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		<title>Multiple Sclerosis and Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/12/multiple-sclerosis-and-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which affects the nerves as the sheaths which surround the nerves become damaged. Unfortunately when suffering such an illness it may lead to loss of vision, this may be gradual but it could also reduce fairly rapidly. Symptoms tend to occur in people around the age of thirty, it is ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which affects the nerves as the sheaths which surround the nerves become damaged. Unfortunately when suffering such an illness it may lead to loss of vision, this may be gradual but it could also reduce fairly rapidly.<span id="more-195"></span></p>
<p>Symptoms tend to occur in people around the age of thirty, it is unlikely that someone would suffer such an illness earlier and it is more common to be diagnosed in more women than in men.</p>
<p>The first signs of the illnesses would tend to be some impairment of vision, for example it may become blurred. The individual may also suffer from some pain in their limbs or even loose some control as the muscles may become weak.</p>
<p>The severe symptoms of multiple sclerosis will gradually appear over a few days however they may last for a couple of weeks perhaps before it eases off. The condition however will most likely re occur at some point in time, but this can be in a matter of weeks, months or even years.</p>
<p>Anyone who is diagnosed with MS can live for ten or twenty years however some people may only live for a couple of years as the illnesses can become fatal in a short period of time for some people.</p>
<p>There is no exact evidence to prove why people develop such an illness however some research shows that it may be due to a reaction to a virus that could have occurred in early adulthood. The illness may lead to further problems for example the individual may suffer from kidney or bladder infections which would typically need to be treated with a course of antibiotics.</p>
<p>A doctor would need to carry out a full medical examination, of which means it is likely that a doctor will need to carry out a lumbar puncture. This would help to identify such an illness as it draws fluid from around the spine which would then be used for the appropriate tests.</p>
<p>If MS is diagnosed then you may need steroid injections as this may help to reduce the affects on the body for a period of time. MS is a critical illness and so if you had taken out measures to protect yourself against such an event then the <a href="http://www.criticalillness.co.uk/">critical illness cover</a> would pay out if it meets the definition set out by the provider when taking out the insurance.</p>
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		<title>Channel Islands VAT loophole to be closed</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/12/channel-islands-vat-loophole-to-be-closed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government has announced that the tax loophole that allows retailers sending out goods from the Channel Islands without having to pay VAT will be closed from April 2012. Currently under the low value consignment relief, customers do not have to pay any VAT on items that cost under £15 which are sent from Jersey ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has announced that the tax loophole that allows retailers sending out goods from the Channel Islands without having to pay VAT will be closed from April 2012.<span id="more-192"></span></p>
<p>Currently under the low value consignment relief, customers do not have to pay any VAT on items that cost under £15 which are sent from Jersey and Guernsey, and many online retailers such as Amazon and Play.com have premises on the islands for this purpose.</p>
<p>This means that from April, people buying goods from these islands will be paying the VAT costs. Using a <strong><a href="http://www.calculator.co.uk/vat-calculator/" target="_blank">20% VAT calculator</a> </strong>will show you just how much you will have to pay on items such as CDs and DVDs from these locations.</p>
<p>As well as making consumers pay more for items bought online, the change could put hundreds of jobs on the Channel Islands at risk according to ministers on Jersey. About 1.3% of the workforce on the island are employed by these businesses and will be put at risk of job losses should the suppliers decide to move their businesses or change their business model.</p>
<p>The rising cost of living and items costing more mean that many people are now looking for borrow money and using the services of a <strong><a href="http://www.calculator.co.uk/loan-calculator/" target="_blank">loan repayment calculator</a> </strong>to help them work out how much money they can borrow and how much they will be paying back. Many people also use other forms of calculators, for example a salary<strong> <a href="http://www.calculator.co.uk/" target="_blank">calculator</a> </strong>or a financial calculator to help them arrange their finances better and deal with tax changes brought in by the government.</p>
