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Biggest banks near small business lending deal Comments Off

Posted on January 20, 2011
The UK's biggest banks are reportedly nearing a government agreement to lend out between 160 to 180 million pounds to small British businesses this year, according to a leading newspaper. The government has held the talks, dubbed Project Merlin, with a view to securing a commitment from UK banks over lending ... Read More >>

Hull to install solar pannels at car park Comments Off

Posted on September 02, 2010
Hull City Council is investigating the potential of generating power from solar panels placed atop carpark roofs. The move follows a similar, highly successful operation at Messe Frankfurt and could help power council buildings while saving money. Surplus energy can also be sold into the National Grid after the government’s recent ... Read More >>

Safe cycling with Road Bikes Comments Off

Posted on August 20, 2010
The UK is pushing on with plans to increase the number of bicycle users. In the past year, the government and in particular, the London Mayor Boris Johnson, have been actively pursuing a path away from vehicle travel as they work towards objectives in the area of environmental sustainability. With the recent ... Read More >>

Understanding the new coalition government Comments Off

Posted on July 09, 2010
In May, the most exciting election battle for years resulted in a hung parliament, leaving many confused as to how the country would operate. Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative party won the greatest number of votes and seats, but were still short of a decisive majority to govern alone in the ... Read More >>

Tories Would Ban Satellite Preachers Comments Off

Posted on December 03, 2009
It was revealed today that Islamic extremists who make use satellite links or videos to broadcast sermons authored banned preachers in the UK will be charged under a Conservative government. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling explained said the Tories would initiate new legislation aimed at getting very tough on individuals who ... Read More >>


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