http://www.thatsnews.org.uk en-gb thatsnews.org.uk 2011-4-14T00:00:00Z thatsnews.org.uk http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#91679 New dating website Swoon.co.uk has revealed the results of research that shows four out of five middleaged Brits 3554 have suffered a romantic breakup. Surprisingly over a third of those recently separated would still date their ex even if they had known more about their personality beforehand. When it comes to dating it seems that having foresight makes little difference to many Brits choice of partner. Across all ages only one out of three 35 men and two out of five 43 women say they would definitely not have dated their ex if they had known more about their personality before they got together. Commenting on the results Harley Street relationship therapist and life coach Trevor Silvester said Ultimately were all looking for love but its the romantic thrill of unpredictability that we secretly seek. With many online dating websites focusing on compatibility matching for longterm happiness it appears they are overlooking the very aspect of a new romanc... 2011-4-14 06:43:10 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#91534 As the Prime Minister calls for the nation to get out and celebrate the Royal wedding one the Citys most historic markets in the shadow of St Pauls Cathedral and the Bank of England will be holding the best knees up on the day of the Royal Wedding without the threat of rain or huge crowds. Leadenhall market will provide the impressive backdrop for the Butterflysocial.co.uk Alternative Street Party hosted by the Lambs Tavern. With David Cameron himself calling on the nation to get on and have fun on the day of the Royal Wedding Butterflysocial.co.uk is doing its bit to ensure that everyone has a wedding day to remember. The wedding will be shown on a big screen in the market itself followed by a Great British Buffet. The meal will be followed of course by speeches. But this wont be your usual boring slightly drunken father of the groom. They will instead have alternative speeches from some great up and coming comedians. The wedding day will be... 2011-4-12 06:16:37 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#91428 British Transport Police has reduced senior ranks by 20 to help boost front line policing.Twenty one officers of Chief Inspector Superintendent and Chief Superintendent rank have taken voluntary severance under a scheme designed to save 1639m over the next five years.BTP Chief Constable Andy Trotter saidI am determined to protect our front line service from budget cuts. I want more officers out there particularly late at night to tackle crime antisocial behaviour and to provide a visible reassurance to the public.I have taken swift action to reduce back office costs and senior ranks. This has been a quick and cost effective way of reducing salary costs which safeguards money that will help increase the visibility and availability of front line officers and staff.Ensuring BTP has the leadership and resilience to improve its service following the departure of these experienced officers is a key management task for 201112. 2011-4-11 07:21:36 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#90905 London Executive Aviation LEA is celebrating the companys 15th anniversary looking back on sustained success through dramatic years for global aviation.Founded in April 1996 with one aircraft LEA has rapidly grown to become one of Europes largest and most respected executive aircraft operators now flying a diverse charter fleet of 25 jets. Starting out at the companys headquarters at Stapleford Airport LEA today operates seven bases around London and holds a worldwide air operators certificate AOC.Chief executive Patrick MargetsonRushmore says I feel very proud when I reflect on what we have achieved. Weve operated over 20000 charter flights for more than 2000 customers flying 12m miles in total. Our aircraft fly to nearly 300 locations around the world every year.Just like LEA European business aviation has matured immensely in the past 15 years developing into a cohesive crossborder industry. The launch of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition EBACE ... 2011-4-3 16:02:42 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#90903 Research carried out by academics from Aberystwyth University in conjunction with Compton Group an SME based in Swansea has resulted in a discovery which could lead both to an improvement in milk and meat production and to a significant reduction in methane emissions from cattle and sheep.The research team led by Professor Jamie Newbold of Aberystwyth University found that by adding sandalwood or a sandalwood analogue to animal feed the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as E.coli and Listeria in the rumen is reduced. As a consequence energy which would otherwise be lost through the production of methane is diverted to increased milk and meat production.At the same time there was a significant reduction in the emission of methane a greenhouse gas with 23 times the global warming potential of the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. It is estimated that livestock produce 18 of all global greenhouse gas emissions more than all forms of transport combined.Trials in a rumen ... 2011-4-3 15:41:11 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89651 The Department of Energy and Climate Change DECC has today announced the start of its consultation for the fast track review of Feed in Tariffs FiTs to close on the 6th May 2011. It proposed new tariff rates for Solar Photovoltaics PV over 50kW and for Anaerobic Digestion AD up to 500kW. DECC aim to finalise the changes in July and bring them into effect from 1st August 2011.AD Rates from August 201114pkWh for installations with a total installed capacity of up to 250 kW 13pkWh for installations with a total installed capacity of between 250 kW and 500 kWMiles Thomas Head of Operations at Savills Energy commented This is very bad news for the PV industry and effectively renders most schemes unviable slashing returns to unattractive levels. As one of the most proven and reliable technologies PV was particularly suited to larger rooftops on public and private sector buildings such as schools hospitals and industrial buildings and so on allowing them to contribute to renew... 2011-3-20 15:44:48 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89650 For the second year in running the Food and Drink Federation FDF will be supporting the Financial Mails Breaking the Mould careers conference and inspiring young women to consider the exciting career opportunities available in the food and drink industry.The food industry might not be the first place young women think about when they are deciding on a career path to follow so FDF will be getting the message out to over 400 girls at the event that if they are looking for an exciting rewarding diverse career with good pay and long term prospects they should consider a career in food.FDF is hosting a panel session led by inspirational women from a variety of food and drink companies including Coca Cola Dorset Cereals and United Biscuits who will talk about how theyve built their stimulating careers and why they love working in food. FDF Director of HR Angela Coleshill said We are delighted to be sponsoring this valuable event once again. The focus on science and technology ... 