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Panther Platform Rentals Avoid Getting Stung

Panther Platform Rentals found themselves risking a sting or two when recently called upon by a leading pest control company to assist with the removal of a bees nest at a Surrey public house. - August 15, 2007 - Panther Platform Rentals

ASM Confirms GeMS Software Will Support Dual Running During SADH Implementation by UK Customs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has advised that SADH will be implemented on October 1, 2007 and it will allow dual running of both old and new type Customs declarations until midnight on the 20th January 2008. - August 14, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd

Home Owners Offer Their Houses for £10.00

Property owners are offering their homes up as a prize in a property draw at Homesgofast.com. The Overseas property portal are working with ClickaBrick to help someone own a house outright for the price of a ticket or brick. Home sellers have control over the property price and length of the draw. Most state that they are putting their homes in the draw as it feels good to be a part of an event that let a person own a home for £10.00. - August 14, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com

Online Synthetic Phonics Programme Launch Imminent

Debbie Hepplewhite International Online Synthetic Phonics Program looks set to launch in time for the start of the new school term this September. - August 14, 2007 - SyntheticPhonics.com

PersonallyYours.co.uk at the DVLA Auctions in September 2007

PersonallyYours.co.uk offers car registration number plate auction bidding service. Clients can instruct the company to buy on their behalf. http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/_auction/default.htm - August 14, 2007 - Personally Yours Registrations

Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel

Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel

World's First Fair Trade Media Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian Danelle Harvey to Perform in Cambridge to Kick Off Her EP Release

Singer/Songwriter/Humanitarian Danelle Harvey EP Home - dedicated to Fair Trade will be re-issued Monday 13th August 2007. She has chosen Cambridge venue 'Man on the Moon' for the re-launch. - August 12, 2007 - Tygahoney Music, LLC dba Female MusicPreneru International

SearchPath Welcomes New Employee to Its Internet Marketing Team.

UK based SearchPath has hired a new member of staff for its Cirencester based Head Office. The new employee will be joining the company’s existing Internet Marketing team. - August 12, 2007 - SearchPath Limited

Steppes Travel Announces the August Edition of Their “On Location” Series, a Selection of Travelogues from Exotic Destinations

The August edition of the “On Location” series includes reports on topics such as India holidays and Argentina holidays, as well as having reports from Chile, Australia, Botswana, Mongolia, North Korea and Peru. - August 12, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel (www.steppestravel.co.uk) Announces Release of “On Location” Argentina and Chile Travelogue for August 2007

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces release of “On Location” from Argentina and Chile, a travelogue detailing Steppes Travel consultant Emma Byrne‘s recent journey to both countries: http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/argentina-and-chile-page2541.aspx Emma,... - August 12, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel Announces New Country Director for East Team

Steppes Travel (www.steppestravel.co.uk) today announced that Clare Burkey has joined its East team as a Country Director. - August 12, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel Holiday to Benin Featured in the Sunday Times.

Steppes Travel holiday to Benin featured in The Sunday Times in an article written by Dr Nick Middleton the pre-eminent geographer and presenter of Going to Extremes. - August 12, 2007 - Steppes Travel

MATCHhotels.com Launches to Help Football Fans Find Accommodation Near Football Stadiums

Launched today, new website MATCHhotels.com helps football fans locate and book accommodation near football stadiums. The site displays the precise location of hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and apartments on maps centred on over 130 UK stadiums. At launch, MATCHhotels.com compares the... - August 11, 2007 - MATCHhotels.com

Free ROI in Training Seminar - 'Keeping ROI Simple'

Whether it's management development training, sales training, contact centre training or customer service skills improvement – is your training really paying off? - August 11, 2007 - 3C Associates Limited

Davies Turner Will Cancel FSA Regulation Following UK Government’s About Turn on Marine Insurance

Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, has welcomed the UK Government’s confirmation that freight forwarders have been given an exemption from the scope of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) insurance regulations and will no longer need to be registered with the FSA to offer marine or cargo insurance direct to customers. - August 11, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd

BIFA Welcomes Confirmation That Freight Forwarders Have Won Insurance Exemption

Following a four-year campaign by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org - Treasury officials have confirmed that the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) Exemption for freight forwarders has now come into force. This means that freight forwarders should be able... - August 11, 2007 - British International Freight Association