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		<title>Make sure your garden ready for winter</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/11/make-sure-your-garden-ready-for-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The frost and ice will soon be drawing near now is the perfect time to ensure that your garden is prepared for the winter months. Gardening really is something that many individuals will put off and even avoid as it gets cold, however your plants and grass will still need to have care in the ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>The frost </em>and<em> ice will soon be </em>drawing near<em> </em>now<em> </em>is the perfect<em> time to </em>ensure that your<em> garden </em>is<em> prepared for the </em>winter months<em>.<br />
Gardening </em>really is something<em> </em>that many<em> </em>individuals will<em> put off </em>and<em> even avoid as it </em>gets<em> cold, </em>however your<em> plants and grass will still </em>need to have<em> care </em>in the winter<em> months </em>so<em> hiring </em>the help of<em> <a href="http://www.greenmiracle.co.uk/" target="_blank">landscape gardeners Preston</a> to </em>keep your<em> garden in </em>great condition<em> </em>during the<em> freezing conditions </em>may be the<em> </em>perfect<em> solution.<br />
</em>There are<em> jobs in the garden </em>which you<em> </em>have to do<em> </em>in winter<em> </em>to keep<em> it in </em>great condition<em>. </em>These can<em> </em>consist of<em> removing any old or dying </em>plants<em> and preparing </em>the ground<em> for planting seeds in spring. </em>There are also<em> </em>a number of<em> more hardy plants </em>that could<em> be planted in the winter months, </em>to present you with<em> a year round garden.<br />
</em>While searching for<em> gardeners in Lancashire, you </em>need to<em> consider </em>making use of<em> the services of GreenMiracle. Based in Penwortham in Preston, </em>the business<em> was </em>created<em> in 2010 and has </em>created a<em> </em>large<em> </em>customer base<em> </em>because of their<em> highly experienced staff </em>as well as their<em> </em>excellent<em> reputation.<br />
<a href="http://www.greenmiracle.co.uk/" target="_blank"> GreenMiracle</a> </em>certainly are a<em> full service </em>business<em>, </em>and as well as<em> landscape gardening </em>they provide<em> services </em>like<em> tree surgery, gritting services in the winter months </em>and also the<em> installation of <a href="http://www.greenmiracle.co.uk/" target="_blank">garden fencing Preston</a>, </em>so that you can<em> keep your outdoor space in </em>outstanding<em> condition </em>all year round<em>.<br />
</em>As well as<em> </em>providing<em> services to domestic customers, GreenMiracle also work with a </em>variety of<em> </em>businesses<em> from both the </em>public and private<em> sector, so </em>everybody can<em> have stunning grounds at a </em>good<em> </em>cost<em>.</em></p>
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		<title>Councils Reducing Power Of Street Lighting In An Attempt To Spend Less</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/11/councils-reducing-power-of-street-lighting-in-an-attempt-to-spend-less/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ccording to a national newspaper, a number of council across the UK are turning down the road lighting in order to save money. The Daily Telegraph claims that one in 10 street lights are being darkened as the night goes on or turned off completely in a bid to save money on energy bills. Many ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ccording to a national newspaper, a number of council across the UK are turning down the road <a href="http://www.affordablelighting.co.uk/">lighting</a> in order to save money. The Daily Telegraph claims that one in 10 street lights are being darkened as the night goes on or turned off completely in a bid to save money on energy bills. Many local authorities are getting their public spending budgets slashed in an attempt to decrease the country’s financial obligations and as a result, the councils are now trying to find ways to slash costs.</p>
<p>Cllr Peter Box, chairman of the Local Government Association’s Economy and Transport Board, says that at times of difficult financial pressure, councils should look for options to cut costs and save taxpayers’ money but without putting the public in danger. He claims that by doing so, it doesn’t impact frontline services like filling up potholes, child protection and collecting bins. And if councils dimmed their own pendant lighting and bathroom wall lighting in buildings, they could reduce costs even more.</p>
<p>It is professed that if UK authorities turn off just 9% of their LED lighting they can conserve a substantial £21.5 million per year but the schemes applied to decrease the street lighting is really priced at five times more than saving and is a staggering £106.3 million, so initially it will be more expensive to save. The expensive schemes comprise of dimming technology being fitted as well as converting lights to part-night operations; however some councils will not see a return on investment or gain any advantages for up to eight years. But if councils can spend less, so can homeowners too with their garden lighting and bathroom lighting.</p>
