21 January 2016 Week in Brief: UK PENSIONERS’ HEATING: There are concerns that high energy prices are affecting pensioners who are turning down their heating to save money. It is said that the 6 big energy companies have not reduced their rates, despite a fall in wholesale energy costs over the last 2 years. DOCTORS’… Continue reading Issue 37: 2016 01 21: Week in Brief: UK
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Issue 31: 2015 12 03: Week in Brief: UK
03 December 2015 Week in Brief: UK AUTUMN STATEMENT: The Chancellor’s job was made much easier by a re-computation of tax take and debt servicing costs, which gave him an extra £28.5 billion over the next five years. That meant that he did not have to go ahead with the proposed elimination of tax credits for… Continue reading Issue 31: 2015 12 03: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 14: 2015 08 06 International News
6 August 2015 Week in Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS EGYPT: Egypt has completed a new Suez canal which is situated beside the old one. In addition the original canal has been dredged so that it can accommodate larger ships. The development will increase the amount of tonnage because ships will be able to sail in both directions. … Continue reading Issue 14: 2015 08 06 International News
