Lifting the Lid on the Gender Pay Gap
Large companies will be legally required to publish the difference between what they pay men and women, under manifesto plans set out by Liberal Democrats.
6 Aug 2014
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Sharon Bowles MEP launches Campaign against Tax-Dodging Multinationals
Last year big multinational companies operating in the developing world avoided paying taxes of approximately $165 billion to host governments.
SBMEP
24 Apr 2012
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
We have had a temporary reprieve from the Station Road Closure but it will operate again from 8.00pm on Saturday 16th January to 5.00am on Monday 8th February. Access for pedestrians will be maintained at all times via the western walk way. Part of Victoria Close will be closed from 6th January to 14th April to accommodate the construction of the bridge deck. The subway will remain open for pedestrian access. The 24hr Helpline is 0343 222 2424 ……………………………………………………………………. Serves U Right -Some Good News. At long last we have had a response from the person managing the premises, and he has agreed to our request to clear up/clean up the front of the shop which has looked really scruffy for months. We are told this work will be done next week ! Could this have anything to do with the planning application on these premises, 151 High Street and 149 next door, to change the use from Class A1 (shop) to Cl.A3 restaurant and café ? The application is 15/2536/FUL and can be seen on Three Rivers District Council
14 Jan 2016
Liberal Democrats: Cutting Your Taxes by £600 a Year
Commenting on the rise in the personal allowances against Income Tax announced in the Autumn Budget Statement, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Stephen Williams said:
22 Dec 2012
Herts Chamber of Commerce: ‘INSPIRING HERTFORDSHIRE’ Awards 2014
In 2012 the 'Inspiring Hertfordshire' campaign was launched to focus on and celebrate the expertise, achievements and outstanding contribution that businesses and individuals make.
4 Mar 2014
Cutting energy bills – saving the planet
Nick Clegg announced this week that agreements have been secured with the big six energy companies that could cut energy bills for millions of people. The commitments will mean that EDF, E.On, Br...itish Gas, Southern, Scottish Power and Npower - who supply 99 per cent of British homes with energy - will now write to customers every year to specifically tell them what the best tariff is for them and how to get it. Many people are currently paying far more than they have to. Some vulnerable customers - those assisted by the Warm Home Discount scheme - will be contacted twice a year. Customers will also be offered the best tariff if their contract comes to an end and if they contact their supplier at any time to ask. There are more than 120 different tariffs. Currently, seven out of 10 people aren't on the best tariff for them. The average customer tends to stay on theirs for years, despite the amount of energy they use varying over time. In 2010, 75 per cent of people did not change their tariff. The governm
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13 Apr 2012