2011-3-20 15:42:03 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89648 East Midlands Trains has revealed the face of its new marketing campaign as Queen of the Jungle and X Factor finalist Stacey Solomon. From now and throughout the summer Stacey will be appearing on billboards on TV and radio and in regional newspapers in a bid to let the public find out more about East Midlands Trains great value fares. Stacey will be featured trying out East Midlands Trains awardwinning online Best Fare Finder which provides access to the cheapest fares to London in seconds. The Best Fare Finder compares ticket prices and shows the cheapest tickets at different times of the day and days of the week on one easy to read page. This means if customers can be flexible about their travel arrangements they can quickly and easily find the cheapest train ticket available for East Midlands Trains journeys to and from London plus a further 400 different UK train destinations. Exclusive discounts are available on East Midlands Trains fares and with no booking fees a... 2011-3-20 15:37:05 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89647 Ernest Doku technology expert at uSwitch.com comments Todays ruling will affect anyone that dials up a mobile phone number be it from a mobile or landline. Consumers have been unwittingly lining the pockets of the mobile phone cartel with billions of pounds. These hidden charges have up until now cost as much as 4p for every minute of every call made.It is still disappointing Ofcom has not taken on board the European Commissions recommendation to reduce these rates in half the time reaching 0.69p by the end of 2012 instead of 2014. Nevertheless this is a clear victory against the bully boys. While termination rates have served as a tidy revenue for the big networks the minnows in the market such as Three have struggled to make headway. Theres no doubt that this news will really give a boost to competition in the mobile market.Network rates are going to be virtually halved almost immediately making it in theory much cheaper to call a mobile. But whether consumers will se... 2011-3-20 15:36:24 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89646 The Cooperative Group has announced it has awarded its ownbrand milk contract to Robert Wiseman Dairies under a new twoyear agreement commencing August this year.The new agreement which will see the Group move to a dedicated milk supply scheme follows The Cooperatives successful integration of the Somerfield supermarket chain. Around 350 British dairy farmers are expected to benefit from the new dedicated supply scheme by receiving a premium for supplying some 363m litres of milk a year to around 4 000 Cooperative food stores from August onwards.By moving to dedicated supply The Cooperative is also committed to setting clear standards in animal welfare minimising environmental impact and encouraging biodiversity on the farms selected for the scheme.Tim Hurrell Chief Executive of The Cooperative Groups food business said We are delighted to be fulfilling the commitment we made to farmers at the height of the Somerfield integration. In partnership with our processor we wil... 2011-3-20 15:32:11 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89645 Business information expert Equifax has released its analysis of Business Failures for the first months of 2011 which seem to suggest a continuing downward trend in enterprises going under. With a 7.9 drop in failures for JanuaryFebruary 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 this should provide some positive signs for business leaders and government.The latest figures from Equifax come hard on the heels of the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics ONS which showed total industrial production rose by 4.4 in January yearonyear while manufacturing output rose by 6.8 over the same period.Key Numbers 7.9 fall in failures overall in JanuaryFebruary 2011 compared to same period in 2010 Yorkshire amp Humberside sees biggest regional fall at 22.8 Wales records highest regional increase at 23.9 Construction sector sees biggest drop in year on year failures at 20.3 Hotel amp Catering sector sees biggest year on year increase at 14.6Equifax commentWe saw... 2011-3-20 15:28:33 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89644 The National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses FSB has called on the Government to create a country fit for entrepreneurs in its Budget due next week. Speaking to delegates in his opening speech at the FSBs Annual Conference in Liverpool National Chairman John Walker said that small businesses are key to sustaining economic recovery across the UK and urged the Government to ensure that next weeks Budget had the needs of small firms at its core calling for The extension of the national insurance contributions holiday to include existing businesses The introduction of a fuel duty stabiliser to help firms cashflowHe also highlighted the FSBs key achievements since the Coalition Government came to power including a commitment to reduce regulation including the exemption of microbusinesses from time to train legislation the extension of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee and the reintroduction of the Enterprise Allowance Fund as well as a commitment from central ... 2011-3-20 15:26:05 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89643 With Spring around the corner Ambius the workplace enrichment company has revealed its top plants for workplaces based on both feedback from its customers and the suitability of plants for different office environments. With almost 20 of the UK workforce spending over 45 hours a week at work the list has been produced as part of Ambius focus on supporting employee wellbeing and engagement through the use interior planting artwork and scenting.Kenneth Freeman International Technical Director for Ambius said We know that plants have proven benefits in reducing stress and anxiety as well as alleviating sick building syndrome and we are seeing more and more businesses keen to reap the benefits of interior planting to help boost staff wellbeing and increase productivity. Its not uncommon for workers to spend more than 12 hours at their desk the humble office plant could be their only opportunity to connect with nature.BIG AND BOLDPlants that make a bold statement and are par... 2011-3-20 15:22:48 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89642 Golfers looking for a new set of clubs for the 2011 season will be able to try and buy the latest equipment from a host of the biggest manufacturers at the National Golf Show.Nike TaylorMade Mizuno Wilson Yonex Titleist Cobra and Benross will be among the brands showcasing their newest clubs at the golfing extravaganza from April 1517.Visitors will be able to test out the latest clubs from all the big names as well as enjoying a full customfitting service and buying equipment at some exclusive showonly prices.Internet Golf Store.co.uk will be running a huge purposebuilt shop for the three days of the show and as well as offering some great bargains and deals will also give all visitors a 1635 voucher to spend at the event.In addition it will also offer a dedicated full customfitting service to visitors on the shows enormous indoor driving range where clubs from all of the brands will be available to test.The strong line up of manufacturers bodes well for the launch event... 