Police anger over pay freeze could see officers enforce a ‘go-slow’ on 999 calls

Police anger over pay freeze could see officers enforce a ‘go-slow’ on 999 calls or ditch their guns on VIP duty, their federation warns Police Federation of England and Wales said it had no confidence in Priti Patel  Officers are incensed over other pay increases for other public servants like NHS They are now considering … Read more

Government Debt Relief Order changes could help thousands more ‘freeze’ what they owe

Thousands of hard-up Britons could benefit from biggest changes to Debt Relief Orders in years… but they still face a £90 upfront fee DROs are aimed at those who struggle to pay any interest-bearing debts   They last for a year and protect borrowers from any enforcement action  However, the eligibility requirements have not been changed … Read more

Labour flip-flops over Rishi Sunak’s income tax freeze

Labour flip-flops over Rishi Sunak’s income tax freeze milking billions from middle-earners as Lisa Nandy says the party’s MPs will vote AGAINST the plan Labour has suggested it supports Rishi Sunak’s freeze on income tax thresholds But Lisa Nandy said that the party’s MPs will vote against the Chancellor’s plan Keir Starmer has been coming … Read more

Britain braces for sub-zero temperatures as Norwegian deep freeze sends temperatures plunging

So much for spring! Britain braces for four days of sub-zero temperatures as Norwegian deep freeze sends temperatures plunging to as low as -10C in Scotland tonight A 500-mile wide ‘Scandinavian surge’ will see temperatures colder than Iceland across Britain this weekend Most areas in the UK will stay dry with cold air arriving from … Read more

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak’s VAT and business rates freeze hailed by small companies

Rishi Sunak unveiled a raft of measures aimed at helping small businesses today. The Chancellor targeted high street firms with a business rate holiday extension until June, followed by a two-thirds reduced rate for the rest of the financial year. He also confirmed a freeze of VAT at 5 per cent for hospitality firms until … Read more

Big savers face freeze on pension, inheritance and capital gains tax breaks

The Government has announced a tax raid on wealthy savers to help pay the huge bill it is running up to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. The pension lifetime allowance, the capital gains annual allowance and inheritance tax thresholds will be frozen until 2026, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak said in today’s Budget. The lifetime allowance, the … Read more

Fuel duty freeze extends to a decade but pump prices are on the rise

Rishi Sunak has confirmed that fuel duty will be frozen for a tenth consecutive year. The decision in today’s Budget means the tax paid on petrol and diesel will remain at 57.95p-a-litre, as has been the case since 2011.  As a result, the tax currently accounts for around 47 per cent of what drivers pay … Read more

Temperatures will plunge to -10C this weekend with Big Freeze forecast

Winter roars back! Temperatures will plunge to -10C this weekend with Big Freeze forecast after days of sunny spring-like weather Forecasters warned that plunging temperatures could soon be sweeping across the UK by the weekend Glens in Scotland could see mercury levels drop to -10C by Saturday as cold front makes way across country Tonight … Read more

Travis Scott makes a donation of 50,000 meals to Houston residents affected by the Texas Freeze

Travis Scott donates 50,000 meals to Houston-area residents who have been affected by the Texas deep freeze By Sam Joseph Semon For Dailymail.com Published: 18:54 GMT, 27 February 2021 | Updated: 18:54 GMT, 27 February 2021 Travis Scott has provided 50,000 hot meals to Houston-area residents who are struggling in the aftermath of the Texas … Read more

Turtles rescued during Texas’ deep freeze are released back to the wild down SLIDES

The record cold and snow in Texas didn’t just catch the state’s human inhabitants off-guard, it threatened its endangered sea turtle population. Volunteers rescued thousands of the endangered amphibians across the Gulf region last week that were effectively paralyzed by the freezing temperatures,  preventing them from eating or keeping their heads above water. Wildlife officials … Read more