Centrica warn that fuel prices are set to rise again

While many may be focused on the trading patterns of Centrica, the greater focus should be on the small warning from the major energy provider that fuel bills are going to increase by the end of the year. Centrica offers energy around the UK under the brands of Scottish Gas and British Gas and stated that . . . → Read More: Centrica warn that fuel prices are set to rise again

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European money woes show no signs of abating

With Greece’s future unknown and the progress of the talks between German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and the new French President, Francois Hollande, uncertain, the Eurozone crisis is getting worse. Add to that the trouble with the Spanish banks and it certainly looks as if big trouble is looming.

Despite this the German finance minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, remains . . . → Read More: European money woes show no signs of abating

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Pirate Bay share filing website set to be blocked by all of the top UK broadband providers

Over four million subscribers found themselves suddenly kicked out of www.thepiratebay.se this past Wednesday after the website was blocked following an application to the High Court by the record industry trade body, BPI. Based in Sweden, The Pirate Bay offers a full index of copyrighted films, songs, and television shows to users that are willing to . . . → Read More: Pirate Bay share filing website set to be blocked by all of the top UK broadband providers

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Spanish unemployment level hits 25%

The unemployment rate in Spain has risen to nearly 25 percent which goes to show how much worse the economic situation has become in the country in recent years. The figure has also caused the credit ratings agency, Standard and Poor’s to downgrade the credit rating of the country. Currently around 6 million people in the . . . → Read More: Spanish unemployment level hits 25%

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UN send monitors into Syrian hot spot

According to the United Nations, international monitors have recently moved into a Syrian hot spot in order to stop the violence. The spokesperson from the team, Neeraj Singh, has stated that two observers have been put in the city which is located in the south of Syria.

The city is Daraa, where the uprising against the current . . . → Read More: UN send monitors into Syrian hot spot

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Phone hacking scandal rumbles on with more prosecutions expected

It is expected that in the near future criminal prosecutions are going to take place for those people who were complicit in the phone hacking scandal. These prosecutions recently seem a little bit closer after the police have delivered files related to four journalists who allegedly hacked phones.

The prosecution service have not yet identified which journalists . . . → Read More: Phone hacking scandal rumbles on with more prosecutions expected

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PM visits Burma with a view to easing sanctions

David Cameron, the British PM, said that the country could soon be easing sanctions on Burma, while preparing to make his historic visit to this once isolated Kingdom. Cameron has told the BBC that Britain will be quick to ‘respond in kind’ should Burma continue with their democratic progress. He has said, however, that he wants . . . → Read More: PM visits Burma with a view to easing sanctions

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With only 100 days to go, survey reveals UK public are unsure about the Olympics

It’s about 100 days before the London Olympics kicks off and the organisers of the event are promising that it is going to be an inspiring occasion for the entire nation, as well as the world. This is despite the fact that a recent survey has shown that the country have mixed about hosting the Olympic . . . → Read More: With only 100 days to go, survey reveals UK public are unsure about the Olympics

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Vodafone get exclusivity to new Hauwei Ascend handset

The new Hauwei Ascend G300 is set to go on sale exclusively through Vodafone for only £100 in pay as you go. The Ascend G300 is very much aimed at the lower end of the mobile phone market and brings with it a 1GHz processor, 4in WVGA touch screen, 512MB of RAM, a 5MP camera, 2.4GB . . . → Read More: Vodafone get exclusivity to new Hauwei Ascend handset

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Health Secretary defends decision to investigate abortion clinics

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley was right to ask for an urgent inspection of abortion clinics by the Care Quality Commission, according to a statement made this week by the NHS Confederation chief executive, Stephen Dorrell.

Lansley came under criticism after it was revealed that the CQC was forced to cancel their planned inspections of over 580 care . . . → Read More: Health Secretary defends decision to investigate abortion clinics

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