2011-3-20 15:20:51 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89641 HSBC and the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens Tournament have today announced a new sponsorship which sees the worlds local bank further extend its investment in Rugby Sevens since the decision to include the sport in the Olympic Games from 2016. The Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens will be staged from 28th March until 1st April. The 7500 participants age from 13 to 19 with boys and girls taking part in the various different competitions during the week. Over 700 teams of all levels from across the UK as well as five international visiting teams from Denmark Spain Nigeria Romania and Kenya play in the tournament which is now in its 72nd year. The tournament has an unrivalled rollcall of former participants including England Coach Martin Johnson Gareth Edwards Lawrence Dallaglio Will Carling and current England Sevens captain Ben Gollings. They have all played in the tournament which was first won by St Georges Harpenden in 1939.Ben Ryan England Sevens head c... 2011-3-20 15:19:51 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89634 British mobile phone users want to talk for only 10 minutes a day on their mobiles preferring to surf text and go social insteadMobile phone users prefer sending text messages and surfing the net to a good old fashioned chatThats according to www.DialToSave.co.uk a top mobile phone price comparison websitesThe sites statistics show 51 of people looking for phone bundles now search for a maximum of only 300 inclusive talk time minutes per month compared with an average of over 600 minutes just a year ago.Thats more than 3 times as many people as those looking for 20 minutes a day 600 minutes a month and 7 times as many as those requiring 30 minutes a day 900 minutes. A year ago people were mostly hunting for deals of 6001000 minutes.A massive 87 of consumers are searching for 24month contracts. Thats 8 times as many as those hunting for 18month contracts and 19 times as many as those reviewing 12month deals.Richard Cappin DialToSaves founder says The inclusive minutes t... 2011-3-20 14:29:20 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89633 Actinic www.actinic.co.uk a leading ecommerce software supplier announces the latest edition of the book Selling Successfully Online Over 300 top tips for running an ecommerce website by CEO Chris Barling. The 145 pages provide objective guidance and practical advice for entrepreneurs startups and small to mediumsized businesses on every aspect of selling on the internet. Selling Successfully Online is available as an A5 paperback from Amazon for 1637.99 www.amazon.co.ukgpproduct0955068819 or for a limited time as a free PDF download from www.actinic.co.uktoptips. Written and laid out in an easily digestible format which allows readers to dip in and out of particular topics Chris Barling has collated the best tips from his own articles published over the last 15 years as well as including real world advice from online shop owners and ecommerce site developers. As a result the book offers a wealth of vendorneutral ideas and sound professional advice to those thinking a... 2011-3-20 14:26:34 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89632 The new Inspiron R series joins Dells expansive collection of laptops and desktops equipped with the latest Intel processors and are fun stylish and lightning quick. Available today at Dell.co.uk the new Inspiron R 15 and 17inch laptops deliver incredible mobile entertainment highdefinition displays and outstanding battery life but thats just the beginning. The perfect combination of brains and beauty the latest addition to the Inspiron family also introduces an innovative new design twist new SWITCH by Design Studio interchangeable lids that switch the look of Inspiron R laptops with just a pop and a click. The SWITCH by Design Studio collection includes 23 new eyepopping lids sporting vibrant colours and unique designs. Start the day with a Peacock Blue lid and switch it out for a designinspired look at night. SWITCH by Design Studio will be available with select lids at launch with more options introduced in the coming weeks.But the Inspiron R shouldnt be judged by... 2011-3-20 14:23:29 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89630 Broadbandgenie.co.uk has joined communications regulator Ofcom in condemning the use of the word unlimited when selling broadband and mobile phone tariffs that are anything but.Confused consumers have received huge bills leading to anger and mistrust of broadband and phone suppliers. Ofcoms own research shows a host of examples of bill shock where charges reach hundreds of pounds or where internet speeds have been slashed within weeks of starting a new contract due to exceeding the fair use policy. Broadbandgenie.co.uk users regularly contact them with similar stories.Broadband Genie editor Chris Marling added There is no excuse for advertising a broadband product as unlimited suggesting you can download as much as you want and then bury the times you are allowed to do that in the small print. The same goes for texts and minutes on mobile phones.While the recent up to recommendations from Ofcom to the ASA took the headlines this is another significant announcement that... 2011-3-20 14:20:09 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89629 The spy camera watch is a truly innovative piece of technology it combines a camera and a video recorder into a normallooking watch. It has various applications such as accumulation of evidence private investigation the recording of business meetings and more.The waterproof spy camera watch offered by Ankaka comes with either 4GB or 8GB. From looking at it you would never guess that it is equipped with so many functions. It has the ability to take photos and record both video and close range audio simultaneously. It can even function as a portable flash driveThis is the best way to record all your encounters interviews meetings and onthescene discussions without anyone even knowing what you are up to. If you have ever had to spontaneously have a meeting or had a sudden encounter with someone that just needed to be caught on camera now you can instantly and secretively record that conversation for later review.The stylish watch is suitable to wear with both casual and for... 2011-3-20 14:15:31 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89628 Due to continued growth and expansion business flights specialist CT Business Travel is moving to pastures new.UNIGLOBE member CT Business Travel is one of the UKs leading business travel agents providing corporate travel services to an impressive range of national and international clients.Established in 1988 the company has grown from strength to strength and in recent years due to its expansion the business has had to spread itself across several offices within Tunbridge Wells.With the business set to continue to expand Managing Director Mark Kempster decided it was time to find alternative premises.Moving to one large location means the business can finally pull all departments under one roof bringing IT marketing operations accounts and not forgetting the hub of the business its call centre together for the first time.The new office still located in Tunbridge Wells is an industrial unit being converted into a modern office building providing staff with exceptiona... 