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Be Aware – 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Launched 1920 1280 James Hallam

Be Aware – 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Launched

Last year saw the publication of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. The regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations; and additions and alterations to existing installations. Also known as BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations, these changes were issued on 2nd July 2018 and came into effect on 1st January…

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Cyber & Data Risks Insurance 1920 1280 James Hallam

Cyber & Data Risks Insurance

Each year when completing a review of their insurances, most businesses will look at uninsured exposures with their insurance broker. Most of these can be reasonably ignored following simple cost-benefit analysis, but cyber is more difficult in that the associated risks and their potential cost to a business are still developing. It is anticipated though…

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Credit Insurance Can Be Essential To Your Business 1920 1280 James Hallam

Credit Insurance Can Be Essential To Your Business

2019 is set for a significant increase in business failures since those following the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. Insolvencies will occur for reasons not seen before such as stress on cash flow due to stockpiling, delivery delay and failure to recognise the effect of tariff and regulatory changes. All business sectors are likely to…

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Be Aware- Selection and Control of Contractors 1920 1280 James Hallam

Be Aware- Selection and Control of Contractors

There are many examples where failure of the client-contractor relationship has caused fire or other damage to property, or a significant accident resulting in injury to others. The impact of such an incident on a business can be significant, resulting in loss of revenue, damage to reputation, uninsurable fines and in the worst cases the…

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Government Signals Intention to Secure Tourism Sector Deal 1920 1280 James Hallam

Government Signals Intention to Secure Tourism Sector Deal

The Government has signalled its intention to deliver a landmark sector deal for the UK tourism industry to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. Speaking to the Tourism Industry Council, made up of leading members of the tourism industry and government, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media…

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Welcome to the World of Dress 2 Kill 800 350 James Hallam

Welcome to the World of Dress 2 Kill

James Hallam have sponsored 3 ‘Tailor TV’ events over the last 6 months, which are run by a London tailor called Dress 2 Kill. They are an evening of drinks and a Q&A with notable guests, which is governed by Alex Payne, from Sky Sports and the Influence Room. The guests we have had so…

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James Hallam Need Your Vote to Support Local Watford Charity 1920 1280 James Hallam

James Hallam Need Your Vote to Support Local Watford Charity

Tucked away behind Furniture Village on the Century Retail Park is the Watford Workshop – one of the town’s most fascinating charities. Established for over 50 years, the charity provides work experience, skills training, and employment for disabled and disadvantaged people. Making a huge difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable and…

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The Aviva Community Fund- Vote For Us! 800 700 James Hallam

The Aviva Community Fund- Vote For Us!

James Hallam are supporting Watford workshop, in a bid to win a grant that could have a profound positive impact on the local community. About the competition: The Aviva Community Fund offers us the chance to get funding for causes important to our community. The competition will finance over 500 projects across four different fund…

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The Biggest Competitor You Didn’t Know You Had 1920 1280 James Hallam

The Biggest Competitor You Didn’t Know You Had

PwC’s 2018 Global Economic Fraud Survey reveals that 49% of organisations admit to having been targeted or hit by fraud. What they don’t say is that some of the remaining 51% might also have fallen victim to fraud but just don’t realise it. Corporate fraud is a growing problem in the UK, but for small…

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