Spurned by the banks, Middle Britain is pawning its possessions…

lending The growing ranks of credit card rejects are putting up their valuables to avert a cash-flow crisis. By Sue Hayward Sunday, 29 June 2008 The credit crunch has hit hard and many of us have tightened our belts, but it's a different story for the pawnbroking industry where business is on the up, as more of us search for a little extra cash. But forget those scruffy shops lurking in dark alleys; pawnbrokers can now be found on the high street alongside banks and building societies, competing… More information...