2011-3-20 14:11:26 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89627 Winter sports fans will be pleased to learn that a new guide to ski holidays has been launched by the international mountain holiday experts SkiHorizon.The guide covers topics as diverse as the essential slopes to try before you die Michelinstarred restaurants near ski resorts and activities for nonskiing friends in the mountains and is available in three languages English Dutch and French.This is a rich resource for anyone who is interested in skiing snowboarding or indeed just interested in Europes mountain resorts. It is also intended to help winter sports enthusiasts to choose from the vast array of ski holiday destinations so they can pick the right location for their interests and abilities.Many online ski holiday guides are destinationbased but the SkiHorizon Ski Holiday Guide is different. The articles and navigation are based around different holiday types family holidays snowboarding travelling in groups etc. as well as the experience level of the skier or sn... 2011-3-20 14:08:37 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89626 Power Efficiency the energy procurement and carbon strategy consultancy is today urging Government and industry to work together to develop energy efficiency policy that will save UK business over 1636 billion every year. Julius Brinkworth Director of Energy Projects at Power Efficiency and coChair of the recent Carbon Connect Inquiry into energy efficiency in the private sector said UK business cannot afford to ignore the financial benefits of being energy efficient in such economically difficult times. By being smarter about how and when we use energy the private sector can start making sizeable savings quickly many within just one year.The Carbon Connect Inquiry produced a report with 15 recommendations for improving energy efficiency in businesses across the UK. Amongst these is the suggestion that Government should pilot a newbuild energy performance contract to demonstrate the energy savings achievable. Although there are various PFI contracts with carbon targets... 2011-3-20 14:06:42 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89625 Journalists are increasingly turning to professional enquiry tools to satisfy their thirst for content says Daryl Willcox Publishing. Use of the companys Response Source enquiry system rose by 17 from 2009 to 2010.While the majority of requests came from journalists in the consumer press which includes magazines such as Bella and FHM the second largest users were journalists from national publications including the Daily Mail The Sun and The Guardian.Out of 22431 enquiries sent to PR professionals in 2010 4235 came from a national newspaper title. 8895 came from consumer titles while 3800 came from a website or blog.There is real pressure on journalists to create quality content often in short timeframes said Daryl Willcox founder and Chairman of Daryl Willcox Publishing. More are turning to online tools to help them hit their deadlines putting them in touch with relevant contacts in the PR industry.Analysing requests sent through Response Source last year Daryl Willcox ... 2011-3-20 13:59:53 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89624 Over 60 government contractors and architecture and engineering firms have purchased Deltek Connect for Microsoft Outlook since it was released enhanced solution is now compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2010Deltek Inc. has announced the availability of an enhanced version of Deltek Connect for Microsoft Outlook that is now compatible with Outlook 2010. Connect for Microsoft Outlook integrates Deltek Vision Deltek Costpoint and GovWin CRM with Microsoft Outlook enabling business development and marketing professionals to perform important Vision Costpoint and GovWin CRM tasks in Microsoft Outlook ensuring that all sales and marketing activities are recorded in one CRM system of record. Connect for Microsoft Outlook offers numerous innovative capabilities allowing business development professionals to manage their business appointments emails and contacts as well as manage clients activities and opportunities all from Microsoft Outlook. By enabling personnel to manage the... 2011-3-20 13:59:01 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89301 Two Companies Combine to Provide First Class Training and Simple Route to MCS Accreditation.Trade Skills 4U and Easy MCS today announced their collaboration to deliver first class training with award winning MCS accreditation. This type of partnership will enable both parties to provide better and extended services to their customers. MCS accreditation exists to protect the consumer by ensuring the products installed and the installer feeds back to the national grid and meet the approved standards. If an installation is not certified then the home owner will be unable to sell their energy back to the national grid. An installer can only gain MCS accreditation if they have both relevant accredited training and the appropriate QMS package in place. We are excited to be offering this new service to provide trainees with a straightforward route to MCS accreditation. Its great to have found a company like Easy MCS that provide a professional and supportive service which echoe... 2011-3-16 01:03:44 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89045 Responding to the publication of Review of Vocational Education The Wolf Report 3 March 2011 Ann Watson comments I fully support the findings of Professor Wolfs Review of Vocational Education qualifications will only lead to longterm career opportunities if they incorporate an element of workbased experience and are more closely tailored to the needs of industry. Training should not be about getting bums on seats but preparing learners to make a valuable contribution once in the workplace. I especially welcome Professor Wolfs view that employers taking on 1618 year old apprentices should be eligible for payments worthwhile investment in an apprentice is a big consideration for employers particularly in these times when the cost of running a business seems to be risings with little material return or gain. For too long now employers have been paid lip service with no financial incentive or reward for their input into training this must change. I would however also like... 2011-3-12 15:58:36 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89043 Accredibase8482 second annual report into diploma and accreditation mills activity has revealed an astounding 48 increase worldwide in the number of known diploma and accreditation mills in the last year. As the Internet is the primary home for these bogus education and accreditation providers little action is taken to stop them from helping unscrupulous candidates deceive unsuspecting employers.According to the 2011 report the UK remains Europes bogus university capital with 57 percent of European diploma mills claiming to operate from its shores. This year has seen a 25 increase in known diploma mills in the UK with the number rising from 271 to 339 whilst in Europe as a whole the total number has risen from 454 to 593 an increase of 31. Top 10 European locations of the degree con by countryUnited Kingdom with 339 mills and 25 change over last yearItaly with 43mills and 207 change over last yearBelgium with 36 mills and 33 change over last yearNetherlands with 34 mills... 