42 h. ago The bizarre loophole where businesses run SNAIL FARMS out of London office blocks to avoid paying £300k tax bill

Landlords in London's West End are claiming that commercial properties are 'snail farms' and therefore exempt from paying tax as a 'fish farm or agricultural use' property.

Economics

3 d. ago How to tell if beauty products are worth the value – and the ingredients that cheapen them

When buying new beauty products it can be tricky to know what works best, however one skincare expert has shared what to look out for to avoid paying more than you need to

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3 d. ago The snail farmer of London, his mafia friends, and a £20m vendetta against the taxman

The snail farmer of London, his mafia friends, and a £20m vendetta against the taxman  London Centric | Jim Waterson

Economics

5 d. ago What £3.25million can buy you in the North vs in London: Eggleston Hall complete with 16 farms, 13 bedrooms and walled gardens hits the market for the same price as a tiny flat in Mayfair

Walled gardens, stables and 13 bedrooms are all included at Eggleston Hall, in County Durham, for a price tag of £3.25million - which is also the same sum for a one-bedroom flat in Mayfair.

Economics

5 d. ago Important UK TV licence advice confirms if you can 'skip' or 'ditch' the yearly fee

Virgin Media has just issued some useful guidance about who can skip and ditch the TV licence.

Politics

6 d. ago Federal judge temporarily blocks mass layoffs as Trump official estimates 10,000 could be affected – live

Judge Susan Illston says administration has ‘taken advantage of lapse in government functioning’; Russell Vought says his office wants to be ‘very aggressive in shuttering bureaucracy’Full report: judge temporarily blocks firings by Trump administration during shutdownThe far-right US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is further distancing herself from her fellow Republicans and accusing men in her party of being “weak”.In an interview with the Washington Post, Greene expressed her frustrations with Republicans, signaling her further deviation from the political strategies of her party, as the government shutdown beginning 1 October was slated to enter its third week. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Federal judge says she’s ‘inclined’ to block mass layoffs as Trump official estimates 10,000 could be affected – live

Judge Susan Illston says administration has ‘taken advantage of lapse in government functioning’; Russell Vought says his office wants to be ‘very aggressive in shuttering bureaucracy’The far-right US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is further distancing herself from her fellow Republicans and accusing men in her party of being “weak”.In an interview with the Washington Post, Greene expressed her frustrations with Republicans, signaling her further deviation from the political strategies of her party, as the government shutdown beginning 1 October was slated to enter its third week. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Con artists bought £100m London office block with proceeds from fake 'romance' scam

Con artists bought £100m London office block with proceeds from fake 'romance' scam  Daily Express

Economics

9 d. ago Protesters clash with police in Ecuador amid nationwide strike over fuel prices

Crowds were protesting a spike in fuel prices in Ecuador’s capital of Quito, burning tires, blocking roads and facing off against police officers who reacted with volleys of tear gas

Events

1 week ago The dream of turning empty office blocks into apartments appears over. What went wrong?

Strict planning rules and soaring refit costs are deterring landlords and developers, amid calls for government intervention to alleviate housing crunchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo years ago, state and local governments pushed to fast-track conversions of near-empty offices into much-needed apartments to alleviate a housing crunch.The promised panacea never eventuated. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Is This Thing On? review – Bradley Cooper’s comedy of comedians is a charmer

New York film festival: The actor’s third film as director is a gentle romcom of divorce and standup comedy with standout turns from Will Arnett and Laura DernHere’s a joke: a man walks into a bar and, to avoid paying a $15 cover, signs up for an open mic night. He’s in the midst of a divorce and a little high, a walking, middle-aged black rain cloud. He’s never done stand-up before. The punchline? He’s actually kinda good at it – rough around the edges, unpracticed, a little stiff but, under the glare of the spotlight, able to spin some of his pain into self-deprecating jokes and unforced laughs.It helps immensely that this man is played by Will Arnett, the gravelly voiced comedian and former BoJack Horseman who excels at masculine sad-sacks with self-flagellating charm. Like Arnett the celebrity podcast host, Arnett’s Alex is self-deprecating, subtle, effortlessly if dryly funny – in other words, easy to root for, even in the very midlife crisis pursuit of stand-up comedy. That’s ...

Culture

1 week ago Legendary nightclub turned into striking £49m office block where you can work from roof terrace

The new Swansea office block with six-storeys used to be the Oceana nightclub

Economics

1 week ago Pastor hit by ICE pepper bullets in Chicago rebukes Trump administration’s description of protest: ‘Categorically false’

Rev. David Black disputes Homeland Security officials blaming ‘agitators’ and ‘rioters’ for blocking ICE facility

Events

1 week ago The 'spooky' farm just an hour from London perfect for pumpkin picking

The 'spooky' farm just an hour from London perfect for pumpkin picking  Ham & High

Politics

1 week ago Dundee incident: Five workers fall unwell after 'potential hazardous materials incident' at flats

Police officers, firefighters and ambulance staff attended the flat block.

Politics

1 week ago London skyline set to be transformed after 'jewel like' skyscraper approved for construction in Square Mile

The vacant office block at 130 Fenchurch Street, known as Fountain House, will be demolished to make way for two new high-rise towers at a cost of £300 million

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1 week ago Fears aired over introducing green bin charges across every Greater Manchester borough

The fees brought in by some councils mean households could recycle less garden waste to avoid paying

Politics

2 w. ago Children's doctor convicted of child maintenance fraud loses bid to return to work

Collen Nkomo repeatedly lied to the Child Support Agency about his income to avoid paying £40,800 in maintenance

Society

2 w. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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