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One year since launch of HRT PPC: patients reminded to renew their certificate

One year since launch of HRT PPC: patients reminded to renew their certificate

HRT patients are being urged to renew prescriptions to keep getting the medicine.

1 month ago

New fund to help Community protect people from electrical hazards in their homes

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, a grant scheme which helps those most vulnerable to electrical injuries in their homes. 

7 months ago

£1 billion insulation scheme to help families save hundreds on energy bills

The Great British Insulation Scheme will offer vital energy efficiency upgrades to homes in lower council tax bands, including roof,…

8 months ago

Vacant Bars Shops seen empty in Watford in August

At the top of Watford High Street many properties are seen laying dormant.

9 months ago

Parents’ concerns about cost of activities for children during the summer holidays revealed

A new survey by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has found that more than three-quarters (76%) of those with…

9 months ago

Virgin Mobile and O2 customers given six week notice of tariff rise on April 1st

Millions of Mobile phone customers will face an increase 17.3% in their airtime plans from April 1st 2023. The cost…

1 year ago

British Gas owner Centrica triple profits to £3.3 billion

British Gas owner Centrica operating profits have tripled to £3.3 billion, up from £948 million in 2021. The news comes…

1 year ago

UK strikes: half a million workers demand ‘fair pay’ as through living crisis recession

Half a million striking workers made Wednesday the biggest mass action in the UK since 2011. Yesterday, thousands of teachers,…

1 year ago

Business Secretary warns energy suppliers to end mistreatment of customers

Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps backs consumers as offensive launched to crack down on rogue energy suppliers Energy suppliers…

1 year ago

Where are the Safe, welcoming warm spaces in Watford town you can visit this winter

Welcoming places are somewhere to keep warm and save money on your heating and look after your physical and mental…

1 year ago