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Tories plan to scrap free school meals

Tories plan to scrap free school meals

The Tories are considering plans to cut free school meals, it has been revealed. George Osborne’s November Spending Review, is considering proposals to end policies in which free hot school meals are given to all schoolchildren between four and seven, a policy which was introduced by former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in 2014. It was estimated that it would[Read More…]

Ministers discuss plans to make EVERYONE pay TV licence fee -whether they own a TV or not

Ministers discuss plans to make EVERYONE pay TV licence fee -whether they own a TV or not

The government has outlined plans to make everyone purchase a TV licence – regardless of whether or not they own a TV, it has been revealed. Under the plans, the TV licence would be reinvented as a household tax that everyone would be forced to pay. At present, you only have to pay for a TV licence if you watch[Read More…]

Brits with unpaid bills to be banned from going on holiday

Brits with unpaid bills to be banned from going on holiday

Police will be exercising tighter controls over those with unpaid bills attempting to travel overseas, it has been revealed. New legislation and tighter border controls are currently being used to identify those with outstanding TV license fees and council tax bills when they get to the airport. Its remit could also be extended to other debts. The UK Government’s E-Borders[Read More…]

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

The last month the company responsible for the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge has recently introduced a pre-pay as you go. It is a good idea in theory. However, the thousands of motorists that are unaware of this new regime could end up being fined. It is especially disconcerting for tourists travelling North as it is likely to cause confusion and[Read More…]

The secret origins of Christmas

The secret origins of Christmas

Christmas is something that means a lot of different things for different people. For many, particularly those in the West, it is just a way of chilling out with friends and family, opening presents, getting drunk and having a good time. Others see it as a time of spiritual or religious worship, whereas some see it as a pagan festival[Read More…]