It's Gluv at First Sight Thanks to William Lamb Footwear

GLUV is hitting new heights by marking the launch of its biggest ever ranges with a link-up to one of the UK’s leading low-cost airlines, bmibaby.com In a novel initiative, the leading ladies comfort shoe brand is supplying ladies shoes for all female cabin crew members who work for bmibaby,... - August 11, 2007 - William Lamb Footwear

New Range of Bespoke Designer Wallpaper Products are Launched by Concept Coverings

Concept Coverings Ltd (UK) have just released a new range of designer wallpaper products. Following the success of the last collection launched in 2006, the new designs are aimed at a younger age group. - August 11, 2007 - Concept Coverings

Waterless Carwash Kit Now Available from Dairy Crest Home Delivery

Miracle Drywash Now Delivered to Your Door by the Milkman - August 10, 2007 - SJK Products Ltd

Police Inspector Uncovers Family Secrets in New Murder Mystery

A murder, a mystery and a case of mistaken identity help a grieving police inspector discover the truth behind an attack on his father in Paul Hupton’s new book, "In the Mood" (published by AuthorHouse). - August 10, 2007 - Paul Hupton

UK's Digital Marketing Event Ad:Tech Announce Conference Overview for September's Show

The UK’s premier event for online marketers, ad:tech London announces the conference overview for September’s event - August 09, 2007 - dmg world media

New 'Virtual Noticeboard' for Every Local Community in Britain

It's not always easy to find out what's happening in your local area, but that could be about to change thanks to new a website called localmouth. Localmouth aims to help people get more involved in their communities by encouraging local people to share information with one other. The site has a... - August 09, 2007 - Localmouth

Gnuf.com Launches Microgaming Powered Casino

Gnuf Ltd announces that it has chosen Microgaming to power its newly launched casino site at www.gnuf.com. The operator, formed by a number of former Ongame executives, launched its poker operation earlier in the year – again powered by Microgaming. As with poker, the site is expected to... - August 09, 2007 - Gnuf

Edward Hersey Exhibition at the Colomb Art Gallery, London

The Colomb Art Gallery is proud to be exhibiting over twenty striking pieces by Edward Hersey (b.1948,) the acclaimed traditional British fine artist. The collection features a selection of his Cotswolds and Yorkshire landscape collection, including the specially commissioned centrepiece oil on... - August 09, 2007 - Colomb Art

Lubbock Fine, London Member Firm of Russell Bedford, Appoints Two New Partners

Philip Blackburn and Lee Facey have been appointed as partners at Lubbock Fine, the London member firm of Russell Bedford International - August 09, 2007 - Russell Bedford International

Steppes Travel Announces Its Christmas Special Offers for 2007

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce its Christmas Special Offers for 2007. Steppes Travel is pleased to announce that not only are they able to offer Economy Class Virgin flights from Heathrow to Mauritius but also this Christmas they are offering free flights... - August 09, 2007 - Steppes Travel

The Renewable Energy Centre Partners with The Sustainability Show 2007

In continuing its fight against climate change, The Renewable Energy Centre announced today that it is actively supporting The Sustainability Show 2007, an exhibition aimed at educating the public about how businesses and individuals can work together to make a positive impact for the future. - August 09, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre

University of Reading Halves Equipment Insurance Premiums with Asset4000

The University of Reading (UoR), a higher education institute widely renowned for its expertise in the areas of agriculture, meteorology and business, is successfully using Asset4000 to manage its growing accountability in the areas of compliance, cost efficiencies, risk management and resource... - August 09, 2007 - Real Asset Management PLC

College on the Right Track with Flexible Asset Management Software from RAM

Cannock Chase Technical College implements Asset4000 and Track4000 software for a more practical way to manage and track assets. - August 09, 2007 - Real Asset Management PLC

Prepaid Debit Cards for Everyone as Sterling Card Launch New Website

Sterling Card have just launched a new easy to use website where users can instantly apply online for Prepaid Debit Cards to coincide with the official launch of the brand and product which some industry insiders are already tipping to becoming a big player within the UK Prepaid MasterCard market. - August 09, 2007 - Sterling Card

North East Ambulance Service Selects RAM Software Over Oracle Assets

Asset4000 system implemented in £25,000 deal to aid Department of Health reporting - August 09, 2007 - Real Asset Management PLC

New Parcels Service to the Philippines for UK Companies

Philippine Cargo Services, one of the leading freight forwarders in the UK servicing the growing market to the Philippines yesterday announced a new parcels service. - August 08, 2007 - Philippine Cargo Services

