Gas Tariffs Set to be Cut
Found it quite interesting this week how the press reported the cut in gas prices by the so-called ‘Big 6′ energy suppliers.
A mix of outrage and disbelief sums it up, with many in the press angered and pointing out the sheer cheek of the energy suppliers to finally pass on savings in the cost of gas to their customers after the winter months had passed and in the week that, for many in the UK, spring arrived.
For me, this act was hardly surprising. We’re used to the energy companies doing what they want in a bid to make profit and, frankly, until the regulators step up their act we’ll have to keep switching providers to try and locate the best deals.
Looking for flats to rent in Edinburgh
I’m currently on the hunt for suitable flats to rent in Edinburgh ahead of a move later this year.
Obviously, I need to arrange a few viewings beforehand, but I’ve already been impressed by the range of choice available in Scotland’s capital.
I’ve been based in Glasgow for the past couple of years but a recent reorganisation within the public relations company I work for has led to us opening a new sub-office down in Leith with myself responsible for hiring and managing the new team.
Since our new offices are down in the trendy Leith area, I’m looking for a flat close by so I can either cycle or walk to work. A place near the waterfront would be a bonus.
Categories: Careers in Media, Jobs Tags: Edinburgh, Flats, Relocation
Johnston Press Plan More Cuts
It brings no pleasure to report that Johnston Press, one of the UK’s major newspaper publishers, is set to cull more jobs from across its roster of papers.
Johnston Press, who publish the Scotsman and the Yorkshire Evening Post as well as hundreds of local newspapers, have been one of the hardest hit in the recession due to the downturn in local advertising.
As the recession bit, local advertisers cut coasts by going online – especially the mainstays of local newspaper advertising such as used cars dealers and estate agents.
That saw advertising revenues cut drastically, and with the company seemingly clueless as to how to maximise the power of the web they appear to be going knowhere, I mean just look at the Scotsman’s terrible website.
Categories: Careers in Media, News Tags: Cuts, Jobs, Johnston Press