2011-3-12 15:54:48 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89041 Awardwinning copywriters Big Star Content are pleased to announce a rebrand as BigStarCopywriting.com with an updated website and a renewed focus on their core copywriting services web copywriting SEO copywriting blogs articles press releases email and white papers. Big Star Copywriting new inspirationOur new name reflects not just our position in the industry and how our clients engage with us explains Big Star Copywritings managing director Derryck Strachan. Weve also made a conscious decision to return to a more straightforward but powerful offering producing top quality web content for brands digital agencies search agencies and SMEs. Basically we do words for websites. Web copywriters for leading brands and organisationsOver the last five years Big Star Copywriting has developed an impressive portfolio that includes several leading search agencies Walker Media Arena Clickthrough Marketing and copywriting work for major brands. Through our search clients weve writt... 2011-3-12 15:53:51 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89039 Bupa has revealed the average British person is at risk of cutting more than a decade off their life through unhealthy lifestyle habits. This is according to new research from BUPA.The Bupa study assessed lifestyle behaviours such as smoking alcohol intake diet and exercise as well as other factors in nearly 5000 adults across Britain to calculate the nations average Health Age which is the impact that lifestyles are having on Britons life expectancy.The results showed that on average Brits have a Health Age 12 years older than if they adopted healthy habits. Worryingly more than one in eight people are at risk of cutting their life short by 20 years or more. Being married or in a longterm relationship has a positive impact on Health Age across all age groups increasing potential life expectancy by more than four years.Women in their 50s had some of the unhealthiest behaviours being more inactive and overweight than women in other age groups. Men in their 50s and 60s we... 2011-3-12 15:48:19 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#89038 Stena Line one of the worlds largest ferry operators has announced it is predicting a 100 per cent increase in Indian passengers in 2011 on its twice daily ferry service between Harwich and the Hook of Holland. Some 10000 Indian tourists travelled the route between Harwich and the Hook of Holland in 2010 and 20000 are expected to travel it in 2011 as Indians holidaying in Europe are trying to avoid the Air Passenger Duty APD costs that would be incurred if they chose to fly back home from the UK.India is in the APD band C which means that the tax has doubled at the end of 2010 to 163100 for standard class passengers and to 163150 for premium passengers. Indian tourists who traditionally travel around on a trip to Europe are deliberately planning their itineraries to avoid flying back to India from the UK to prevent paying the newly increased charge. Lars Olsson general manager of Stena Line said Whilst I am not condoning the hike in APD there has definitely been a huge u... 2011-3-12 15:45:25 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88489 A regular global survey of hiring and firing trends covering over 14400 organisations in 47 countries has found that the global recruitment market is steadying.The Global Snapshot project from the international recruitment firm Antal asked 14465 companies in major markets such as western and eastern Europe Africa India China and the USA whether they were currently hiring at professional and managerial level. It then asked whether they planned to do so in the coming quarter and whether they were currently letting staff go or were planning to do so in the next three months. Current hiring across the globe was down from 57 of respondents in the last survey in September to 50 now. However the percentage of organisations intending to shed staff had dropped by 7 to 16 indicating that the dip in recruitment activity is largely down to companies retaining their staff.Western EuropeThe highest current hiring levels were in Luxembourg 86 the UK 66 Belgium 65 and France 58. The lo... 2011-3-5 15:29:33 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88488 omart Group the cloud computing and managed hosting services company continues to see strong demand through its iomart Hosting business for the outsourcing of IT services to the cloud.iomart Hosting is now closing between 30 to 40 new orders per month from both new and existing customers having won several significant new contracts in the past few months. Four recently signed contracts from both new and existing customers for the provision of a range of complex hosting environments have a combined contractual value in excess of 1631.8m.These contracts provide further evidence that cloud and virtualised environments are fast becoming the de facto method of delivering technology services and applications at the enterprise level.New contracts have been secured with office2office the specialist provider of managed procurement and business critical services GMG Radio part of Guardian Media Group one of Britains leading radio businesses encompassing the Real Radio Smooth Radio... 2011-3-5 15:26:11 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88487 Mindful of SilverThe journey of a vessel from conception to completion A dynamic and revelatory exhibition by 12 leading contemporary British silversmithsAt Goldsmiths Hall From Friday May 27 to Saturday July 16 2011Admission FreeMindful suggests a thoughtful awareness and respect it also references a mind that is full of ideas and thoughts. Julie Chamberlain Exhibition CuratorMindful of Silver is an exciting and stimulating exhibition which challenges our perceptions of the modern day silversmith and illustrates the intellectual and practical design process involved in the making of innovative designled contemporary silver.Twelve stunning yet contrasting silver vessels form the core of the exhibition each made by a different leading British silversmith. The participating silversmiths namely Vladimir B246hm David Clarke Rebecca de Quin Sarah Denny Alistair McCallum Grant McCaig Hector Miller Peter Musson Theresa Nguyen Michael Rowe Toby Russell and Lucian Taylor were c... 2011-3-5 15:23:02 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88484 SPONSORS of the ideal gardens section at this years landmark consumer event Hydropool Hot Tubs will create an Oasis of Outdoor Living at this years Ideal Home Show from March 11 to March 27 inclusive at Londons Earls Court.With the largest range of home hot tubs and swim spas ever seen in one location the Hydropool Hot Tubs team will provide the essential ingredients for turning even the most mundane garden into an outdoor haven for fitness fun and relaxation.To complete the outdoor living experience the Hydropool team will have a host of must have accessories for transforming the garden into an outdoor room including an outdoor kitchen a range of gazebos and cabins and the