Free USB Stick Competition Launched by RBOffers

RBoffers.com have announced the launch of their new USB memory drive competition - August 08, 2007 - RBoffers

Carreg.co.uk Have a Number Plate for Everyone

Carreg.co.uk has a number plate with almost everyone's name on it; there are so many opportunities these days to find a number that is right for the individual or company. Carreg.co.uk makes finding them easy. http://www.carreg.co.uk/number_plates/buyers - August 07, 2007 - Carreg

Unethical Customers Are Bad For Business

Consultancies working with unethical organisations are damaging their own reputation and missing an opportunity to make positive change. - August 05, 2007 - Scamper Brand Strategy

The Perfect Cure for Anybody Suffering from Harry Potter Withdrawal is Now Here

"Generations," a new novel by Scottish author William Meikle, provides action, adventure, brave teenagers, eccentric adults, and a whole array of magical beasts that must be destroyed... or befriended. - August 05, 2007 - William Meikle

Building Maintenance Company Uses Vehicle Tracking System and Saves Up to £200,000 in Just 24 Months

Manchester-based Wright Build Limited, a highly respected building maintenance company, has potentially saved up to £200k in the first 24 months after installing a fleet management vehicle tracking system from the rapidly growing RemoteAssetManagement.co.uk (RAM). - August 04, 2007 - Remote Asset Management Limited

Drink Beer for a Free Seat to the EPT from SunPoker.com

There may be plenty of ways to get to the Grand Final of the EPT in Monte Carlo, but there’s only one place in the world where you can get there from drinking beer. That’s right, from the same sick-o’s that brought you One Sick Promo and gave away 100 seats to the 2007 WSOP,... - August 04, 2007 - SunPoker.com

Aerotrim Wins £3.9M Order from UK MoD

Aerotrim (Warminster) Ltd has secured a £3.9M order for manufacturing insulation lining for MoD tentage used in field operations. - August 04, 2007 - Aerotrim Group

Wadsworth Appoints Two Business Development Directors

Distributor Further Enhances Its Tailored Approach to Client Service - August 04, 2007 - Wadsworth

New Maternity Legislation Prompts Employers to Think Twice About Recruiting Women

A new study published today shows that changes to maternity legislation, introduced from 1st April 2007, are resulting in an increased reluctance to employ women, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The independent research, commissioned by Citrix Online, a division of... - August 04, 2007 - Citrix Online

Selection Services Acquires Hotspot Solutions to Boost Wi-Fi Services and Support

Selection Services today announces that it has acquired Hotspot Solutions, a specialist provider of complete wireless access installations to public venues, commercial and educational premises and to private homes. - August 04, 2007 - Selection Services

A New Wave of Real Estate Investor Makes Homes Go Fast in Dubai

Popular overseas property portal HomesGoFast.Com has opened offices in Dubai to help cope with the demand it has from overseas buyers. Dubai is increasing in popularity with investors from the UK, India, Pakistan, Russia and the Middle East. The portal anticipates that investors from more conservative regions such as France will soon be getting involved in property investments offered by the portal. - August 03, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com

Queen Musical, We Will Rock You, Premiers in York

When the rights to the ever popular west end musical, We will Rock you, were released earlier this year, Robert Readman, Artistic Director of York Stage Musicals jumped at the opportunity. Following last year’s sell-out production of West Side Story, YSM return to the Grand Opera House,... - August 03, 2007 - Headingley Web Design

Mobile Gambling on the Increase in Britain

An increasing number of mobile gamblers start to eliminate “downtime” by taking to their mobiles when they can't get to their computer. - August 03, 2007 - Opiah Systems Ltd

89% of Undisclosed Criminal Records Found on the CVs of Temporary Employees

Who is watching the temps? The Nation’s financial institutions may be exposing themselves to potential fraud when hiring temporary workers; a recent survey shows. The survey, which was conducted by City pre-employment screening firm Powerchex, reveals that 89% of undisclosed criminal... - August 03, 2007 - Powerchex

Freight Forwarders Urge Government to Add Cargo to Review of UK Border Security

BIFA, the trade association which represents the interests of Britain’s freight forwarding community, welcomes the Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s recent announcement of a review of the UK’s border security arrangements and commitment to a new unified border force at air and seaports. - August 03, 2007 - British International Freight Association