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Property market in 'mini ice age'

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Another property report from accountants PWC has painted an even more depressing picture of the future of the property market referring to a ‘mini ice age’ until 2020.   The report suggests that, taking into account inflation, prices...

The accident dangers faced by machine operators

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Those who work in the industrial sector face dangers every day, none more so than machine operators.   Employers in this sector are required to ensure risk assessments are undertaken on a regular basis, to make sure machinery is regularly tested...

Stark difference in property price increases

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A recent report by Knight Frank provides a stark illustration of the dramatic differences in the residential property market between London and the South East and the rest of the country. Whilst central London has seen regular monthly prices rises and...

'Win a baby' in IVF lottery

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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On 30th July 2011 Britain’s first IVF Lottery will launch after the gambling commission granted a licence to the fertility advice charity ‘To Hatch.’   The charity will sell raffle tickets online for £20 and the lucky winner...

Access and custody... or residence and contact?

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Regular viewers of the Manchester-based ‘soap’ Coronation Street will no doubt be aware of the recent story line involving Steve MacDonald, Tracy Barlow and their on-going disputes surrounding who gets ‘ custody of’ and/ or ‘...

Increased hospital waiting times leads to delays for operations, patient pain and suffering

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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In England, hospitals are expected to see patients within 18 weeks – the standard waiting time provided by health chiefs.   It has been said that financial problems in the NHS are likely to cause a rise in waiting times in England over the...

Leisure show accident lands three children in hospital

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Towards the end of May, five children were injured in an incident at a Kent leisure show. Strong winds caught an inflatable slide which came loose, causing it to topple over.   Three of the children were taken to hospital and the other two were...

Another way to avoid a ban from driving...

Sean Joyce
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The latest news from the Magistrates Court involved a gentleman from Blackburn, in the County of Lancashire, who is driving on our public roads with a grand total of 30 points endorsed on his driving licence. He was able to convince Magistrates that he...

Failure to comply with health and safety notices can lead to compensation claims

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is hot on the toes of companies that breach their strict guidelines and put their employees at risk in the process. Prohibition notices are issued on a regular basis and amazingly, often they are not followed. When this...

Benefits cap could make 40,000 homeless

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A leaked letter, allegedly sent by Eric Pickles private secretary to the Prime Minister, has expressed concerns about the effects of the Government’s policy to cap benefit payments to any one household at £500 per week.   It was...

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