People living alone in the city and county could be hit by a tax hike amid speculation over a possible Government rule change. Currently, single-person households get a 25 per cent discount on the amount of council tax they pay. Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, said the Labour Government currently …
Read More »Polling cards fall victim to funding issues
A SURPRISE by-election at Penistone Town Council has faced funding issues – with a decision made to not send out informative polling cards in hope of saving around £5,000. The election next Thursday has been called after Lisa Cork resigned from her position. In the case of a resignation a …
Read More »Martin Lewis explains how nearly a million people could get extra £4k with one simple call
Martin Lewis is calling on hundreds of thousands of pensioners to do one thing – and it is completely free. According to the money guru, nearly a million people aged over 66 could get the money by making a single phone call. Speaking on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier this …
Read More »Royal Mail could scrap service to save money | My London News
Royal Mail may bid farewell to Saturday deliveries for second class letters if plans under consideration by industry regulator Ofcom go ahead. The watchdog, which has been considering the future of the universal postal service since January, has now disclosed that its prime focus is shaking up the second class …
Read More »Cornwall planning: Search for ‘buried remains’ before 24 flats are built
Plans for new apartments in a historic part of St Austell, alterations to a popular restaurant and a new roundabout to feed a large housing development are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council. Every week more than 100 applications are validated by Cornwall Council and we have …
Read More »North Devon’s MP thanks voters, pledges action on local issues
IAN ROOME IS THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT MP FOR NORTH DEVON Before I reflect on my first weeks as North Devon’s new MP, I would like to say a big thank you for all the amazing support I received during the election campaign and for placing your trust in me. Having …
Read More »Petition to save East Park Post Office launched
Karl Turner MP and local Southcoates Ward Councillors have launched a petition to save the East Park Post Office today. The Post Office, which is a separate organisation from Royal Mail, is located within Morrisons on Holderness Road. Confirming the closure to Hull Live two days ago, the Post Office …
Read More »Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots | News
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail and is better positioned to do so than it was four years ago. The Postal Service has been undergoing rapid changes, including the opening of large hubs, but some …
Read More »Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail and is better positioned to do so than it was four years ago. The Postal Service has been undergoing rapid changes, including the opening of large hubs, but some …
Read More »Royal Family’s six-word response when anyone mentions Harry and Meghan
Gyles Brandreth has revealed the six-word phrase the Royal Family use to deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle comments. He says the family have come up with the six-word response for anyone who brings up the pair. The former Tory MP turned This Morning pannelist says when it comes …
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