Thursday 17 May 2012

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Theft of copper and other metals growing rapidly in UK

As reported earlier in the year, there is a growing epidemic amongst thieves in the UK with metal theft numbering at least 1,000 cases a week nationwide. This figure is double what it had been five years ago and in …

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HMRC deals with corporations under scrutiny

In the midst of government cuts in funding of social programmes due to ‘austerity measures’ there now seem to be deals on the table with major corporations which

Metal theft on the rise in the UK

Amidst growing numbers of unemployed persons and significant cuts in benefits, metal theft has become a huge problem in the UK. Recently thieves have been targeting some of

Financial Ministers Argue That Inflation Statistics Should Not Dictate State Benefits

After recent hikes in energy prices caused inflation to rise to a two decade high of 5.2% during the last month, financial ministers are arguing that these high

Prime Minister looking at combating health costs with a fat tax

It has long been known that obesity is a growing problem in the United Kingdom as well as around the world. Medical professionals state that as society becomes

Is Tesco trying to ‘break’ the law?

Recent developments in Scotland have seen the government making efforts to ‘crack down’ on alcohol abuse. As a result, they have banned all two-for-the-price-of-one sales. Grocery stores see

Controversy over high cost of energy amidst allegations of price fixing

Within the past three years the cost of energy for the average household has risen by an unbelievable 58% which has prompted government to question why. A formal

HMRC Warns of Tougher Self Assessment Laws This Year

Whilst many businesses and individuals in the UK hire accountants and tax specialists to help them file their tax returns, a growing number of the population relies on

Financial Ombudsman Service Overwhelmed with Complaints

At one time the Financial Ombudsman Service was where consumers were taking complaints when they needed a quick decision in a dispute with a UK firm. Now however

EU Oil Embargo on Syria

Jointly, the countries of the European Union have agreed to embargo oil from Syria in response to treatment of pro-democracy protestors in that country. It is their intention