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21/01/2011
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Appeal Following Fatal Collision In Holloway
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Holloway. Officers were called at approximately 8.00am on Wednesday, 19 January to reports of road traffic collision involving a cyclist and car in Carleton Road, at the junction with Pleshey Road north london. The car, a silver Peugeot 307, stopped at the scene. London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and a man, the cyclist, was taken to an east London hospital where he subsequently died. Next of kin have been informed and the man has been identified as Colin Hawkes, aged 64, from South Woodford, east London. A post mortem will be scheduled in due course. The driver of the car, a 34-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed to return to a north London police station on a date in May.
Minister Addresses UCAS End Of Year Statistics
Commenting on final end of year statistics for university acceptances in 2010 published by UCAS, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: "In a year of unprecedented demand from applicants, we kept our commitment to fund an extra 10,000 student places, allowing more students than ever before to go to an English university in 2010. A strong demand for places is expected this year so universities will able to recruit the same number of entrants in 2011. Going to university has always been a competitive process and not all who apply are accepted. Despite this we do understand how frustrating it is for young people who wish to go to university and are unable to find a place. There are other routes into a successful career. Our reforms will make part-time university study more accessible and we are also investing in new apprenticeship places, with an additional 75,000 being created by 2014."
Douglas Sinclair Reappointed As Consumer Focus Scotland Chair
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed the re-appointment of Douglas Sinclair as the Chair of Consumer Focus Scotland (the Scottish Consumer Council) for a second term. Mr Sinclair’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. He will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline the UK’s consumer protection bodies. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Edward Davey said: “I am pleased to re-appoint Douglas Sinclair. I know that Douglas will continue to make a major contribution to the representation and protection of consumers, and help ensure that a reformed system works more effectively in the public interest.”
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Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Holloway. Officers were called at approximately 8.00am on Wednesday, 19 January to reports of road traffic collision involving a cyclist and car in Carleton Road, at the junction with Pleshey Road north london. The car, a silver Peugeot 307, stopped at the scene. London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and a man, the cyclist, was taken to an east London hospital where he subsequently died. Next of kin have been informed and the man has been identified as Colin Hawkes, aged 64, from South Woodford, east London. A post mortem will be scheduled in due course. The driver of the car, a 34-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed to return to a north London police station on a date in May.
Minister Addresses UCAS End Of Year Statistics
Commenting on final end of year statistics for university acceptances in 2010 published by UCAS, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: "In a year of unprecedented demand from applicants, we kept our commitment to fund an extra 10,000 student places, allowing more students than ever before to go to an English university in 2010. A strong demand for places is expected this year so universities will able to recruit the same number of entrants in 2011. Going to university has always been a competitive process and not all who apply are accepted. Despite this we do understand how frustrating it is for young people who wish to go to university and are unable to find a place. There are other routes into a successful career. Our reforms will make part-time university study more accessible and we are also investing in new apprenticeship places, with an additional 75,000 being created by 2014."
Douglas Sinclair Reappointed As Consumer Focus Scotland Chair
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed the re-appointment of Douglas Sinclair as the Chair of Consumer Focus Scotland (the Scottish Consumer Council) for a second term. Mr Sinclair’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. He will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline the UK’s consumer protection bodies. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Edward Davey said: “I am pleased to re-appoint Douglas Sinclair. I know that Douglas will continue to make a major contribution to the representation and protection of consumers, and help ensure that a reformed system works more effectively in the public interest.”
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09 December 2011
Shoppers Should Know Right To Return
The UK's fair trading body is urging shoppers to know their consumer rights when buying clothes for the Christmas party season or in New Year sales.
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01 March 2011
Gender Ruling Hits EU Insurance And Pensions
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that insurers cannot adjust premiums according to gender. The move will mean that women can no longer be charged lower car premiums than men, and the cost of buying pensions annuity will change. The amendment will come into effect in December 2012, however customers could see premiums adjust earlier.
Gender Ruling Hits EU Insurance And Pensions
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that insurers cannot adjust premiums according to gender. The move will mean that women can no longer be charged lower car premiums than men, and the cost of buying pensions annuity will change. The amendment will come into effect in December 2012, however customers could see premiums adjust earlier.
11 November 2009
Which? Asks Regulators To Investigate Energy Suppliers
Some energy suppliers could be breaching Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) by allowing customers to unknowingly build up large debts through underpaid bills, says Which? Consumers can be left owing huge amounts from years of underpayment because their energy bills have been based on estimates, instead of meter readings.
Which? Asks Regulators To Investigate Energy Suppliers
Some energy suppliers could be breaching Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) by allowing customers to unknowingly build up large debts through underpaid bills, says Which? Consumers can be left owing huge amounts from years of underpayment because their energy bills have been based on estimates, instead of meter readings.
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New Car Registration Down 21% Last Month
The number of new car registrations fell by more than a fifth last month, compared to last year - further proof the ongoing credit crunch is impacting buyers' behaviour. Figures released today, by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show a 21.2% fall in new car registrations last month. In total 330,295 new cars were sold.
New Car Registration Down 21% Last Month
The number of new car registrations fell by more than a fifth last month, compared to last year - further proof the ongoing credit crunch is impacting buyers' behaviour. Figures released today, by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show a 21.2% fall in new car registrations last month. In total 330,295 new cars were sold.
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