Don't Pay UK, the campaign calling for mass non-payment of fuel bills, has been organised by hard-Left militants determined to create civil unrest and ‘break the system’, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. So far, Don’t Pay has maintained a cloak of anonymity, stating it was ‘started by a group of us who are friends’. To date, 105,000 people have pledged via the website to stop paying their energy bills from October 1 in response to soaring prices. Yet in reality, Don’t Pay is a political project whose organisers have links to a series of direct action campaigns including Extinction Rebellion and what they describe as ‘post-Corbyn projects’. At the heart of it is Alessio Lunghi, 44, a veteran of the anarchist scene and known to police across Europe for helping organise anti-capitalist riots. Alessio Lunghi (pictured in an online Don't Pay UK meeting), 44, is at the heart of Don't Pay UK, the campaign calling for the mass non-payment of fuel bills This newspaper has … [Read more...] about Fuel bills rebellion group Don’t Pay UK is organised by middle-class Corbynista rabble determined to ‘break the system’
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I’m a flight attendant and there is an easy way to get a better seat – without paying for it
A FLIGHT attendant has revealed how to get a better seat when travelling - and you don't have to pay for it. While she said upgrades aren't likely, there is ways to get more legroom, or even free snacks. The flight attendant explained on the forum: "Flight attendant here: my company doesn’t have upgrades really. "However, trust me when I say this... kindness goes a long way. "It might seem lame but honestly, being respectful and kind to the flight attendants will make your trip a hell of a lot more enjoyable. "It’s just like any job that has a service element, if you’re polite to us and have manners we are more likely to give you an extra drink/snack if possible, even move you to a seat with more legroom if we can." Read more travel stories SAFE TRAVELS I’m a flight attendant – the 5 things I ALWAYS do before staying in a hotel IN THE BAG I'm a flight attendant and passengers always make five stupid packing mistakes … [Read more...] about I’m a flight attendant and there is an easy way to get a better seat – without paying for it
Horoscopes today: Wonderful news from a friend, a change on the cards and a successful online auction bid
Today, our resident horoscope expert Russell Grant tells one star sign a number of choices lie ahead, while another will be arranging a special surprise for someone they love. Russell has plenty more to say after analysing the stars, and below you will find exactly what the universe has in store for you today, Sunday, August 14. Aries Something is going on that you aren’t aware of, but all will shortly come to light, and when it does, you will discover developments behind the scenes will benefit you in some way. Changes at work will work out well for you when your enthusiasm and reliability are appreciated by a superior. Taurus You are hoping to prove yourself to someone. With you being so determined to make a good job of anything you take on, no one can fail to be impressed by your achievements. A friend will be sharing some wonderful news with you, and their happiness will make you feel good, too. Gemini An older relative will reveal past family traditions you find … [Read more...] about Horoscopes today: Wonderful news from a friend, a change on the cards and a successful online auction bid
EDF bills in France less than half of what UK customers have to pay
French energy giant EDF is charging UK households almost two-and-half times more than those across the Channel. EDF customers in Britain have their annual bills capped at £1,971 under a system overseen by the regulator Ofgem. But French customers on regulated tariffs face bills of around €950 (£803). And while Ofgem is expected to announce an eye-watering 80% surge in its price cap at the end of this month, French President Emmanuel Macron has told state-owned EDF it can only increase bills by 4%. The French government has forced EDF to sell electricity generated by its nuclear reactors to rival suppliers at well below market prices so it can keep low prices for consumers. And Mr Macron has unveiled plans to nationalise EDF so he can have more control over the its plans for domestic energy prices. British customers are charged more than double than the French ( Image: Getty Images/Vetta) The drastic measures contrast with the UK, where the lame duck Tory … [Read more...] about EDF bills in France less than half of what UK customers have to pay
Prise d’otage au Liban : dans un pays en ruine un épargnant réclame son argent
