What impact will GDPR have on SMEs?
The General Data Protection Regulation is set to shake the marketing industry. As its implementation date looms (25th May, 2018) some businesses are still a little confused with regards to its impact. Here, the direct marketing experts at Romax give us the low down….
Council polluted their own canal with oil that should have been biodegradable…but it wasn’t
A council polluted their own canal with gallons of deadly oil and then had to wait a week to clean it up - because the water was 'too dirty.' Eight swans were rescued from the filthy canal, because it could have killed them, but the clean-up crew had to wait a week - because the 'bio-degradable' hydraulic oil did not biodegrade. Shepway Council in Kent admitted 40 litres of fluid burst from its barge into the 28-mile Hythe Military Canal...
Forget Hammond’s optimism – There is no “light at the end of the tunnel” for families across the country
Philip Hammond's Spring Statement was characterised by dangerous complacency and offers no light at the end of the tunnel for families across the country, according to Positive Money Executive Director Fran Boait. The Chancellor attempted to deliver a more upbeat statement amidst the uncertainty that surrounds the UK economy, pointing to signals for stronger growth and falling inflation. But his sentiment hasn't been as warmly received as he might have hoped. John McDonnell accused Philip Hammond of 'complacency', saying he "hasn’t he...
The world’s second oldest football club may finally get a new stadium
The world's second oldest football team may finally be getting a new home if councillors approve plans for their stadium. Cray Wanderers are hoping to build a new stadium, clubhouse, community pitches and 42 affordable homes. The club, which is the oldest in the capital, was founded in 1860 and previously had the scheme was rejected by Sadiq Khan in 2016 due to "inappropriate use of greenbelt land". If approved the stadium would house 1,300 fans and give the local...
Rex Tillerson sacked by Trump just hours after he linked nerve agent attack to Russia
Donald Trump has sacked Rex Tillerson just hours after the Secretary of State linked the nerve agent attack in the UK to Russia. The move will fuel speculation that Trump and Putin enjoy a cosy relationship, and will scupper Theresa May's hopes of US backing in response to the attacks. CIA chief Mike Pompeo, who has in the past played down findings by the CIA that the Russians attempted to influence last year's US election, will replace Tillerson. Trump tweeted the shock sacking of...
Labour MP slams “morally wrong” civil service for favouring public school applicants
The perception that many of the elite jobs in the UK are disproportionally handed to those from a private school background were given more credence today, after a Labour MP slammed the civil service for its recruitment policy, reports The Guardian. Senior civil servants along with lawyers, judges, doctors and journalists among other professions have traditionally been seen as careers that are unfairly given to those from a privileged educational background. Dan Jarvis, who was encouraged to run for the...
What else could West Ham supporters have done?
“Ugly,” “disgraceful,” “vile,” “a day of shame,” “scenes nobody wants to see.” The media bandwagon clicked into its predictable gear following West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Swansea on Saturday. It is a game which will not live long in the memory for the football, but rather the actions of a handful of West Ham supporters in storming onto the pitch during the game, fighting amongst each other in the stands and vociferously protesting the club’s owners. Whilst the events were undoubtedly...
University student hoping her 13,000 word dissertation has the X Factor – after writing it on One Direction
A final year university student is hoping she's got the X-Factor to land a first class honours degree - after writing her dissertation about ONE DIRECTION. Pollyanna Kehoe, 20, is penning a 13,000 word Sociology essay entirely based on the "fandom" surrounding the biggest boy band on the planet The 1D megafan has whole sections dedicated to Zayn Malik leaving the group and even the Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson "bromance". Pollyanna said she decided to focus on her...
Former Plymouth Argyle player must find £500K or face another five years in jail
A former footballer involved in an epic fraud from a yacht firm has got to find £500K - or face another five years in jail. Darren Tallon, 44, was jailed two years ago for his part in a plot to defraud a luxury boat builder. Tallon, along with accomplices including Glyn Thompson and Roger Truen, made £853,998 by charging the company for work that was never completed. Now, Tallon has to repay more than half a million pounds to the...