Critics have called for an end to a year-long e-scooter trial in Newcastle after just seven days – after riders ditched helmets, rode on pavements and almost hit pedestrians. Some 250 electric scooters were opened up to the public for the first time last week as the Government decides whether to legalise the use of … Read more
The British Army could lose one third of its Challenger 2 main battle tanks as part of the government’s ongoing Strategic Defence Review. The tanks – which were designed to counter the threat of a Cold War Soviet Union – were threatened with being retired to save costs. However, it is understood that officials are … Read more
Boris Johnson is urged to scrap the ban on care home visits by March to give a ray of hope to the elderly who have been cut off from their loved ones during the pandemic Six charities have banded together to urge Boris Johnson to allow visits to care homes by relatives from the beginning … Read more
One in seven over-75s is yet to get a TV licence following controversial decision to scrap freebies According to BBC figures around 2.7million over-75s have purchased a licence The BBC has praised the figures, saying they represent ‘good progress’ for the scheme Last August the BBC stripped 4.2million elderly viewers of their free licences By … Read more
Ministers should SCRAP the school year and force pupils to start it again in September says leading head teacher Katharine Birbalsingh believes pupils should redo the entire year in classrooms She warned teachers were managing to cover as little as 20 per cent of content Gavin Williamson yesterday hailed remote classrooms as a ‘major achievement’ … Read more
Ministers should consider abolishing VAT on electric vehicles (EV) or increase the incentives currently available to buy them, a market report has said. The RAC’s annual report on motoring found that electric car demand is marginally higher than a year ago, with fewer than one in ten drivers polled saying their next car will be … Read more
Social media users have highlighted an urgency to gather signatures on a petition to scrap the tampon tax on period pants. Rubina Raut who founded UK-based period pants brand WUKA in 2017, has racked up almost 18,000 signatures on an online petition to recognise the reusable underwear as entitled to being taxed fairly. While sanitary … Read more
Social media users have highlighted an urgency to gather signatures on a petition to scrap the tampon tax on period pants. Rubina Raut who founded UK-based period pants brand WUKA in 2017, has racked up almost 18,000 signatures on an online petition to recognise the reusable underwear as entitled to being taxed fairly. While sanitary … Read more
Donald Trump’s tie-maker becomes latest bidder to throw its hat into ring for Arcadia’s assets By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 10 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 10 January 2021 President Trump’s tie-maker has become the latest bidder to throw its hat into the ring for Arcadia’s assets. G-III Apparel, … Read more
Have you ever noted the home storage potential of a London Underground luggage rack, or lusted over the interior design qualities of a right-facing Jubilee Line lift button? Is so you are not alone – collectors have gone wild for parts salvaged from decommissioned Tube trains, with goods ranging from seat fabric, station tiles and … Read more