News archive for February 2011

Thursday 24th February 2011

Libya Unrest Pushes Oil Prices to New High

Oil prices have reached a two-and-a-half year high as protests in Libya have panicked traders worldwide. There are predictions that prices here in the UK could continue to rise by up to 5p per litre before spring.

Friday 18th February 2011

Cure For Leading Cause Of Blindness?

An international research team appear to have found a clue to one of the leading causes of blindness, and hope to find a cure.

Thursday 17th February 2011

Plunge in UK Consumer Confidence

Consumer’s confidence in the UK economy and personal finance has experienced the largest monthly drop in 16 years, a survey by GfK NOP Market Research has shown.

Report Reveals Appalling Treatment

A report has heralded more damning reports concerning the treatment of elderly people on the NHS, with some pensioners not even receiving ‘the most basic standards of care’.

Wednesday 16th February 2011

Police Warn of Heating Oil Thefts

Police have issued a warning encouraging rural homeowners to secure domestic heating oil supplies to protect against theft.