An effigy of Theresa May wielding two fingers has been erected on the White Cliffs of Dover. The Conservative leader is dressed in a full Union Jack skirt with her two fingers raised looking out across the Channel. It is unclear at this time who is responsible for the statue, but it is believed to have already been taken down. Simon Hare told Kent Online: “Whether you agree or disagree with Brexit, it was crass, vulgar and insulting to any...

Today in a packed press conference, Dave Green of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) warned that with 10,000 less firefighters under Theresa May's watch as Home Secretary, "ability to respond is becoming compromised." Cities such as Greater Manchester and London had seen "huge cuts" the former firefighter explained, adding that nationwide after seven years of cuts the fire and rescue services had lost one in six firefighters. "Our members are very much feeling the strain," he warned, adding "at some point or another...

First we had ‘Brexit means Brexit’ then we had ‘Strong and stable’ (or was it ‘Stable and Strong’?), then the ‘Coalition of Chaos’, and now we have ‘The Labour Money Tree’. There seems no end to Theresa May’s PR soundbites (or indeed mud slinging), but the Money Tree one really gets me, especially when I hear it being parroted by friends and family members with little or no economic knowledge. Convincing the electorate that running the country is the same...

For a band with such a strong and unmistakable catalogue of original material, Placebo have always had an impeccable way with a cover version. Starting with a take on Syd Barrett’s Dark Globe, way back in 1996, they have freely interpreted the songs of others to complement the originals. Their choice of covers – from Nick Drake to Boney M; Serge Gainsbourg to Depeche Mode – demonstrates Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal’s musical influences and heritage. Rather than keep their...

A kind-hearted barber who walks the streets to give homeless people free haircuts in his spare time has been commended for his selfless actions. Kalon Forrest, 20, has been a professional barber for over four years and works six days a week. However, in his own time, Kalon takes to Princes Street, Edinburgh, to cut the hair of the homeless to make them feel better about themselves. Kalon, from Gullane, East Lothian, did the work without recognition for years before...

Whatever sort of business you run it is important that you present yourself appropriately to the public. Getting the uniform your staff wear right is a crucial part of this, especially in a public facing industry like the hospitality sector. Simon Jersey explain the important elements to keep in mind when bringing together the perfect uniform for hospitality staff and what they can accomplish for your business. Present the right image Getting your uniform right starts with understanding the sort...

At its core, business continuity is all about ensuring that your business is able to keep functioning at as close to full capacity as possible in the event of a major disaster. In order to make sure you’re sufficiently prepared for such an occurrence, you need to have a comprehensive plan in place. FSB take you through some business continuity essentials for your business. Preparation is key Let’s say, for example, that a fire has happened at your business. It...

Brits are scrimping and saving to get by as the cost of living soars to an all time high and the global recession continues to bite. Following research by GMB finding that up to a third of the British workforce are in precarious employment a new study has revealed we are adopting a string of money-saving tasks around the house to lower our bills and monthly spend. Two thirds of people always turn the light off when leaving the room, while 54...

Trouble is brewing in the Middle East after six Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The governments of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt said in statements they will suspend air and sea travel to and from Qatar. The official Saudi Press Agency has reported that the Saudi Arabia will shut land crossings with its neighbour, potentially depriving the emirate of imports. In a move that...