Household bills set to soar for millions on April 1

Millions of households will see a number of their bills increase dramatically on 1 April 2021 in the wake of the pandemic.  Council tax, the TV licence and NHS prescriptions are just some of the costs being hiked from April Fools’ Day.  A number of TV, broadband and mobile providers have also revealed they will … Read more

Harry and Meghan abandoned millions in annual funding after quitting royal life

Prince Harry and Meghan voluntarily abandoned up to £8.4million of funding and services when they stepped down from Royal life, but last night complained of being ‘literally cut off’.  The couple had been receiving a combined pot to help them fulfil their roles before they activated Megxit last year. It included an estimated £1m protection … Read more

Back to school testing begins: Pupils use Covid swabs as millions head back to classes in England

Millions of school pupils are returning to classrooms this morning after two months of home-learning as phase one of Boris Johnson’s ‘one-way road to freedom’ begins today. Many secondary schools have implemented a phased return as students from different year groups begin Covid testing as well as following a number of other conditions brought in to … Read more

Millions of pupils return to classes TODAY

Millions of school pupils are returning to classrooms this morning after two months of home-learning in the first step of Boris Johnson’s ‘one-way road to freedom’ post-lockdown. Teachers have described their ‘immense relief tied to a little apprehension’ at students heading back to school – amid chaos over non-compulsory testing schemes and fears over lax … Read more

As pupils prepare to return to school, Government eyes plan to immunise millions before autumn term

Will youngsters be given Covid jab in the summer? As pupils prepare to return to school, Government eyes plan to immunise millions of children before autumn term Millions of children aged 11 to 18 could be vaccinated in school before the autumn term, a government vaccines adviser has said  Professor Adam Finn of the Government’s … Read more

Millions of items are lost, damaged or stolen during home moves: Here’s how to keep your stuff safe

Home movers have had four million of their possessions either lost, damaged or stolen in transit over the past 12 months. Nearly a quarter of people said items did not make it to their new home in the same condition they left in, according to a new survey by Direct Line home insurance. The average … Read more

Millions of 4G smartphone owners in UK could be entitled to a £480m payout

Millions of 4G smartphone owners could be entitled to a £480m payout as claim from Which? says US tech firm bumped up prices Around 29m smartphone owners could be entitled to a payout in new claim  Which? has spoken out against Qualcomm, saying it has breached UK law  It says it has charged manufacturers like … Read more

Millions of 4G smartphone owners in UK could be entitled to a £480m payout

Millions of 4G smartphone owners could be entitled to a £480m payout as claim from Which? says US tech firm bumped up prices Around 29m smartphone owners could be entitled to a payout in new claim  Which? has spoken out against Qualcomm, saying it has breached UK law  It says it has charged manufacturers like … Read more