Small firms are reeling from lockdowns, but tax blow is looming

Months of lockdown, restricted trading and money spent on anti-Covid-19 measures mean that thousands of small business owners are at breaking point. But for many, next Sunday’s tax payment deadline could be the final straw.  While revenues have collapsed as a result of ten months of zero or little money coming in, costs such as … Read more

Australian fisherman spotted in a water tank with a motor reeling in a catch

Boating on a budget: Fisherman forgoes a traditional boat and builds his vessel out of an epic converted rainwater tank with a motor – as fellow adventurers praise his creativity A savvy fisherman built his own boat with a rainwater tank and a motor  Video footage of the man slowly travelling through water was shared … Read more

EastEnders fans are left reeling as Mick Carter reveals he was the victim of child abuse

EastEnders fans are left reeling as Mick Carter reveals he was the victim of child abuse after fathering daughter Frankie when he was just 12 If you have been affected by this story you can call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000  By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:30 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: … Read more

Bachelor contestants left reeling after Locky Gilbert calls intruder  ‘frickin’ amazing’

‘She’s so good looking it actually hurts my soul’: Bachelor contestants left reeling after Locky Gilbert calls intruder ‘frickin’ amazing’ and says she ‘ticks all the boxes’ By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:19 BST, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 8 September 2020 In a preview for an upcoming episode of … Read more

California reeling from more than 20 wildfires after 10,849 lightning strikes

About two dozen large wildfires are blazing across the state California forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate as Gov. Gavin Newsom orders a state of emergency. At least 23 massive fires, some triggered by lightning strikes and fueled by a historic heat wave and high winds, stretch from Napa, Sonoma, San Mateo and … Read more

Sport is reeling as Boris Johnson puts the brakes on the return of fans

English sport was dealt a hammer blow on Friday when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped plans for fans to attend pilot events this weekend. Around 5,000 racegoers were expected at the Glorious Goodwood festival on Saturday, and cricket fans were to be allowed back in for two fixtures in the Bob Willis Trophy at the … Read more

British firms in Hong Kong left reeling as tensions mount

More than a year of sustained protests in Hong Kong against the heavy hand of Beijing and socio-economic inequality have changed everything. The Chinese response – its new tough security law – has placed the West and the People’s Republic on a collision course which could set back commercial and financial relations by decades. Disquiet … Read more

BGT: David Walliams left reeling as a motorbike daredevil nearly destroys his manhood

He’s never been shy of getting involved during the auditions. And Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams suffered a close call during Saturday’s auditions, after nearly getting his manhood destroyed by daredevil motorcyclist Jack Price. The comic took to the stage during the heart-stopping performance where he was tasked with lying down on the stage, … Read more

Quiz fans are left reeling as finale hints that ‘coughing Major’ Charles Ingram is innocent

‘After all that… WERE they guilty?’ Quiz finale leaves viewers reeling as it hints that ‘coughing Major’ Charles and Diana Ingram are INNOCENT By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 22:51 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 22:56 BST, 15 April 2020 The third final episode of Quiz aired on Wednesday night, and left viewers stunned … Read more

Cineworld left reeling by Bond film delay but insists demand is robust

Cineworld left reeling by Bond film delay but insists customers have not been deterred from a trip to the movies by the virus outbreak Cineworld said it has not seen any significant impact on bookings yet  Analysts have estimated the outbreak could wipe £3.9bn off global box offices Shares in the cinema chain fell another … Read more