011 with 331,038 lights - but was beaten by a family from New York.

North Carolina web developer Evan Booth can make a gun comprised of a hair dryer, magnets, batteries, hairbands, and other items purchased at terminal stores.

Michael Buck, 59, used only natural materials or unwanted items to build the 'cob house' (pictured) at the bottom of his garden in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Nick Cottreau, 16, from Nova Scotia in Canada, spent more than six months to create one giant rollercoaster model that fills his entire bedroom.