Spanish bank Santander says it has switched its call centres back to the UK from India following complaints from customers.

Financial woes are certainly capable of bringing you down, and if it gets bad enough that you must consult with an attorney or financial specialist, you may wonder if you can ever get back on solid ground again. Contrary to what would be your initial mindset, bankruptcy doesn't necessarily equate to an admission of failure - different circumstances lead people to file, yet for some it isn't the only option. Foreclosure is another possibility if you find you are unable to keep up with mortgage. Depending on your situation, one option may be better than the other, but which is right for you?

Bankruptcy proceedings can be impacted in different ways depending on whether you file before or after a divorce. Filing for bankruptcy after a divorce can affect how debts and liabilities are divided. Understanding how the bankruptcy process can be affected by divorce can help couples decide the best way to proceed with a bankruptcy.

The airline pilots' union Balpa says it is lifting the threat of strike action at Virgin Atlantic after receiving a new pay offer.

The housing bubble in the United States, which was borne of the Great Recession, shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Millions of homeowners are desperately trying to stop foreclosures on their homes for obvious reasons and yet many have no viable sources of income to meet their delinquent accounts. If you are one such homeowner on the verge of a foreclosure, you have hope in the form of bankruptcy.

The value of UK savings has been eroded by 50bn in the past year because of inflation and low interest rates, a group says.

Job cuts are expected to be announced at train maker Bombardier's Derby plant, after the firm missed out on the Thameslink contract.

Baidu, the biggest web company in China, will partner with Microsoft to provide English-language search results.

Australia's central bank leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.75% amid growing signs of a slowdown in the economy.

France's Christine Lagarde is to become the first female managing director of the IMF, at a time of heightened global financial nerves.