A British diplomat who has worked in both Russia and Ukraine says he believes Vladimir Putin has ‘lost his mind’ Paul Knott says the invasion was not a war which could be won long-term by the Russian leader, according to the Hull Daily Mail. He says while Russia is the …
Read More »Water meters could be on the way for many, Environment Agency warns
Soaring water bills could be on the way for many more families after the number of suppliers that can force households to have a meter doubled. Water companies in areas deemed to be “in serious water stress” must evaluate compulsory metering, with a further 7 added to the list in …
Read More »Postal deliveries suspended because of Storm Eunice
Postal deliveries have been suspended in parts of the UK because of Storm Eunice. A Royal Mail spokesman said: “In areas for which the Met Office has issued a red warning, we have had no choice but to suspend deliveries and close our delivery offices. “In areas covered by an …
Read More »Royal Mail ‘failed to deliver for second Christmas running’
Almost 15 million people were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, including 2.5 million who missed important documents, health appointments, or were unable to pay a fine or bills, Citizens Advice research suggests. More than half of those left waiting (54%) reported going at least a week without …
Read More »Royal Mail ‘failed to deliver for second Christmas running’
Almost 15 million people were left waiting for post over the Christmas period, including 2.5 million who missed important documents, health appointments, or were unable to pay a fine or bills, Citizens Advice research suggests. More than half of those left waiting (54%) reported going at least a week without …
Read More »Meet the off-grid couple who live in the woodland and spend £25 on bills
Mathew Plumb had always been passionate about the outdoors and sustainable living, but reached a stage in his life where he admits he did not know where to turn. “He needed it I think – the outdoors”, his girlfriend Lauren Youngs told WalesOnline in the middle of their dense 15-acre …
Read More »Royal Family: What it’s like to work at Buckingham Palace from a staff cinema to massive swimming pool
52 bedrooms; 78 bathrooms; 39 acres of landscaped gardens; a grand collection of offices… and, naturally, the most famous balcony in the world. It is Buckingham Palace, and apart from, perhaps, the White House across the Atlantic, it is the most famous home in the world. Yet- as one might …
Read More »Twitter downvote button rolled out – what happens when you press it?
Have you seen the Twitter downvote button yet? Some users of the micro-blogging site in the UK are now seeing a new virtual button on replies to tweets, inviting them to ‘downvote’ a comment. The new option has been trialled since last July and twitter has been at pains to …
Read More »Stamps go digital as barcodes open world of videos and messages
The humble stamp is to get a digital makeover as the Royal Mail adds special barcodes that will make it possible for people to watch videos, messages and other information. The move from Tuesday, February 1, follows a successful trial, with the aim of connecting a letter with the digital …
Read More »How much more will I pay when national insurance goes up?
Those earning high salaries will pay proportionally less national insurance than those on middle incomes when the rate rises in April. Research by Income Tax Calculator UK shows that people earning £100,000 will pay seven per cent of their overall salary to NI – the same as those on £20,000. …
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