UK premier of the worlds first fully automated hot tub cover.Celebrating its 15th year as the UKs top sellers of hot tubs Hydropool offers the worlds only selfcleaning hot tubs and swim spas and already has an estimated 8000 spas installed in British homes. The Hydropool team will be offering a num... 2011-3-5 15:11:46 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88481 GreenRoad has announced that it has recently deployed its service to Bunzl through its relationship with Marsh the worlds leading insurance broker and risk adviser. Marshs GreenRoad clients have all achieved impressive results as they reduce risk and improve fuel consumption.Using GreenRoads service Bunzl healthcare has seen its driver risk drop 63 its crash rate reduced by 89 and fuel consumption dropped by 6 since February 2010. With these figures Bunzl calculates a return on investment ROI of just three months.Based on the stellar results in its healthcare division GreenRoad is now being rolled out to LCVs and HGVs in Bunzls retail catering supplies and Greenham divisions. We are impressed by the reduction in accidents since GreenRoads service went live. During the first three months we did not have a single accident said Mark Moore group transport manager at Bunzl Healthcare.We calculate that GreenRoads service started delivering an ROI after just three months and th... 2011-3-5 14:46:02 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88478 As the spring weather arrives at last many motorcyclists will be pulling off the covers checking their bikes over and heading out for the first ride of the year. While they only make up a tiny proportion of the UKs road traffic motorcyclists account for a disproportionately high number of serious accidents on Britains roads every year 10 of all serious and fatal accidents according to research from the Department of Transport. To try and reduce this number and to make other road users more aware of the vulnerability of motorcyclists the government relaunched the Think Bike campaign in 2006. But has the campaign had the desired effect Are road users more aware of motorcyclistsShock valueStatistics suggest that despite a visually striking campaign on the television motorists are still having trouble recognising the dangers that motorcyclists face on a daily basis. Unfortunately we still represent a lot of clients who have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident ... 2011-3-5 14:17:47 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88477 The doors to Canada will be changing once again within the upcoming months causing an urgency to apply for the Canadian skilled worker visa.Last year Ministerial Instructions published in the Canada Gazette on June 26th 2010 introduced substantial changes to the Canadian Federal Skilled Worker program. The Federal Skilled Workers Eligible occupation list was reduced from 38 to only 29 skilled occupations. This list is up for change the first year began on June 26 2010 and will end on June 30 2011. The beauty of being on the eligible list is that it allows an eligible person to apply for permanent residency without the need of a job offer. The Canadian Government have set a maximum of 20000 Federal Skilled Worker applications considered for processing each year. Within the 20000 cap there is a maximum of 1000 applications per eligible occupation considered for processing each year. Samantha Skerrett a UK based Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant and Director for Mi... 2011-3-5 14:15:37 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88474 The Last Six Months is a daughters personal account of her elderly mothers plight during her treatment in an NHS hospital for a hip operation and how her condition deteriorated during the terrible and tragic course of events.Joanna started to write a blog as she wanted the public to have greater awareness of what can happen when our loved ones go into hospital.Joanna says It is so hard to try and remember every detail but by making a diary from the day your loved one has been admitted to hospital it will help if unfortunately things do go wrong and enable you to refer back to your notes as its so easy to forget. What we may think would be just a short stay in hospital could turn out to be weeks or even months.In this unique and original way the author started publishing the first entry from the day before her mother went into hospital from 18th July 2007 in blog format httpjoanna678s.wordpress.com . The blog is updated daily and the reader is able to follow as the story... 2011-3-5 14:04:21 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88473 There is a wealth of internet advice on coping with life as a debtor and what action to take if a County Court Judgment CCJ is served against you but there is very little easily accessible information available for creditors seeking information on how to recover money or goods owed. Research from the Bankers Automated Clearing Service BACS estimates that the total amount of money owed to SMEs across Britain is 16324.6 billion. According to the Registry Trust which logs the number of CCJs consumer corporate and noncorporate registered in the UK the use of CCJs is increasing in Q3 of 2010 over 193726 CCJs were made for a total amount of 163671.7 million which was an increase of 19.4 on the previous quarter. David Carter Director of The Sheriffs Office explains As experts in debt recovery we believe that everyone pursuing a debt in the current economic climate should be aware of basic enforcement facts. Although CCJs are becoming the most popular means of debt recovery man... 2011-3-5 14:01:09 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88472 Local TV is not about mass audiences or massive spending says Information TV the latest company to submit an Expression of Interest to DCMS. Information TV has joined the bidders for the DCMS Local TV initiative but unlike the majority of other companies expressing interest the company is the only broadcaster that has already made Local TV happen. And this two years before anything will emerge under Government plans and without excessive funding new legislation or regulatory changes.Information TV is an innovative and awardwinning TV services company prepared to dedicate an entire channel to showcase Local TV programmes and confident it can do so on a proven sustainable commercial model. It has already been active in broadcasting various Local TV initiatives e.g. Lakes TV Liverpool City of Culture Man United Fans TV and has the support of other similarly interested parties many of whom will shortly be launching new Local TV programming. Information TV CEO Fred Perk... 2011-3-5 13:58:22 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#88471 Despite major cuts to front line services in the NHS the health service is still short of specialist medical staff. Thats the message from the new white paper on the medical employment market from Your World Recruitment who also warns that the government must be careful not to store up problems for the future of the NHS.The report reveals that although cuts across the board in the healthcare sector have led to a decline in medical jobs across the UK at the same time there are still a number of opportunities out there especially for GPs nurses and other medical experts with very specialist skills. These skill shortages include cochlear implant specialists within audiology paediatric occupational therapists and MRI ultrasound experts within radiology. Although pay levels have frozen for many certain jobs or hospitals that are struggling to find talent are driving up remuneration to attract the right people.The white paper also tells of the increasing number of locum healt... 