<p>Breakdown cover firm AA has distributed a warning about the offer, proclaiming that things to consider need to be considered as lucent places are frequently recommended as a preventative crime measure. But the head of road safety, Andrew Howard, has claimed that dampening the power usage of wall lighting and street lights for part of the night is a much better choice than removing them altogether. Councils have been told by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety that they must keep an eye on traffic in the areas and have a obvious reasoning for dimming or removing the outdoor lighting.</p>
<p>The amount of councils across the UK considering the plan is growing as well as the number of homeowners with their garden lights or kitchen lighting. Bedford Borough Council is holding a trial of temporarily switching off 83-lights between the hours of for 5 hours a night to conserve £383 a year. And Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has said it plans to dim 4,500-lights between 10pm and 6am for one year too. Furthermore, Derbyshire County Council has expressed interest in getting included and turning off lights between midnight and 5:30am to help save £400,000 a year; and Leeds City Council is also planning to switch off 8,000 lights over the course of three years. Additionally, Warwickshire County Council has said it will start to turn off 80% of its 48,500 street lights at the beginning of next year.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, many authorities in cities have chosen not to become immersed in the scheme with Birmingham, Manchester and the majority of London boroughs not changing off their tiffany lighting. Denbighshire Council in Wales has stated that the payback period is too great and Croydon Council claim that they made a decision never to dim the street lights.</p>
<p>Similar to the councils, you can cut your energy bills too by dimming the <a href="http://www.affordablelighting.co.uk/crystal_chandeliers.html">chandeliers</a> and wall lights. Attempt to turn the bathroom lights and kitchen lights off when no one is in the room to be eco-friendly and motivate the children to appreciate how costly modern lighting rates can be. Many bathroom spotlights can now be purchased that are low energy rated.</p>
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		<title>Director Ritchie wishes to fit solar power panels to his mansion</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/09/director-ritchie-wishes-to-fit-solar-power-panels-to-his-mansion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Solar Panels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Film director Guy Ritchie has unveiled promises to install 200 solar panels at their 1,132 acre country estate within Wiltshire. The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director and also ex- husband of Madonna wants to produce all the power designed for the £9million home Ashcombe. It is not the very first time that Ritchie ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Film director Guy Ritchie has unveiled promises to install 200 <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/solar-pv-panels/55">solar panels</a> at their 1,132 acre country estate within Wiltshire.<br />
The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director and also ex- husband of Madonna wants to produce all the power designed for the £9million home Ashcombe.<br />
It is not the very first time that Ritchie has looked into adding alternative energy to his house. In &#8217;09, he presented plans to put in <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/biomass/wood-pellet-boilers/62">wood pellet boilers</a> in the greenhouses to grow his or her own fruit and vegetables.<br />
Residences of any size can benefit from sustainable energy equipment, along with numerous objects including <a href="http://www.enerfina.com/uk/solar-pv-panels/55">photovoltaic solar panels</a>, heat pumps in addition to wind generators available, there&#8217;s something to accommodate all of the properties.<br />
The government offers numerous sustainable energy grants and rewards to house owners who would like to improve change coming from non-renewable fuels, therefore even individuals who aren’t millionaire film directors are able to set up renewable energy sources!</p>
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		<title>Windows Phone Tracking Software Brings About Microsoft Confronting Legal Motion</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/09/windows-phone-tracking-software-brings-about-microsoft-confronting-legal-motion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A class action lawsuit has been filed against pc leader Microsoft which claims that consumers that use the device are monitored geographically without their authorisation. It&#8217;s alleged that the Windows 7 Phone keeps track of geographical information on the user even if the phone’s owner asks that this data isn’t collected. Users are asked the ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A class action lawsuit has been filed against pc leader Microsoft which claims that consumers that use the device are monitored geographically without their authorisation.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s alleged that the Windows 7 Phone keeps track of geographical information on the user even if the phone’s owner asks that this data isn’t collected. Users are asked the first time they start the camera software if they want to reveal their data and the lawsuit says that Microsoft accumulates the data even if the user declines.</p>
