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Too many government changes, says MPs

7:30am Friday 5th March 2010

Two cross-party Committees of MPs have each concluded independently this week that the performance of two major government departments has suffered over the past few years because senior Ministers have not held their posts long enough to oversee the development and delivery of effective policy.

Fast broadband a long way off, says report

3:30pm Thursday 4th March 2010

A Government report published today (Thursday March 4) shows that the availability of fast and effective broadband in the South West could reach only 46 per cent by 2012 unless measures proposed by the Government for the whole of the UK are implemented.

New records for Choice Care

2:00pm Thursday 4th March 2010

Specialist care provider Choice Care Group is celebrating a record start to 2010 with its highest-ever occupancy rates and fewest staff vacancies in its history.

Bath & West show for business

1:00pm Thursday 4th March 2010

Next weekend March 13/14, will once again welcome the ever-popular Westcountry Game Fair to the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

Plunge in saving cash, say NS&I

9:00am Thursday 4th March 2010

This winter, the amount of money the population is saving has decreased to its lowest level for over two years, according to NS&I's Savings Survey.

TUC challenges government over sickness

7:30am Thursday 4th March 2010

The South West TUC is today (Thursday) challenging the government and employers to ensure that workplaces don't just prevent staff from becoming ill, but actively promote good health and well-being through 'good work'.

Swindon accountants warn on tax deadlines

5:00pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Pay on time or pay extra – that’s the new rule the taxman is bringing in from April 6 for all late PAYE payments.

European house market on the move

3:00pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Signs of recovery are already visible in some European housing markets, especially in sales levels and prices, says the latest RICS European Housing Review launched yesterday in Brussels (2 March 2010).

Barclays back Sterling

1:00pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Barclays Capital Chief Sterling Strategist, Paul Robinson, says that the recent decline in value of Sterling does not reflect any significant change in medium-term prospects for the UK economy.

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