A 91-year-old former sub-postmistress from County Durham, the oldest victim of the Post Office IT scandal, has been offered less than a third of what she’d claimed in compensation. Betty Brown and her husband spent more than £50,000 of their savings to cover the unexpected losses which started as soon as the Horizon computer system…
Getty Images It’s a controversial topic that divides opinion: should people with bigger cars pay more for parking? Cardiff has become the latest council to ponder the question. As part of a public consultation, it’s asking for views on whether residents with larger vehicles should pay more for permits. “We’re consulting on the principle of…
Washington — President Biden announced late Sunday that he signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, in a major reversal in the final weeks of his presidency. Mr. Biden repeatedly pledged not to pardon his son, who was convicted in June of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 when he…
Do you want to know a quick, easy, and free way to release your stress? Research has found smiling to be beneficial on many levels. It reduces your stress levels, lowers your blood pressure, and boosts your immune system, among other things. Here are 5 benefits of smiling: 1. Mood booster When you’re feeling down,…
The boss of car making giant Stellantis – which owns brands including Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot – has stepped down with immediate effect. Carlos Tavares’ abrupt exit comes two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning. Last week, the firm also announced plans to close its Vauxhall van making factory in Luton, putting…
The final seats in the Irish general election are expected to be filled later on Monday. Only a small number of seats separate the three major parties with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael best placed to form a coalition government. However, Sinn Féin insists it will still be involved in the coalition talks. Eighty-eight seats…
His Llanelli accent – delivered in soft, hushed tones – and dry wit made him instantly recognisable among viewers. And while many will remember Griffiths for his on-air quips and, earlier, his cautious style of play, he also achieved notable success as a coach after retiring in 1997. He tutored several leading players, including world…
By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 00:05 GMT, 2 December 2024 Mid-market firms could add an extra £35bn to the economy by 2030 with the right support, according to NatWest. Paul Thwaite, the bank’s chief executive, has today led calls for a ‘step change’ to help these companies, which already add £420billion in value to the economy…
Labour’s budget raid on family firms will put more than 125,000 jobs at risk and cost the economy £10 billion. A damning new report lays bare how the government’s Inheritance Tax changes will clobber family-owned businesses as well as farms. Capping Business Property Relief (BPR) at £1million will punish smaller businesses, put thousands of jobs…
PETALING JAYA: Logistics technology platform EasyParcel is preparing for global expansion while harnessing artificial technology (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, said founder and CEO Clarence Leong. He said the company, already active in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, plans to extend its services beyond Southeast Asia over…
