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07th September 2009
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have introduced stricter fines in an effort to deter financial companies from selling products, such as pensions and life insurance, on commission - with the subsequent intention of giving consumers confidence that t... Read >
Author: MarkeD02nd September 2009
August 4th, 2009People often ask what they should do if they get into difficulties abroad and who they should contact. A comprehensive travel insurance policy is there to give you that ‘peace of mind’ in the event of a medical emergency, air... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis15th August 2009
July 21st, 2009There seems to be so much contradictory advice out there when it comes to swine flu so it is no wonder that many people are confused. No more so than when it comes to travel. With some holiday makers being turned away at check-in because t... Read >
Author: Keith Macgregro13th August 2009
July 21st, 2009There seems to be so much contradictory advice out there when it comes to swine flu so it is no wonder that many people are confused. No more so than when it comes to travel. With some holiday makers being turned away at check-in because t... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis01st August 2009
Q: what is the uk government doing to promote water saving?
A: DEFRA, the body explainable for water conservation in the UK, tests, identifies and promotes water able products.
In the March 2001 Budget tally the Chancellor announced increased he... Read >
Author: Steve23rd July 2009
Businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber need to make greater use of their staff to help improve environmental performance and unlock valuable cost savings – according to sustainable business experts Envirowise.
The call to action comes as Envirowise ... Read >
Author: Russell Anson20th July 2009
Local businesses are collectively missing out on combined cost savings of as much as £1,144,000 per day by ignoring the potential of water efficiency, say sustainable business experts Envirowise.
In a recent survey 60% of Yorkshire and Humberside busi... Read >
Author: alishah04th July 2009
If you are selling your home, you have to have a Home Information Pack (HIP). No ifs and buts. New legislation means you can’t now put your home on the market without having a completed HIP ready and waiting for your buyers. It’s the first thing they ... Read >
Author: Armand200023rd June 2009
London is probably the most expensive city in the world (least it seems that way). Now we all know there is no such thing as a free lunch, so make your sandwiches, pack your rucksack and check out our suggestion of free things to do in London.
Whilst w... Read >
Author: Lisa Mills22nd June 2009
London is probably the most expensive city in the world (least it seems that way). Now we all know there is no such thing as a free lunch, so make your sandwiches, pack your rucksack and check out our suggestion of free things to do in London.
Whil... Read >
Author: Lisa Mills12th June 2009
The advent of widespread broadband access in the last decade has meant that households across the UK have been able to harness the power of the internet like never before. From online shopping to sharing photos with friends in one click, speedy and reliab... Read >
Author: Harvey McEwan01st May 2009
The largest hurdle to obtaining a new career comes from the financial region of our lives. We have mortgages or rent, as well as other bills we must pay for. If you have a family with children there is even more to consider than when you are single. A ... Read >
Author: Christopher02nd April 2009
Remote betting is part and parcel of remote gambling, defined by the Gaming Act of 2005 as gambling in which people participate by the use of remote communication over the internet, television, telephone, radio or any remote electronic device (http://www.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th January 2009
If you've been putting off completing your tax return until the last minute, you're in good company. So far only 3.5 million of us have got round to it, of the estimated 8.5 million required to do so. The only thing in favour of we procrastinators is the ... Read >
Author: EdMolyneux04th September 2008
Since the 19th Century, the red squirrel has been slowly edged out by the larger and more outgoing grey squirrel.
In the Lake District, the native red has seen the same decline as many other parts of the United Kingdom, since the introduction of its g... Read >
Author: jennyhicks13th August 2008
Looking for a parking space can be frustrating especially in busy shopping and business areas.
But it’s not just finding a parking space that is a problem, protecting your car from criminals is also an issue. Although reports show car crime has drop... Read >
Author: Brad Swarner18th July 2008
Choosing and using a strong domain name for your website can be the difference between success and failure for your Leeds Web Design.
Your domain name can say a lot about who you are and what your business is all about and is the ‘location addresses fo... Read >
Author: Keyclicks07th July 2008
Learning a foreign language is bay far easy, and takes a lot of effort, but hopefully this article will help you make the most of those yearly holidays in Spain and giving time you could even have the acquired knowledge to have a conversation with a nativ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th June 2008
The very tragic news from Ecuador is an unwelcome reminder to us all that, as well as the undoubted life enriching experience that a gap year gives to most people, there will inevitably be some level of risk attached. That is no reason not to take a gap... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis20th June 2008
Banks have a long history of taking unsavoury actions against their customers. They punish the very people to whom they should be most loyal. For example, an overdraft can result in a huge ?40 penalty (usurious by most standards). As banks publicly promot... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th June 2008
Whilst most holiday destinations are generally strife free, it still pays to check before you travel. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has up to date advice on all countries and to log on to www.fco.gov.uk/travel is a wise precaution, particularly if ... Read >
Author: Neil Dennis15th May 2008
Some people might wonder why you would want to set up a business in Kent, England, but they may be naive in their doubts; this particular area of England has a lot to offer new businesses and established ones moving there from overseas. Due to its locatio... Read >
Author: John McLean11th April 2008
Tips on Preparing Driving Theory Test : DSA introduced the driving theory test in 1996. According to this test, new learners and drivers have to pass the theory test before they book their practical test . The test focuses on all aspects of driving theor... Read >
Author: jane02nd April 2008
Is your investment property a House in Multiple Occupation?
