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Debts in arrears are often sold on to businesses that specialise in chasing overdue repayments, meaning that the demand for payment scales up accordingly. These businesses buy a book of overdue debt for less than its face value and then chase the debt – making a profit if they succeed in securing full repayment. (Independent)

When the couple, who have been married for six years, were packing to go on holiday a few weeks later, Kim stepped on the scales with her suitcase to weigh the luggage and was so heavy the pointer went out range, and her mind was made up. (Daily Mail)

Mr Donohoe said any of those government-paid workers on less than the living wage “could be” getting more money “through additional premium payments in respect of shift or atypical working hours or are on salary scales that progress to the suggested living wage through incremental progression”. (Irish Times)

Interpreters work on a call-out basis and are paid by the hour, with pay scales based on experience. (Chronicle Live)