Archive for April, 2009
Questions of Cash: Washing machine warranty has me in a spin: The Independent
Q. Three weeks ago I contacted Curry’s to get my washing machine repaired. It was covered under Curry’s Coverplan extended warranty. When I first phoned, the multi-choice phone system failed to put me through and after several minutes the line went dead. Next time I phoned I was put through to the complaints section, which [...]
Is BUPA a social enterprise?: Co-operative News
A few months ago, this column regretted that not more co-ops and social enterprises operate residential care homes. In response, Bupa – the British United Provident Association – suggested I might be overlooking its role in the sector.
“You may not be aware that Bupa is one of the country’s largest operators of care homes with [...]
London no longer most expensive city: Primelocation
London is no longer the most expensive city in the world for prime properties, following a dramatic 17% fall in house values in the last year. But the Fitzrovia area of London is the world’s most attractive up-and-coming prime location, according to a report on international prime residential properties.
For full story go to http://www.primelocation.com/news/london-no-longer-the-worlds-most-expensive-for-property/
Deflation - a serious threat to the housing market: Primelocation
For people of a certain age, inflation was the great evil - it destroyed wealth and savings. Now, we are told, deflation is the real threat - and unless deflation is conquered there is little chance of the housing market recovering.
For full story go to http://www.primelocation.com/news/deflation-a-serious-threat-to-the-housing-market/
Giving healthcare a LIFT: Health Service Journal/Local Government Chronicle
LIFT is proving one of the great success stories of investment in public infrastructure. Not only is it delivering substantial improvements in the quality of facilities and services in primary care, but it is also facilitating better joint working between the health and local government sectors.
There are now 48 Local Improvement Finance Trusts, covering half [...]