<p>The safety of mobile phones and <a href="http://www.abbeytelecom.co.uk/" target="_blank">phone systems</a> has showcased prominently in news reports recently after the phone hacking scandal at the News of the World.</p>
<p>Because of this, companies who are trying to find <a href="http://www.abbeytelecom.co.uk/" target="_blank">telephone systems for small business</a> are now much more worried about security. Abbey Telecom is a family run company that can help businesses with all aspects of setting up telephone systems in their office space, and can offer businesses full satisfaction with their dependable service.</p>
<p>Abbey Telecom was set up in 1992 and has numerous engineers along with other key staff who&#8217;ve been with them for several years, so customers have a steady relationship with the same point of contact and can be sure of a good quality service.</p>
<p>If you decide to need a <a href="http://www.abbeytelecom.co.uk/" target="_blank">phone system for small office</a>, contact Abbey Telecom right now to see what they can do for your business.</p>
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		<title>Half Of All Small And Medium Sized Corporations Aren&#8217;t Very Energy Efficient</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/08/half-of-all-small-and-medium-sized-corporations-arent-very-energy-efficient/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Study from energy company npower has observed that more than half of all the small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK have no procedures set up for turning into more energy effective. 53% of the UK’s 4.8million SMEs have no energy saving ideas or procedures in position, which not only has a unfavourable ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Study from energy company npower has observed that more than half of all the small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK have no procedures set up for turning into more energy effective.</p>
<p>53% of the UK’s 4.8million SMEs have no <a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/environmental-consultancy-services/environmental-awareness-workshops/" target="_blank">energy saving ideas</a> or procedures in position, which not only has a unfavourable result on the environment but can also indicate that businesses are really missing out on lowering their energy expenses.</p>
<p>The report has also revealed that companies who are keeping track of their energy use and making use of <a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/energy-efficiency-equipment/" target="_blank">energy saving products</a> and services are preserving considerable sums of money &#8211; half of SME firms have secured to 10% on their energy costs.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.apolloenviro.co.uk/environmental-consultancy-services/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-consultation/" target="_blank">Carbon Reduction Commitment</a> Scheme (also known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme) has been set up to motivate larger companies to grow to be more conservative with their energy usage. It requires organisations reporting on their carbon emissions and even though it is currently directed at larger companies, smaller and medium sized companies ought to also think about the influence of the scheme.</p>
<p>Patrick Harvey from npower said: “The greatest driver for increasing energy efficiency [for SMEs] is price, rather than the environment.<br />
“This is why it is shocking that a great many are still not calibrating the positive impact that implementing energy efficiency measures can have on their business.”</p>
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		<title>Performer Pink And Spouse Will Have Difficulty Hitting Pillows: New Parents</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/06/performer-pink-and-spouse-will-have-difficulty-hitting-pillows-new-parents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pop punk Pink has popped after carrying a child for what seems like an eternity and has given birth to a beautiful little girl named Willow Sage Hart. The vocalist, real name Alecia Beth Moore, has given birth for the first time together with her motorcross racer husband Carey Hart; meaning she won’t be getting ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pop punk Pink has popped after carrying a child for what seems like an eternity and has given birth to a beautiful little girl named Willow Sage Hart.</p>
<p>The vocalist, real name Alecia Beth Moore, has given birth for the first time together with her motorcross racer husband Carey Hart; meaning she won’t be getting much sleep on her quality <a href="http://www.duvetandpillowwarehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Duvet</a> in the near future.</p>
<p>The “So What” American musician, who has earned three Grammy Awards and 2 Brit Awards, declared the birth of her new girl herself via Twitter writing; “We are ecstatic to welcome our new beautiful healthy happy baby girl, Willow Sage Hart. She’s gorgeous, just like her daddy.”</p>
