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		<title>EDF Energy to pay £4.5 million to vulnerable custmers following Ofgem Investigation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy regulator Ofgem says energy supplier EDF Energy has offered to pay £4.5 million after an investigation revealed that EDF had breached regulations governing the provision of sales information. Ofgem&#8217;s investigation found that EDF sales teams did not always provide &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=308">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>£3.5m announced for Green Deal Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Ed Davey has announced £3.5m of funding for training assessors and installers ahead of the Government&#8217;s flagship Green Deal energy efficiency programme. Due to begin in October, the Green Deal aims to improve the energy efficiency of millions &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=305">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>First-time Buyers in a rush to beat Stamp Duty Holiday Deadline</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage approvals rose to the highest level in more than two years in January, as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of a stamp duty “holiday” that ends on March 24th. First time buyers are currently exempt from paying stamp &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=303">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Landlords should be warning Residents about Digital Switchover Fraudsters</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London Councils and landlords should be warning their residents to be on their guard against doorstep conmen selling &#8220;digital aerials&#8221; or asking for access to carry out works in relation to April&#8217;s switchover to ditigal tv. London&#8217;s television signal will &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=294">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>For Sale: One Power Station and 39 acres of Residental Land in Central London</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Battersea power station the landmark Grade II listed former power station on the south bank of the River Thames is being put up for sale with a global marketing campaign this week. The power station, Europe&#8217;s largest brick building, is &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=283">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home Sale and Rent Back Schemes Halted by Regulator</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies offering sale and rent back schemes that target financially distressed homeowners have been ordered to close temporarily following a review that found widespread poor practice. A report by Financial Services Authority (FSA) found that most sale and rent back &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=289">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Average Rents see January Rise for First Time in Four Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The typical rent in England and Wales rose to £712 a month, according to LSL Property Services, which owns chains Your Move and Reeds Rains. LSL said the increase, though small at 0.1%, was the first rent rise in the &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=280">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Charity F.M. Meeting to look at Outsourcing, Shared Services &amp; Service Contracts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Charities Facilities Management Group will be looking at types of contract which are becoming increasingly relevant to facilities management at its next meeting on April 25th. The meeting will focus on outsourcing, shared services and service contracts. Outsourcing of &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=266">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clear snow from pavements? Yes you can! says Local Government Association</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With snow forecast, the Local Government Association is urging community groups and residents to help keep pavements clear.  The Association, which represents councils across the England and Wales, says people should not be afraid of being sued for clearing snow. &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=261">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>As Freeze Bites, Government urges People to take up Grants to help with Fuel Bills</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette McGill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government is urging people on low incomes to find out home energy grants to help them cope with freezing temperatures and rising fuel bills. Letters have been sent to 675,000 homes across England to raise public awareness of the government &#8230; <a href="http://www.upkeep.org.uk/update/?p=257">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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