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Blaser Mills introduces hitec conveyancing

11:46am Thursday 4th March 2010

Blaser Mills have introduced the latest e-conveyancing technology to improve their service to house-buyers.

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FSB campaigns against rise in National Insurance

10:10am Wednesday 3rd March 2010

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has joined forces with other business and employment organisations to call on small firms to sign a petition urging the Government to freeze National Insurance.

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'Safe crackers' enjoy Renault Watford’s 20th anniversary

10:23am Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Attempts were made to break into Renault Watford’s safe at the weekend, as part of a competition to win a brand new Renault Clio.

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Sterling ‘on the edge’ City expert warns

7:40am Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Sterling dipped below the all important psychological level of $1.50 this morning as concerns around UK debt levels put pressure on the pound.

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Manufacturing support mapped out in the East of England

9:44am Monday 1st March 2010

As EEF launches National Manufacturing Week across the UK today, manufacturing firms from the region are being urged to make the most of publicly-funded business support, particularly during the tougher economic times.

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Fencing company donate shed

10:00am Wednesday 24th February 2010

KINGS LANGLEY: Kind-hearted owners of a Kings Langley fencing company are to donate a shed to a woman with autism.

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Businesses celebrate new crime fighting internet site

3:43pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010

WATFORD: A new crime fighting website will help in the battle against shop-lifting, drunkenness and antisocial behaviour, its backers have claimed.

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UK business insolvencies lowest since June 2007

10:43am Friday 19th February 2010

The latest Insolvency Indexfrom Experian, the global information services company, reveals a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007.

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Unemployment jump dents recovery hopes

11:47am Thursday 18th February 2010

WATFORD: The number of people out of work and claiming benefits in Watford rose sharply last month, denting hopes that the town is finally emerging from recession.

Watford employers encouraged to ‘Back Young Britain’

11:38am Thursday 18th February 2010

Welfare to work provider Reed in Partnership is calling on organisations in Watford to sign up to the Government’s Backing Young Britain campaign, which is being launched to offer internships and work experience placements to 18-24 year olds in the area.