2011-3-5 13:56:00 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80594 Leading consumer broadcasterjournalist Liz Barclay has been interviewed following the results of the latest sustainability research jointly published by the Direct Marketing Association DMA and fast.MAP in conjunction with ONEPOST. Liz Barclay comments Customers increasingly want to know that the firms they deal with are behaving in an environmentally responsible way. Any business that thinks that it can afford to ignore that message is kidding itself. There is real value for them in being green so if you are behaving responsibly towards the environment take every opportunity to tell your customers. Direct mail is an ideal vehicle to showcase your environmental credentials through messages and packaging. Luan Wise Marketing Manager at ONEPOST comments The research shows that the recycle logo is perceived as the most recognisable marquee denoting a companys environmental responsibility. Adding a logo and a short explanation about the r... 2010-11-17 22:08:09 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80591 The Communicative Relations Awards from PR Professionals The CRAPPs have been launched to celebrate the special relationship between the media and public relations professionals.To celebrate the relationship between journalists bloggers and PRs www.theCRAPPs.com has been launched by 10 Yetis PR Agency in association with Daryl Willcox Publishing the company behind Response Source FeaturesExec and SourceWire. The lighthearted awards are split into three steps1. Nominations open until 30th November 20102. Voting open from 1st December until 14th December 20103. Results will be released 15th DecemberThere are five personal award categories and one group award.Categories are as follows1. The journalist that makes you feel warm and furry on the inside2. The most likely to tell you to sling your hook award3. The best blogger PR award4. Least twattish Twitterer the must follow journo5. Journalist youd most like to bring to the dark side employ as a PR6. Most approachable ... 2010-11-17 22:01:59 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80317 Big news for the Ground Source Heat Pump Industry is the Government last week confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive will be launched in June 2011. 163860 million of funding over the spending review period will be provided from DECCs own budget and not through the levy on energy companies as originally planned by Labour. This is still a substantial amount of funding which has been welcomed by Kensa Heat Pumps and the Renewable Heat Industry.DECC says this will drive a morethantenfold increase of renewable heat over the coming decade shifting renewable heat from a fringe industry firmly into the mainstream. This is great news for Kensa Heat Pumps and our customers said a spokesman. Finally the doubt has been removed from the market about whether this incentive will go ahead which Kensa Heat Pumps expect will lead to a significant increase in enquiries from people who were holding on their decision making process until the RHI was guaranteed to happen. As ever Kens... 2010-11-14 22:13:03 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80023 www.YourSalesAd.com a new UKbased free classified ads website has just been launched and is drawing buyers and sellers from throughout the UK. The site is ideal not only for people wanting to empty the attic clear out the wardrobe and get rid of things the children have grown out of but also to find themselves some bargains in the runup to Christmas. Theres a wide selection of new and preowned items with some fantastic deals on offer. The website which also links to social media offers three 45 day packages for private sellers a free ad complete with picture a silver service with 4 photos at 1631.99 and a gold service with 8 photos at 1634.99. Trade sellers can choose from three packages too the first at 1637.49 for a 60 day subscription allows traders to upload 50 ads with eight pictures the top package trade superstore at 16324.99 for a 60 day subscription allows 500 ads. Managing Director Rod Kay said We wanted to introduce a free classifie... 2010-11-10 23:55:15 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80021 Europcar the European leader in passenger car and light utility vehicle rental has announced the launch of a new more userfriendly website designed to further enhance the customer reservation experience. Europcar worked together with Londonbased Fortune Cookie Europcars ecommerce agency since 2008 on developing a website that will correspond to customers need for simplified booking process and transparent information on Europcar products and offerings. This website was designed with the ambition to help users make the right choice quickly in a fresh and engaging brand experience said Jehan de Th233 Global Marketing Director of Europcar International. This improved userfriendly version integrates the latest technological innovations such as automatically adapting to customers needs by memorizing previous entries and displaying on the first page only the most frequently used elements. The website offers a simple and fast threestep booking process with ... 2010-11-10 23:34:03 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80020 Able Skills are delighted to announce the launch of a new website which makes it easier to enrol on the latest construction training courses. For the first time visitors to the Able Skills website will be able to check the availability of all the courses provided and have the opportunity to book online with secure payment. The new look site is simpler to navigate more accessible and there are clearer course details so trainees can discover how to progress in their chosen construction career or purely improve their practical skills. Updated videos images and instructor information demonstrate the cuttingedge facilities on offer at Able Skills so whether you want to take plumbing courses or DIY decorating courses you will know which one is right for you. Several new NICEIC BPEC and City amp Guildsaccredited renewable energy courses have been added to the website to coincide with the opening of Able Skills stateoftheart renewable energy tra... 2010-11-10 23:33:19 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80018 British Airways flights to Mexicos most important tourist destination Cancun took off for the first time at the start of November. Customers checking in for the inaugural flight were given a taste of Mexico with a Mariachi band to send them on their way. Flights to Cancun will depart every Wednesday and Saturday from London Gatwick. Due to popular demand British Airways has already increased the original frequency to three times a week from next summer. The airline previously flew to Cancun between April 1998 and April 2002. Richard Tams head of BA UK amp Ireland sales and marketing said Were delighted to be the only UK scheduled airline offering direct flights to Cancun. With sweeping beaches innovative parks relaxing spas sports on land and sea fabulous hotels and unique opportunities to explore the ancient Mayan culture the Yucatan peninsula truly offers something for everyone. A Boeing 777 will serve the route offering a choice of three cabins ... 