Biden substance of impeachment charge is not in dispute as he calls for unity

President Joe Biden has reacted to the Senate acquittal of Donald Trump by calling for unity, even as he insists that the ‘substance’ of the charge of incitement to insurrection is ‘not in dispute.’ ‘While the final vote did not lead to a conviction, the substance of the charge is not in dispute,’ Biden said … Read more

Roads agency faces manslaughter charge over grandmother’s death on smart motorway

Highways England could be taken to court for corporate manslaughter following the death of a grandmother on a smart motorway. The dramatic development comes less than a month after the notorious roads were condemned by a coroner as death traps. Yesterday another coroner referred Highways England to prosecutors after it was revealed no one had … Read more

Coroner rules Highways England could face manslaughter charge over death of grandmother, 62

Highways England was today referred to the Crown Prosecution Service where it could face manslaughter charges for the death of a grandmother on a so-called ‘smart motorway’. The Government-owned company was referred to the CPS by the coroner holding an inquest into the death of Nargis Begum, 62.  The grandmother-of-nine died when another vehicle smashed … Read more

Hospitals charge NHS workers £500 to use staff car park

Hospitals charge NHS workers £500 to use staff car park while they battle Covid pandemic that has killed colleagues Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust introduced charges in a bid to ‘manage demand’  One worker said staff are ‘angry’ about move as colleagues have died in Covid  Trust said that it had free parking in … Read more

Hospitals charge NHS workers £500 to use staff car park

Hospitals charge NHS workers £500 to use staff car park while they battle Covid pandemic that has killed colleagues Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust introduced charges in a bid to ‘manage demand’  One worker said staff are ‘angry’ about move as colleagues have died in Covid  Trust said that it had free parking in … Read more

Police Scotland charge man, 35, over ‘offensive’ Captain Tom tweet

Free speech campaigners today blasted Police Scotland over its decision to charge a man over an offensive tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore.  A tweet sent shortly after war hero’s death last Tuesday read: ‘The only good Brit soldier is a deed one, burn auld fella, buuuuurn.’  Joseph Kelly will appear at Lanark Sheriff Court … Read more

Can my letting agent charge me another 7 per cent commission?

PROPERTY CLINIC: Can my letting agent charge me another 7% commission to rent my buy-to-let flat to the same tenant after a year? Always check the contract with your lettings agent before you sign it The contract sets out what payments are due and when, so there is transparency By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: … Read more

Holidaymakers could face £30 charge from GP for written proof of Covid-19 vaccine before travelling 

Holidaymakers could face £30 charge from GPs for written proof of Covid-19 vaccine before travelling The Government has insisted it will not issue ‘immunity passports’ to Britons  Vaccines minister said travellers could ask their GP for proof of inoculation Doctors can charge for writing certificates, which fall outside their NHS contract By John Stevens and … Read more

Holidaymakers could face £30 charge from GP for written proof of Covid-19 vaccine before travelling 

Holidaymakers could face £30 charge from GPs for written proof of Covid-19 vaccine before travelling The Government has insisted it will not issue ‘immunity passports’ to Britons  Vaccines minister said travellers could ask their GP for proof of inoculation Doctors can charge for writing certificates, which fall outside their NHS contract By John Stevens and … Read more

Energy firms to charge households extra £24 a year to recover coronavirus debt

‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Energy suppliers can charge households extra £24 a year to recover debt caused by coronavirus, Ofgem says Suppliers will be able to charge customers more under the price cap  The allowance is used to help suppliers claim back money lost by those in debt  Ofgem’s new price cap limit is also due … Read more