You should know and you need to know the answer to this question. You maybe exposing yourself to prosecution if you do not licence or maintain a House in Multiple Occupation in England & Wales t... Read >
Author: Graham Drage26th March 2008
It often happens that without bothering or without proper financial planning your credit card bills of store card bills keeps on ballooning and the day comes when you find yourself not in a position to pay the interest. In such situations debt consolidati... Read >
Author: Michael Moore24th September 2007
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment plan set up by the Government to encourage you to save for your children’s future. Applicable for all children born after 1 September 2002 and living in the UK, an initial £250 sum is pa... Read >
Author: lazyurl13th September 2007
DSA introduced the driving theory test in 1996. According to this test, new learners and drivers have to pass the theory test before they book their practical test. The test focuses on all aspects of driving theory such as attitude, safety, handling, ru... Read >
Author: Mahesh Ugale15th August 2007
Does your business take green IT seriously? Well it should, because ignoring climate change could cost you money and harm your credibility.
There are now over 1.1 billion computers in operation worldwide, collectively producing about one billion tonnes... Read >
Author: a1articles02nd August 2007
If you are looking for a mortgage, you may have been advised that it�s better to go through a mortgage broker. This seems to make sense. After all the broker works with mortgages all the time. So of course the broker knows more than you. Brokers are... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd August 2007
Looking for a mortgage on your holiday home can seem complicated. You may have decided to consult a holiday home mortgage broker to help you through the process. However, this involves putting a huge amount of trust in the holiday home mortgage broker. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd July 2007
A Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account for children in the United Kingdom. The UK Government introduced the Child Trust Fund with the aim of ensuring every child has savings at the age of 18, helping children get into the h... Read >
Author: Katie Brown20th July 2007
According to the National Health Interview Survey, 75% of the general population experiences at least “some stress” every two weeks and half of those experience high levels of stress during the same two week period. With all of the effects stress has... Read >
Author: Divapor21st April 2007
Whether Home Information Packs (HIPs) will or won't take effect is a theme
that has been debated endlessly over the past few weeks and months. Leaves you
thinking that everything that can be said has already been said.?
Yet there as many different sp... Read >
Author: Chris13th March 2007
More than half of all borrowers use a broker to arrange their mortgage. But how do you go about finding one? Should you be paying any fees for their services and how do they work?
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There are literally thousands of mortgage brokers in the UK - well o... Read >
Author: Christopher24th January 2007
As landlords know, there’s a huge demand for small self-contain units, especially in University towns. But as from the start of this tax year, landlords are faced with the necessity to have a building licensed for occupation if the property is on at lea... Read >
Author: michael challiner06th December 2006
The community health system in Spain is excellent, probably better than most in Europe. The ‘ambulatorio’ or local health center is usually open 24 hours a day and the hospitals are extremely well run. The only thing that non-Spanish people may find... Read >
Author: Susie Kay20th November 2006
MLAT (Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty)
The UK has such treaties with Bolivia, Hong Kong, Panama (narcotics trafficking only with Panama, no fiscal crimes and Panama has no tax treaties with anyone), USA (extensive) and Uruguay.
Below is the link to t... Read >
Author: Ronald Edwards09th November 2006
The financial services industry is highly regulated and companies
selling financial products or advice must adhere to a stringent set of
guidelines set out by the industry’s independent regulatory body, the
Financial Services Authority. The FSA has w... Read >
Author: Benedict Rohan16th August 2006
September 2006 will see the introduction of new laws regarding child restraints in cars.
Current laws state: -
Children aged three to 11 (inclusive) and less than 150cm tall are permitted to travel in an adult seat belt if no child restraint is fi... Read >
Author: michael challiner22nd July 2006
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Recently there has been an influx of fraudulent wholesalers and dubious bulk discount stores on the net. This article concentrates on how to detect such companies and what necessary checks must be carried out before investing in any busine... Read >
Author: William King23rd June 2006
Whatever stage of the mortgage game you're at, unless you happen to be a qualified financial advisor, solicitor and broker all rolled into one, you'll need professional help to find and arrange your loan. This guide presents some basic information on mort... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny16th June 2006
Everybody wants to give their children the best possible start in life, and make their future as secure as possible. Two ways of helping them, money-wise, are by encouraging them to save with their own bank account, and by making investments on their beha... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny20th May 2006
The problem with trade and service marks on the Internet is that trademarks are territorial (i.e. they are registered for specific areas/countries) whereas the internet, by definition, is global and almost "anti-territorial". This leads to major complica... Read >
Author: peter arkwright12th March 2006
This article describes various points to consider when designing letterheads and stationery as part of a complete business identity package.
It is important when you design your letterhead that you make sure that the design does not interfere with the ... Read >
Author: Jake Gourd30th October 2005
Endowment complaints in the UK. Time bar arguments mean millions could miss out on compensation.
There is much discussion in the financial sector regarding the endowment mortgage misselling scandal that has affected up to 8.5 million policyholders in t... Read >
Author: martin nolan20th September 2005
There is a growing public perception that companies are ignoring health and environmental concerns in their quest to maximise profit and in doing so they ignore other equally important issues such as environmental concerns and local communities. Business ... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno08th September 2005
With the recent release from the UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, of its latest house price report for May 2005, showing that prices fell by 0.6% last month, and prices falling just 0.1% since the start of the year, the bank said that the
mar... Read >
Author: Rachel Lane31st August 2005
For the first time since May 1996 reports have indicated that wage increases have risen faster than house price inflation. According to Nationwide, "The overall picture remains one of a gently softening market".
The signs indicate that the housing ma... Read >
Author: R Green23rd June 2005
With UK personal debt spiralling out of control beyond the 1 trillion mark at a rate of 1m every four minutes, and the number of declarations of bankruptcy on the increase, the Government has finally implemented measures to ensure lenders know the actua... Read >
Author: Rachel Lane
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