2010-11-10 23:05:19 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#80015 When you turn on the TV or open the newspaper there doesnt seem to be a day pass by without hearing that someone has gone missing in the UK. Whether by fair means or foul its an extremely distressing time for their families and friends and questions are always asked as to what could I have done differently Now with over 11.5million people over 18 using internet dating websites or find a friend columns in newspapers looking to meet new friends or start relationships its even more important to let people know details about when and who you are meeting. However telling a responsible friend what you are doing isnt always easy and this is where new personal safety service GuardianStar can help. Working with input from current and former police officers around the UK GuardianStar have devised the ultimate personal safety checkin service which is perfect for those who wish to keep their private life private but safe at the same time. For a small fee per mont... 2010-11-10 22:47:05 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#79838 Small business owners and entrepreneurs should not shy away from a bit of selfpromotion to boost their company profile according to media specialist Daryl Willcox.The founder and chairman of Daryl Willcox Publishing which helps SMEs raise their media profile explains the benefits of businessowners becoming the face of their company in a new podcast part of a series entitled How to market your business on a shoestring. Its all about promoting your business people dont buy from companies they buy from people said Willcox. If you make yourself visible as the figurehead of your organisation then people will feel much more comfortable about trading with you. Its a fantastic way to raise your profile without having to invest a huge amount in marketing your business brand. You simply put yourself out there as an expert or a specialist in your particular subject.Those with a modest ego and a hint of humility will have to fight their natural urge to resist the limelight.Willco... 2010-11-9 00:22:58 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#79837 npower has reported that one of the UKs largest installations of photovoltaic PV cells on a historic building has been fitted to the roof of the National Trusts carriage museum at Arlington Court near Barnstaple in Devon. The 113 m2 installation will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours mWh of energy each year saving the museum about 163600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around 1632270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.The project has been funded by sales of National Trust Green Energy which is supplied by the charitys energy partner npower and raises money to support low and zero carbon energy savings projects at Trust properties. So far 25 National Trust properties have benefited from the partnership with npower with solar panels biomass boilers and ground source heat pumps helping generate energy and save money on fuel bills as the Trust works towards its commitment to cut its overall energy demand by 20 per cent by 2020 and to switch... 2010-11-9 00:20:54 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#79729 A new global survey by KDS the leading European supplier of integrated travel and expense TampE management systems reveals many business travellers are still using costly and oldfashioned TampE processes. Yves Weisselberger chief executive officer of KDS says There are just as many people submitting expense claims on paper as there are employees making online expense submissions 43.3 of respondents in each case. Thats an extraordinary statistic in the year 2010. With so much scope for increased automation in the TampE arena therefore its easy to see where many companies need to look for greater cost efficiencies. Paperwork in a computerised world is costing staff and employers time and money. Too many businesses and organisations continue to underestimate the financial importance of strong TampE management continues Weisselberger. More than half of the respondents to the survey 54.9 said their organisations make no attempt to quantify the benefits of ... 2010-11-7 21:03:56 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#79727 The winners of the prestigious mumandworking 2010 awards have just been announced. There were over 400 nominations in these awards that reward and recognise companies and individuals that are proving that flexible working employment policies work. Wellknown TV presenter Sarah Beeny who also attended the champagne awards lunch at Hilton St. Annes Manor on 4th November 2010 supports the mumandworking 2010 awards visit www.mumandworking.co.ukawards. Sarah said Promoting flexible working is important so families have essential time together. Im delighted the mumandworking 2010 awards are going all out to praise the businesses and people who are making this possible for parents across the UK. Im very proud that I can support this programme and the mumandworking website. There are 6 awards and the winners included big childrens retail brand Hippychick alongside regular working parent Sabina Iqbal from Islington Council and Deaf Parenting UK winning... 2010-11-7 20:58:37 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#79726 Woolworths the online family superstore will fleetingly return to the high street to set the Guinness World Record for the largest ever game of pass the parcel and is appealing for towns and cities across the UK to take part. By visiting the Woolworths Pass the Parcel site between the 1st and the 15th November 2010 families can nominate their town to be visited by Woolies loveable snowmen Stan and Ollie Snow who will bring along with a giant parcel the size of a small car. The parcel will contain thousands of pounds worth of toys including some of the most sought after gadgets games and playthings for Christmas 2010 as well as an abundance of Christmas spirit to start the towns festive celebrations. All items will be given away over the course of Woolies world record breaking pass the parcel Christmas adventure. The 10 towns or cities with the best letters of nomination will win a visit from the record breaking parcel in the weeks leading up to Christ... 2010-11-7 20:54:59 http://www.thatsnews.org.uk/page5.htm#69371 Despite the best worst efforts of GoogleBlogger to kill off Thats News Apparently Thats News was publishing too much material for the liking of Google so rather than pointing out that Thats News should move operations to another provider Google decided to pretend that Thats News was spamming and closed all of Thats News sites down without warning.A spokesman for Thats News said The loss of all of the archives as well as the goodwill lost when Google took their arguably unfair and utterly arbitrary decision to shut Thats News down is a nuisance. However it has been a blessing in disguise as Thats News is now entirely hosted by Mr Site a UKbased web hosting service and no longer relies on the whims and fads of Google. 2010-7-2 10:31:21