The Government banning lettings fees is not enough to solve the renting crisis
You don’t need me to tell you that last month’s Queen’s Speech was so light on content it’s almost as if the Conservatives are admitting they don’t expect this parliament to last for longer than it takes Theresa May to apply for a new job (wheat farmer, maybe?). One of the few actual specific policies that the Queen was forced to read out by the Commons (what kind of monarchy is this?) was the abolition of lettings fees. Rather than...
Further Tory Brexit rebellion as cancer patients left in the lurch by “Govt MORONS”
Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth joined MP’s from all sides, as well as medical bodies and scientists rounding on the government for pulling out of the European nuclear body Euratom as part of its chaotic Brexit plans. The Royal College of Radiologists today warned that ‘thousands’ of cancer patients face delays to their treatment as leaving Euratom 'threatens supply of key cancer treatment material,’ as radioactive isotopes that decay quickly need to flow freely from Europe. The Labour frontbencher...
Drunk business leader branded a “coward” after hit & run is turned in by ex-wife
A drink-driving business leader who left a teenager for dead after smashing into his bicycle in a hit and run fled 150 miles away - but was turned in by his EX-WIFE. "Coward" Owen Finn, 64, left 16-year-old Kiernan Roberts sprawled in the road with a broken neck and serious head injuries after striking him from behind on October 7 last year. He was more than twice the legal limit for driving. Kiernan's father, who had been walking alongside him...
Taxi driver achieves University degree by working night shifts & studying in cab between rides
A taxi driver showed her drive to succeed after she achieved a university degree - by studying in her CAB. Determined Ann Roberts, 61, would work night shifts on the road before arriving at university at 9am for lectures. She even managed to hit the books while she was on the job and would study by the roadside whenever she was waiting for a fare. Now she is celebrating her hard work paying off after achieving a 2:2 honours degree...
G4S offered privatised tagging contract despite facing multi-million taxpayer fraud probe
G4S the security multinational that is still facing what may be one of the biggest criminal fraud investigations in British history has been offered a £25m contract by the Ministry of Justice. The ministry has confirmed the contract to supply tagging equipment despite the firm facing an ongoing Serious Fraud Office probe for the tagging contract they overcharged the taxpayer on when Theresa May was Home Secretary. G4S and Serco - another multinational with lucrative Home Office contracts - were...
London’s Leading Gluten Free Restaurants
Everyone will have certain desires and needs that makes them unique compared to the person next to them. We will wear different clothes, have varied likes and dislikes, have access to varied resources and money, etc. so it's important that everyone can find what they need to match their tastes. When it comes to eating, we'll never line up, as palettes and requirements are very contrary between people, so it's important that you know where to find what you like....
Schoolboy who “had cheese slipped into his lunch” tragically dies
A 13-year-old youngster suffered a fatal allergic reaction after a boy sneaked cheese into his lunch, a family friend said today. Karanbir Cheema, known as Karan, was a bright "sweet" boy who enjoyed playing football and also attended karate classes. But the youngster, who had several allergies, was being bullied at school at William Perkin C of E High School, Greenford, west London, according to friends. At lunchtime on 28 June cheese was sneaked into into Karan's lunch which the...
Nearly a month from Grenfell fire disaster the charred building stands as a bleak memorial
The charred remains of Grenfell Tower remains dominant in the landscape, a bleak memorial to some 80 residents who burnt to death when the apartment caught fire nearly a month ago, July 11 2017. The charred remains of Grenfell Tower remains dominant in the landscape. The charred remains of Grenfell Tower remains dominant in the landscape. The charred remains of Grenfell Tower remains dominant in the landscape The charred remains of Grenfell Tower remains dominant in the landscape
Retired Rolls-Royce worker spared jail for sex crime because he “worked hard”
An 82-year-old pervert who climbed into a woman's bed and told her: "It's about time I gave you a good seeing to," has been spared jail - because he was hard-working. Alan Stevenson, 82, clambered under the covers with the victim, in her 20s, and tried to grope her before she screamed and told him to get out. Retired Rolls-Royce worker Stevenson was found guilty of attempted sexual assault but was cleared of a second charge of sexual assault. Stevenson,...