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Government Announces Internet Fraud Statistics
According to recent research by the Government's Get Safe Online project, around 12% of internet users fell prey to fraudsters in 2006, a figure that equates to around 3.5 million people. The report, entitled 'Internet Safety: The State of the Nation', found that on average fraud victims lost £875 as a result.
Getting Ready for the Smoking Ban
With the ban on smoking in public places less than 100 days away, are businesses prepared for the change in the law? According to Public Health Minister Caroline Flint, 25% of UK businesses were unaware of the ban which takes effect on 1st July. A similar ban was introduced in Wales this week.
Time Management Course in Slough
How's your time management? Do you ever find yourself running out of time because you haven't planned effectively? If so, this course on 16th April could be just for you.
Mobile Calls Get Cheaper
Thanks to new controls introduced by telecoms regulator Ofcom, mobile phone customers could soon be reaping the benefits of around £400-500 million in savings over the next few years. The controls will regulate the amount network operators can charge phone companies for connecting through their networks.
UK property market 'to cool'
Britain's housing market is set to cool over the rest of the year, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).
Win a Satellite Navigation System (r)
Take part in our Sales and Marketing mini Salary Survey, and receive a FREE copy of the full survey plus the chance to win a satellite navigation system.
Fully funded Team Leader Training (r)
Wth Train to Gain, the Government's initiative to help build skills, in full swing, we have 12 NVQ Level 2 Team Leader places available in Berkshire.
Carbon Monoxide Warning (r)
Part of our work involves undertaking inspections and audits; this involves verifying that gas appliances, such as cookers and boilers have been correctly maintained.
Tag Your Valuables with FETCH (r)
Have you ever lost a set of keys or a mobile phone? Worse still, your Blackberry or laptop? If you have, you'll understand the sheer inconvenience, hassle, and expense this sort of loss can cause. But now, thanks to a new service just introduced by Recognition Express, you can significantly minimise the chances of this happening to you.
Chinese Car Market Overtakes Japan (r)
The market for private cars in China has seen astronomical growth in recent years. 10 years ago, there were hardly any privately-owned vehicles in the country. Today there are more brands available in China than the US, and car production has recently exceeded that of Japan. This makes China the second largest producer of cars in the world after the US.
Retail Sales Up (r)
High Street retail sales for February bounced back at their strongest in years according to a study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). February, although stronger than January, has traditionally been a relatively slow month following the Christmas rush. This year retail sales rose at their fastest for more than 2 years.
Bank Charge Refunds - It Pays to Ask (r)
If you've been charged an unfair penalty by your bank, should you complain? The answer, according to a recent Which? Survey is a most definite YES. 85% of complainants have been successful in obtaining at least a partial refund, and of those cases referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service all have been settled.
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