Four more energy suppliers could collapse this week amid rising wholesale energy prices leaving thousands of homes facing higher bills, and according to Sky News, Ofgem could announce, after the watchdog warned last week that more companies are in danger of going bust. Many British suppliers have stopped trading in the past few weeks asContinue reading “Another Four Energy Companies May Go Out Of Business This Week”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
Thatcher’s Hometown Has Yet To Build A Statue In Her Honour
Today would have marked Margaret Thatcher’s 96th birthday, but enthusiasts can’t pay their respects at a statue in her home town of Grantham because the 10-foot plinth meant to display it remains empty. It comes more than two years after planners approved the figure, and the Lincolnshire town agreed to honour its most distinguished daughterContinue reading “Thatcher’s Hometown Has Yet To Build A Statue In Her Honour”
The Rolling Stones Cancel ‘Brown Sugar’ Over Slavery Lyrics
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have announced the Rolling Stones will quit playing hit tune Brown Sugar, amid discomfort about the 50-year-old classic’s references to slavery. The group, which is currently on the road for a 13 date US tour, haven’t played Brown Sugar, one of their most recognisable tunes, since kicking off in StContinue reading “The Rolling Stones Cancel ‘Brown Sugar’ Over Slavery Lyrics”
Make Your Christmas Gift Purchases Early!
Millions of Britons have been urged to order gifts for Christmas now to avoid disappointment because of delays at Britain’s choked ports where containers are piled high and ships are being diverted away due to a lack of HGV drivers. Experts have warned the crisis won’t be solved until well into 2022 and will leadContinue reading “Make Your Christmas Gift Purchases Early!”
Many Children With Colds Are Being Told To Stay Home, But Is This Right?
Scientists have suggested that thousands of children with the sniffles may wrongly be being told to stay at home over concerns they have COVID. Secondary school children are asked to take two lateral flow tests per week. If they test positive, they must stay at home until they receive a result from a gold standardContinue reading “Many Children With Colds Are Being Told To Stay Home, But Is This Right?”
Up Grit Creek, We Go!
Britain’s roads could be more dangerous than usual this winter because of a possible shortage of gritter drivers. Local authorities across the country are thought to be in dire need of people capable of driving the huge salt spreading lorries to keep highways clear in poor weather. Whereas before councils could use contracted staff fromContinue reading “Up Grit Creek, We Go!”
Boris and Carrie Are Staying At An Exclusive Estate While On Vacation In Marbella
Boris Johnson is taking a sunshine break thousands of miles from the problems overwhelming Britain at a £25,000 a week luxury hideaway, which is owned by one of his ministers. Spanish media reported that the Prime Minister and his growing family are staying at Tory peer Zac Goldsmith’s home in the hills above the CostaContinue reading “Boris and Carrie Are Staying At An Exclusive Estate While On Vacation In Marbella”
The Royals Close The Door On Andrew
It’s been alleged that Prince Andrew will not return to public life after Charles, Edward and Anne closed the door on him and William branded him a threat to the royal family. Scotland Yard is also reported to have spoken to the Duke of York’s sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre over allegations she was rapedContinue reading “The Royals Close The Door On Andrew”
Efforts To Axe Taxpayer-Funded Free Lateral Flow Tests
The Treasury and No 10 Downing Street are reportedly torn on when to end mass free COVID testing, with some senior ministers concerned over its continuing cost. According to a newspaper outlet, talks are being held in the Government to scale back the initiative that enables everyone to get a free lateral flow test, andContinue reading “Efforts To Axe Taxpayer-Funded Free Lateral Flow Tests”
Students At Aston University Are Told It’s Sexist To Use The Words Manmade, Master Copy, And Civilisation
A university is encouraging students to quit using the words manmade, master copy and civilisation because it believes they have sexist or racist undertones. Sociology undergraduates at Aston University in Birmingham have been told to find replacements for words that could be seen to reinforce prejudices. Offending words include immigrants, third world, tribe, civilised, andContinue reading “Students At Aston University Are Told It’s Sexist To Use The Words Manmade, Master Copy, And Civilisation”
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