‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Energy suppliers can charge households extra £24 a year to recover debt caused by coronavirus, Ofgem says Suppliers will be able to charge customers more under the price cap The allowance is used to help suppliers claim back money lost by those in debt Ofgem’s new price cap limit is also due … Read more
A new probe has revealed that TfL has been earning more from Congestion Charge fines than legitimate payments in the last year Motorists were handed fines totalling £130million by Transport for London over the course of a year for failing to pay the capital’s Congestion Charge. That is more than double the £52million in revenue … Read more
MPs have been charging the taxpayer for extra gas and electricity while working from home during lockdown. Members of Parliament claimed £9.1 million in expenses despite working largely remotely during the first 2020 lockdown, compared to £8.2million in 2019. Between the stay at home order announced on March 16 and pubs reopening on July 4, … Read more
TfL made an additional £86m from hiked Congestion Charge in 2020 and could pocket an extra £113m for the financial year if the £15-a-day charge remains, leaked email reveals A leaked email from Transport for London officials revealed increased revenues Email from deputy mayor for transport, Heidi Alexander, was seen by Autocar Sadiq Khan increased the … Read more
US experts have developed a new electric car battery that charges in just 10 minutes and lasts for 250 miles on a single charge. The EV batteries are made from lithium iron phosphate, which is known for its ‘unsurpassed safety’, and can quickly heat up and cool down – key to rapid charging and a long … Read more
Someone’s getting the sack! Snaps reveal how things go wrong when an incompetent person is left in charge – including bizarre shopping substitutions a steel baby bottle A series of amusing snaps collated by BoredPanda reveal people’s terrible ideas Images taken from across the globe include a set of swings facing each other Features shampoo reading … Read more
Prince Charles’s spin doctor QUITS after five years in charge of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s public image Julian Payne in charge of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s image for five years Since the spin doctor took over the couple’s popularity has steadily increased Ex BBC man set for new job as chairman of … Read more
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British hedge fund tycoon hit with £1.5bn fraud charge by Danish authorities By Mark Shapland For The Daily Mail Published: 22:21 GMT, 7 January 2021 | Updated: 22:21 GMT, 7 January 2021 A British hedge fund tycoon has been charged with fraud by Danish authorities relating to one of the biggest financial heists ever seen. … Read more
Future MacBooks could wirelessly charge iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches that are placed on the lid, palm rest or trackpad, patent reveals The patent would allow people to charge their iPhones on top of a MacBook They could also charge an Apple Watch, iPad or an AirPod charging case There would be multiple coils under … Read more