<p>Pink initially confirmed getting pregnant in November 2010 but due to superstition, the married couple tried to keep it as private as possible until her obvious huge baby bump showed. She had hinted that she was ready to pop with a tweet on the social networks site with regards to the astrological sky recommended it was a fun time for new beginnings.</p>
<p>But now the happy new dad and mom will be in for a rough ride of little <a href="http://www.duvetandpillowwarehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Duvets</a> sleep and plenty of early morning wake-up calls and bottle feeds. As with every new-borns, the celebrities will be waking up through the night at all hours to tend to a child and change nappies which means when they do hit the <a href="http://www.duvetandpillowwarehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pillows</a>, those moments should be valued as they won’t last long.</p>
<p>Born in Philadelphia, the female rocker will now be swapping daredevil aerial stunts for wrapping up a baby in a blanket.</p>
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		<title>Online Garments Merchant ASOS Loses Shares After Providing Free Postage To Clients</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/06/online-garments-merchant-asos-loses-shares-after-providing-free-postage-to-clients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASOS, the widely used online merchant for women’s trend and men’s apparel, has seen a drop in its shares after providing free shipping to clients. The web store has recorded an industry appreciate fall of more than 8% and a hit to its gross margins due to freebie deal of cost-free discounts and shipping, along ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ASOS, the widely used online merchant for women’s trend and men’s apparel, has seen a drop in its shares after providing free shipping to clients.</p>
<p>The web store has recorded an industry appreciate fall of more than 8% and a hit to its gross margins due to freebie deal of cost-free discounts and shipping, along with due to opening a new warehouse in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.</p>
<p>The business, which sells 50,000 product lines and focuses on the UK, US, France and Germany, forked out £12.9 million for the expenses of the new depot and for that reason its over-all gross margin dropped by 300 basis points.</p>
<p>The common value of transactions has gone down in every land other than the UK, where it had been boosted by January’s VAT grow and the typical quantity of items bought per deal also fell; so company is conserving money and purchasing less totally free shipping charges.</p>
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<p>ASOS Chief Executive Nick Robertson said the reveal falls happened because despite the fact that more shoppers are going to the site more regularly with the free fees, there&#8217;re in fat making smaller purchases. However, in spite of loses dividends the firm is set to keep using free shipping and delivery as a race-winning strategy against competitors.</p>
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		<title>Judicial Review of PPI Claims Process</title>
		<link>http://www.renue.org.uk/2011/05/judicial-review-of-ppi-claims-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPI Claims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPI Refunds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It only stands to reason that the British Banking Association would be upset by the sheer number of PPI refunds they had been ordered to pay. Although lenders summarily deny the 85% of all claims necessitating the intervention of the Financial Ombudsman Service in the end they lose because FOS then goes on to approve ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It only stands to reason that the British Banking Association would be upset by the sheer number of <a href="http://www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk/ppi-refunds" target="_blank">PPI refunds</a> they had been ordered to pay. Although lenders summarily deny the 85% of all claims necessitating the intervention of the Financial Ombudsman Service in the end they lose because FOS then goes on to approve 90% of those. In November of last year the British Banking Association asked that the judicial system review the guidelines that are forcing lenders, most especially banks, into looking at literally millions of previously sold PPI policies.</p>
<p>Unfortunately for them, many banks are now refusing to look at any complaints coming in from consumers because they feel there is no need to do so until the judicial review is complete. By so doing they are in breach of the law and is subject to even greater penalties. It does not place them in a favorable light which isn&#8217;t good for banks or other lenders but it is good news for consumers. Obviously they know there is something to be worried about which should give the courts a truer picture of what is really happening. If your <a href="http://www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk/" target="_blank">PPI claim</a> has been denied by a bank it is time to consult with a professional PPI claims service. They are easily found online and the application process only takes moments. There is no reason to act alone as help is out there.</p>
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