The contentious new ideas being considered by BBC executives would compel British citizens to pay a license fee to access its news website or listen to its radio programs. With fewer customers paying the charge annually, the company is presently considering other methods to finance its operations. Another possibility being considered is extending the fee so viewersContinue reading “Radio And Website Licence Fees May Apply”
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Hurricane Melissa, With CROCODILES
Following Hurricane Melissa, thousands of British visitors are still stuck in Jamaica amid concerns that crocodiles could be swimming in flooded streets. As many as 8,000 British citizens are on the Caribbean island, which last night was struck by one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history that left ‘catastrophic winds’ and ‘flash flooding’Continue reading “Hurricane Melissa, With CROCODILES”
Fat Jabs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Threaten Pensions
The spread of ‘fat jabs’ such as Ozempic could lead to a rise in the state pension age because obese employees will live longer than anticipated, Government advisers have warned. With more than 1.5 million people now using weight-loss drugs in the UK, the number-crunchers say that actuarial calculations about life expectancy – and thereforeContinue reading “Fat Jabs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Threaten Pensions”
April Council Tax Hike: How Much?
Following Keir Starmer’s announcement that the cap will be 5 percent, families are preparing for further shocking increases in council taxes next year. After Downing Street confirmed the ceiling, local governments would have the authority to raise prices by almost three times the existing inflation rate. The average Band D property in England might riseContinue reading “April Council Tax Hike: How Much?”
2035: Reduce Meat Consumption, Use Heat Pumps, And Drive Electric Cars
Advisors have cautioned that to meet Keir Starmer’s new climate objective, British citizens must purchase electric vehicles and heat pumps and even reduce their meat consumption. The prime minister said at the COP29 meeting in Azerbaijan that the UK will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. He insisted it was possible toContinue reading “2035: Reduce Meat Consumption, Use Heat Pumps, And Drive Electric Cars”
Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed
As Keir Starmer confronts his first Labour revolt, ministers have hinted that the two-child benefits cap may be removed soon. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted the government must ‘do the sums’ before confirming that the policy will be ditched. The Prime Minister has been working extremely hard to quell mounting resentment among hisContinue reading “Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed”
BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN
Based on the child credit component of the previously rejected Health Government’s Tax Credit proposal, which would have abolished PAYE and integrated tax and benefits, Barbara Castle established Child Benefit in 1975. It has long been a necessary component of our lives, and everyone has the right to it—even those with higher incomes than othersContinue reading “BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN”
Second-Hand Clothes Crackdown
British citizens have been alerted to the possibility of facing a large tax charge if they fail to report their income to HMRC when selling their previously owned goods online. This New Year, HM Revenue & Customs implemented new regulations to combat tax evasion through side gigs. From January 1st, websites including Vinted, Depop, Etsy,Continue reading “Second-Hand Clothes Crackdown”
Eggs Pelted At King Charles And Queen Camilla
A man has been arrested after allegedly tossing eggs at King Charles and Camilla. The Monarch and Queen Consort were walking around York, Yorkshire when they came under fire from a lone egg man. As crowds assembled behind barricades lined across the pavement to a road closed off for the Royals to stroll down, vehementContinue reading “Eggs Pelted At King Charles And Queen Camilla”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 