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Read More »Former solicitor who exploited Grenfell Tower scheme is jailed
A struck-off solicitor exploited the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Windrush scheme to submit fraudulent immigration applications. Flora Mendes, 45, from Luton, made up fake addresses in Grenfell Tower as part of a deceptive scheme to convince 14 immigrants she was a legitimate immigration lawyer who could help secure them residence …
Read More »I tried the UK’s third best fish and chip restaurant hidden away under a Bristol flyover
The hake brought tears to my eyes. Buttery, creamy, and crunchy, I smothered the batter in tartare sauce and doused it in malt vinegar and lemon juice. It was by far the best fish I have ever eaten. “We have to come back,” I repeatedly told my partner as we …
Read More »Coutts prepares to de-bank Britain
Coutts Bank is preparing to shift billions of pounds worth of clients’ funds out of the London stock market into foreign company shares in a huge blow to the City. The 332-year-old lender, which has King Charles as a client and, until recently, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, will transfer …
Read More »Angry Andrew vows never to play Lottery again after three-week wait for prize money
A man has vowed never to play the National Lottery again – after a three-week wait for his £1,500 prize money. Andrew Leese saw his numbers come up for the National Lottery’s Euromillions Hotpicks on March 15. But Mr Leese’s delight soon turned to frustration as he encountered the first …
Read More »Grid balancing generates income for EV charging infrastructure
The rapid development of EV charging infrastructure is expensive and time-consuming. There are some solutions to ease the burden on commercial EV fleet operators and on grid operators. The UK Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is currently exploring ways that its members such as DPD and Royal Mail can share …
Read More »The cost of nationalisation – CapX
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Centre for Policy Studies and the 10th of CapX, we’ve been republishing CPS pamphlets from our archive. This week, it’s the introduction to Daniel Mahoney’s 2018 paper ‘The Cost of Nationalisation’, where he exposed the staggering up-front costs of Jeremy Corbyn’s proposed campaign …
Read More »Revealed: Britain’s favourite royal, as Prince William is knocked from the top spot
A new poll has named the Princess of Wales the UK’s favourite royal, as William’s popularity marginally dropped. The survey found 63 per cent of Brits consider Kate, 42, ‘favourable’ – a slight increase from Prince William’s score of 62 per cent. The Princess of Wales has been the subject …
Read More »Post Office lawyer does not ‘recall seeing’ report that might have stopped wrongful conviction
Mr Beer pressed Mr Singh further on the report, saying: “All of this: ‘If I received it, if I read it’ – it’s a big fat lie, isn’t it? And you know it, Mr Singh.” Responding, Mr Singh said: “Sir, I didn’t come here to lie, I’m at an age …
Read More »National Lottery £10,000 winner left ‘without penny’ thanks to new rule
A National Lottery winner who hit the jackpot winning £10,000 win on a £3 scratchcard has been left penniless due to a new rule that delayed her winnings. Jennifer Gothard scooped the hefty prize from her Triple Cashword scratchcard game back in March, but five weeks later, she’s still waiting …
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