Over the last few weeks we have seen energy prices falling steadily which has been good news for consumers. Not only have many of the major suppliers announced reductions in their tariffs, but petrol prices have also been cut regularly in recent months. From a high of over £1.40 a litre…
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Dartford Gareth Johnson MP met with the Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin today to see the major changes at the Dartford Crossing. As well as discussions with Mr Johnson, Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price and other partners involved at the crossing, Mr McLoughlin got to see the new layout…
Read MoreAs we reflect on Tesco’s decision not to build a store in Dartford, it is clear to me we are witnessing a huge change in people’s shopping habits. In fact something of a shopping revolution is taking place, with over half of all shoppers now using Lidl or Aldi. Tesco…
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Claimants have dropped by almost 2/3rds since April 2010 – a fall of 62.5% from 2196 people in April 2010 to 823 in the latest December 2014 figures Unemployment has dropped by 41% in the last year alone The number of claimants in Dartford is now at its lowest since…
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