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Marks Spencer under fire over online tax arrangements
Marks & Spencer has become the latest in a string of UK companies to face criticism from tax campaigners over the way it structures its online sales to Europe - with one describing the its sales operation as similar to that of the internet retail giant Amazon.The British retailer has been expanding its online operations to several countries across Europe with a ...
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West Brom 5-5 Man Utd Fergie send-off a thriller
Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a 5-5 draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller at The Hawthorns.Only once in Premier League history has more goals been scored in a game. And never have both sides found the net five times.Maybe it was destiny that after so many milestones, Ferguson's career should end ...
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Nick Clegg promises prisoner rehabilitation shake-up to cut re-offending
Sending a criminal to prison costs more than sending a child to Eton and "we need a better return on our investment" Nick Clegg will say ...
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Former Russian spy would give evidence to public inquiry into killing of Alexander Litvinenko
A key witness in the investigation into Alexander Litvinenko's killing, who helped the murdered dissident compile a report on a senior businessman with strong ties to the Kremlin, is willing to give evidence at a public ...
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United set up thriller for Fergies finale
West Brom 5 Man Utd 5 Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller at The Hawthorns.Only once in Premier League history has more goals been scored in a game. And never have both sides found the net five times.Maybe it was destiny that after so many milestones, Ferguson's ...
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Three teenage boys arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs in connection with death of 16-year-old schoolgirl Ellie Jones
Three teeange boys have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs in connection with the death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl who is thought to have taken an illegal ...
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Debenhams backs fair treatment of models
models , with the chief executive, Michael Sharp, calling on others to follow suit.The decision to offer fair treatment to the women and men it uses in its advertising comes a month after Vogue also signed the 10-point plan agreed with the models' union Equity.Sharp said: "Fair treatment of everyone who models for us has always been a priority. The code firmly cements our ambition. We ...
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The latest mens grooming fix laser hair removal for Hobbit feet
Dr Michael Prager, a dermatologist based near the infamous Harley Street, said the number of men visiting his clinic to have laser hair removal on their feet had doubled since last year.He told ...
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Jobseekers and benefits data release postponed by DWP
benefits as a result of a tougher sanctions regime introduced by the coalition in October.The DWP said there were "some significant doubts about the quality of the new regime statistics", due to have been published this week, adding it was not possible to give a date when they would be in a form fit to print.Ministers have also suspended planned publication of the figures from ...
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Workfare placements must be made public tribunal rules
The DWP has been ordered to publish the names of firms taking part in the controversial schemes. The setback follows a recent ruling that staff had been unlawfully made to work unpaid for organisations including Poundland. Photograph: Martin Argles for the ...
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It’s a monk’s life at Westminster Abbey Mission’s own Benedictine Monastery
Father Alban Riley at the Westminster Abbey in Mission, which was built in the 1950s. The Benedictine monks at the monastery follow a life of austerity, chastity and obedience. Ric ...
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Cook Satisfied as England Hit the Ground Running
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Surrey County Councils call for county to be included in Crossrail 2
News A rallying cry has been sounded for people to support Surrey's inclusion in Crossrail 2, the proposed high-frequency, high-capacity rail line connecting central London with areas to the North-east and South-west, which could have benefits across the region. Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR) are now seeking the views of people in the capital and the South-east on ...
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Ex-gang member to speak at event to promote healthy lifestyle
By Rachel Bishop An ex-gang member and the author of Prisoner on the Streets, will be offering young people advice as part of a healthy lifestyle awareness event in May half term. Robyn Travis will give a motivational talk at the Merton Comps sports tournament alongside a range of support services at the event on May 29. The tournament, organised by Catch22, Learn Through Sport ...
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Wimbledon Film and TV Studios announce fundraising plans for community support group
Wimbledon Guild chief executive Wendy Pridmore and Wimbledon Film and TV Studios MD Piers Read Wimbledon Film and TV Studios and The Wimbledon Guild have announced a joint initiative of activities and fundraising events for the community. As part of the scheme, The Wimbledon Guild, which provides a range of services to support the community, will be able to use the studio's TV ...
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Last day of trading for iconic nightclub
Owner Tony Walker outside Rudolph's Nightclub A Tottenham icon will close its doors for the last time today because of the redevelopment of the Spurs stadium. Rudolph's Club will have to close down the nightspot after almost 40 years so it can be turned into a car park for the new Tottenham Hotspur football stadium. Its last day of trading coincides with the last game of ...
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Bees come up short in play-off final
Harlee Dean pulled one back for Brentford but it was not enough Brentford's hopes of winning promotion to the Championship were dashed as they lost 2-1 to Yeovil Town in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Sunday. Brentford face another season in League One after the Somerset side took a two goal lead during the first half, and despite pulling one back early in the second ...
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Sidcup building company manager drowns on family holiday in Italy
, Bexley and north Kent reporter A SIDCUP building company manager has drowned while on holiday with his family in Italy, according to reports. Brian Kent is said to have gone for a post-lunch swim in the sea by the resort town of Sperlonga on Friday (May 17) but got into difficulty in rough waters. It is thought the Construction Commercial Services Ltd managing director was pulled ...
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England thrash NZ in first Test at Lords
Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand suffered a dramatic fourth-day collapse at Lord's on Sunday.New Zealand, chasing 239 for victory, were dismissed for just 68 with Broad taking 7-44 in a mere 11 overs.South Africa-born duo BJ Watling (13) and Neil Wagner (17), who got to 10 with a six off Broad, were the only New Zealand batsmen in the innings to reach ...
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England complete easy Lord’s victory
Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first Test. Photo by: Philip ...
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Harrow charities share in lottery grant
By Ruth Halkon Three Harrow charities have received a share of more than 7million from the National Lottery. The Asian Women's Resource Centre, which operates in Harrow and Brent, received 500,000 to help it continue carrying out its work of supporting, representing and empowering Asian women and children. Harrow Carers, the lead carers support agency in Harrow received ...
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New look for post office
Matthew Offord MP cuts the ribbon at the new look post office A Burnt Oak post office that was closed for refurbishment held an official opening ceremony on Friday. Watling Post Office in Burnt Oak Broadway, which was closed at the end of last month, has been transformed into a new-style open plan branch. The post office was opened by MP for Hendon Matthew Offord. He said: "I ...
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Broad Bowls England to Emphatic Victory
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Tax avoidance how to change corporate behaviour
It is up to consumers and voters to change the lousy behaviour of big banks, energy giants and internet multinationals. They will not change by ...
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The Parable Of The Cockroach And Nigeria By Prince Charles Dickson
By Prince Charles Dickson The Edos say "Ehemwen wÿÿ iren te gua so ihuan, ren te vbe gua ku, sokpan ukpÿ iye-ÿkhÿkhÿ ÿre ÿ ma gie iren ku iku iren vbe avan". A cockroach knows how to sing and dance, but it is the hen who prevents it from performing its art during the day. (English) When my son was a baby one of his scary moments was seeing a ...
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London bike sharing a success
London in July of 2010 became one of over 44 cities in the world to introduce an aspect of communal consumerism into its public transport system with the implementation of a bike-sharing network and just ten weeks later had recorded over 1 million trips taken, proving the initiative to be feasible and sustainable.
Bike-sharing has been around since as early as the 1960s when the first community bike-sharing scheme was introduced in the Netherlands, but it lacked formal sharing systems and was overly-reliant on the good nature of the public, leading to mass theft, which ultimately destroyed the system. Read more
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