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Expanding Bioactive Habitat Possibilities With Isopods for Sale Options

Natural enclosure systems continue gaining attention among habitat keepers today. Many setups benefit from balanced biological activity supporting cleaner conditions naturally. Carefully selected isopods for sale contribute useful functions within enclosed environments. These...

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South West sees fall in house prices

House prices in the South West fell slightly in the month to September 2013; a surprise drop that mirrors the UK trend.

The house price index level dropped very slightly from 171.7 in August to 171.3 last month, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which also show a slower rate of price increase for the South West in the 12 months to September 2013...

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Surveyors warn of property shortage as demand and prices rise

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned of a serious shortage of properties to meet rising demand from potential buyers; resulting in increasing house prices.

In its October Residential Market Survey, RICS reports that house prices jumped once again last month as rocketing interest from would-be buyers dwarfed the amount of properties coming onto the market....

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Government announces crackdown on interns’ rights to minimum wage

Interns are to get more support to protect their right to fair pay, as the Government launches new advice for young people

new guidance will provide further support to interns uncertain about their pay rights
HMRC targets 200 employers advertising intern opportunities
results of London Fashion Week enforcement activity revealed

Interns are...

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Firefighters' union plans further strike next week

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced further strike action in England and Wales between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 13 November.

The plans for the latest in a series of walkouts comes after what the union has described as "unnecessary and inflammatory" action by the government's Fire Minister Brandon Lewis MP.

The FBU claims that three hours before firefighters were due to...

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UK population to increase by 9.6m over 25 years

The UK population is likely to top 70 million within the next 15 years.

The UK population is projected to increase by 9.6 million over the next 25 years, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS predicts that the number of people in the country will rise from the estimated 63.7 million calculated in mid-2012 to 73.3 million in mid-2037...

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Firefighters union announced fourth walkout for next week

Firefighters have announced that a fourth strike on pensions will take place between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 13 November in England and Wales.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said that the action follows the decision of the government in Westminster to "worsen proposals on firefighter pensions" has prompted the latest walkout.

In addition the Fire Brigades Union announced the...

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CBI backs EU membership "worth £3,000 to every household"

The CBI is today publishing the business vision for a reformed EU, after an in-depth study of the UK’s global future. As emerging markets become increasingly dominant, the CBI argues the UK must maximise openness to global trade - and the best way of achieving this is as part of a reformed EU.

Working with global and domestic businesses of all sizes across the country, the CBI has...

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RSPCA relief as Government acknowledges futility of badger cull

The RSPCA is relieved to hear the Government has put a stop to the badger cull in Gloucestershire three weeks early.

Sources say the cull will end at noon on Saturday rather than the 18 December date planned after those carrying out the cull did not meet even their reduced target.

The initial six-week pilot cull ended in October, but was then extended for another eight weeks...

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Public urged to delay bonfires and firework displays as firefighters set to strike

Fire chiefs have urged the public to postpone any plans for domestic firework displays or bonfires as firefighters prepare to walk out this evening in a strike over pension and retirement ages.

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are staging a four and a half hour strike on Friday 1 November between the hours of 6.30 and 11pm, and further two hour action on Monday (4 November)...

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Gary Barlow visits British military personnel in Camp Bastion

Take That star and X-Factor judge Gary Barlow has visited British military personnel on operations in Camp Bastion this week

The award-winning singer-songwriter spent a morale-boosting three days with sailors, soldiers and airmen, both regular and reservist, experiencing life on the base while filming a musical concert for broadcast later this year.

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