Buyer Beware with Utility renewal rollovers
This newspaper item gives a salutary lesson in why it is important to read through your renewal paperwork: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/article6973478.ece The article is by Patrick Hosking and is about the clever renewal correspondence that might lull you into the belief that you couldn't possibly be on the verge of being fleeced by your existing supplier.
New Minimum Wage Rates
There were changes to the National Minimum Wage Rates at the beginning of October. www.hmrc.gov.uk
Corgi is no more
A new scheme of registration for Gas Installers replaces Corgi on 01 April 2009. Not much loved by its members, Corgi has gradually become a recognised brand amongst the public. To no avail! The new scheme has a yellow and black triangle logo with the words gas safe register. You can find out more on their website www.gassaferegister.co.uk
TV show to mark Industry's Anniversary
Programmers for the BBC1 early evening topical events One Show are understood to be considering a feature on the UK launderette industry, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in May 2009.
Conciliation
NALI hon-life-vice-president Geoffrey Stuart has confirmed that he is prepared to continue acting on the Association's behalf in dealing with conciliation issues.
Shop Refurbishment photos from Tony Duckworth Click on this link
Small print reminder
Owners have been warned by NALI vice-chairman to read closely the small print in their insurance policies. A requirement in some is that lint traps are cleaned daily, and failure to do this result in a 'fire' claim (whether or not involving a lint trap) being rejected.
Guide to suppliers in 2008
The 1st-quarter 2008 issue (March) of Launderette and Cleaning World includes a comprehensive guide of distributors supplying the industry with new and used machines, financial and insurance services, and ancillary products.
EHOs OFFERED 'ASSOCIATE' MEMBERSHIP
Through their professional magazine Environmental Health News chief environmental health officers have been 'challenged; by Mr. Joe Wayne, Chairman of NALI's Health & Safety Committee, to take up 'Associate' membership of the Association.
