Campaign: WASPI has protested about the ‘unfair’ way state pension age changes were implemented Women whose state pension age was raised to 66 have renewed calls for compensation after the Parliamentary Ombudsman accused the Government of ‘maladministration’ over delays to informing them about the changes. In a report published today, the Parliamentary Ombudsman highlighted government … Read more
More than 700,000 savers could be paying too much tax after interest rates plunged to record lows. It is yet another blow for beleaguered savers already struggling to earn an income from their nest eggs. And long delays at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) means anyone attempting to correct their tax code and claw back … Read more
Government loses bid to delay High Court challenge from hospitality sector over letting non-essential shops open before pubs and restaurants can serve food and drink indoors A judge today threw out the appeal and sided with two prolific businessmen Hugh Osmond and Sacha Lord say indoor hospitality should reopen sooner Mrs Justice Eady approved their request … Read more
Saturday Night Takeaway fans were up in arms when a contestant lost out on a cash prize due to an unfortunate time delay. Viewers demanded justice after hosts Ant and Dec told the player she had sung the lyrics of Dolly Parton’s hit 9 to 5 incorrectly during the show’s Sing-a-long live segment. However, after later … Read more
Aintree REJECTS pleas to delay Grand National by a few days until betting shops are allowed to re-open as part of Government’s roadmap out of lockdown An estimated £125m is bet on the National — Britain’s biggest betting race Betting shops are set to re-open two days after the Grand National on April 10 Betting … Read more
Chancellor accused of ‘insulting’ struggling firms as he delays overhaul of ‘busted’ business rates system By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:10 GMT, 19 February 2021 | Updated: 22:10 GMT, 19 February 2021 The Chancellor was accused of ‘insulting’ struggling firms as he delayed the overhaul of the ‘busted’ business rates system to … Read more
Many Go to Gate customers have criticised the travel booking firm for leaving them without refunds for nearly a year and not giving credit vouchers to the value of cancelled flights. With thousands of flights scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, travellers are relying on airlines and booking sites to return money promptly. However, many … Read more
UK wins Irish backing for delay to Brexit port checks as Simon Coveney says he is open to extension of grace period Foreign affairs minister is open to ‘modest’ extensions of the grace period The Northern Ireland Protocol has led to delays at port and threats to staff Michael Gove wants two years before certain … Read more
Nick Cannon’s upcoming daytime talk show will premiere this autumn. Although it was meant to start airing last fall the program was postponed when he set off a controversy by making anti-Semitic and anti-white remarks on his podcast. However the 44-year-old’s show, which is entitled Nick Cannon, will arrive on airwaves in the fall of … Read more
‘A 12-week delay IS safe’: Vaccines expert slams health bosses for fuelling concerns about Covid-19 jab… and says a long gap between injections could even offer greater protection Jab expert Professor Adam Finn accused doctors’ union of misleading public Hit out at British Medical Association for criticising Government’s vaccine plan Government extended the wait time … Read more