C'est le symbole du désespoir qui habite les Libanais. Un homme a pris en otage plusieurs heures les employés d'une banque à Beyrouth, avant de se rendre. Le quadragénaire réclamait de pouvoir récupérer son épargne de plus de 200 000 dollars. Il a répandu de l'essence, menaçant de s'immoler, et pointé son arme sur les employés de l'agence bancaire de la Federal Bank dans le quartier de Hamra. Le preneur d'otages était soutenu par des épargnants excédés "Cela fait deux ans que nous réclamons nos économies !, crie un homme à l'extérieur qui se présente comme le leader d'une association d'épargnants. Nous ne sommes pas des voyous ! non ! Nous avons besoin de nos économies, de l'argent pour lequel nous avons travaillé pendant toute notre vie, il n'y a pas de système judiciaire". L'homme a obtenu environ 30 000 dollars pour soigner son père malade à l'hôpital. Ce n'est pas le premier incident de ce genre: le Liban est ravagé par une crise économique depuis … [Read more...] about Prise d’otage au Liban : dans un pays en ruine un épargnant réclame son argent
Nemonte Nenquimo: The indigenous leader named ‘environmental hero’
Published 30 November 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing An indigenous leader from the Ecuadorean Amazon is one of the winners of the Goldman environmental prize, which recognises grassroots activism. Nemonte Nenquimo was chosen for her success in protecting 500,000 acres of rainforest from oil extraction. She and fellow members of the Waorani indigenous group took the Ecuadorean government to court over its plans to put their territory up for sale. Their 2019 legal victory set a legal precedent for indigenous rights. 'Our rainforest is not for sale' For Nemonte Nenquimo, protecting the environment was less a choice than a legacy she decided she had to carry on. "The Waorani people have always been protectors, they have defended their territory and their culture for thousands of years," she tells the BBC. The Waorani people Number around … [Read more...] about Nemonte Nenquimo: The indigenous leader named ‘environmental hero’
Ecuador riot: Anxious families await news after fighting kills 118 inmates
Published 1 October 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Desperate families have gathered at a jail in Ecuador which police are trying to bring under control after fighting left at least 118 inmates dead. The battle first broke out on Tuesday, with prisoners using explosives and firearms on each other. Families are seeking news on loved ones but with some victims decapitated or dismembered, identifying the bodies could take days. The gang-related violence is the worst in Ecuador's history. What is happening inside the Guayas prison complex, also known as the Litoral Penitentiary, is unclear. Officials said on Wednesday the jail was back under their control, but early on Thursday neighbours said they had heard explosions and gunshots. Late on Thursday, police regained control of the prison following a major operation involving 900 officers and army soldiers. … [Read more...] about Ecuador riot: Anxious families await news after fighting kills 118 inmates
Deadly Ecuador prison riot as gang seeks ‘total control’
Published 4 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing At least 20 inmates have been killed in the latest deadly riot to erupt in a jail in Ecuador. Officials said the clashes in El Turi jail had stopped after 1,000 members of the security forces were deployed, but that the inmates had yet to be disarmed. The interior minister said violence broke out as one gang tried to gain "total control" of the prison. Ecuador has seen a huge rise in prison violence in recent years. Last year, 320 inmates were killed in riots and prison gang violence. 'More than batons needed to control Ecuador's jails' 'I saw photo of my son's dead body online' Residents reported hearing screams coming from the cell blocks in the early hours of Sunday local time. Relatives of inmates said they had received phone calls from their loved ones describing how members of a gang … [Read more...] about Deadly Ecuador prison riot as gang seeks ‘total control’
Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68
Published 14 November 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing At least 68 prisoners have been killed in new fighting at an Ecuadorean prison where more than a hundred inmates died in clashes between rival gangs in September, officials say. The riot at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening. Police tactical units who entered the prison buildings found guns, explosives and blades, reports say. Officials say they have re-gained control of the jail. Nearly 300 inmates have died so far this year in the country's prisons, and September's gang-related violence was the worst in Ecuador's history. Some 119 inmates lost their lives during a riot in the Litoral Penitentiary on 28 September. 'More than batons needed to control Ecuador's jails' 'I saw photo of my son's dead body online' The latest fighting at … [Read more...] about Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68
Millions of people missing out on £2,000 lost cash – how to claim
MILLIONS of people are missing out on lost cash in old bank accounts - and it could be worth thousands of pounds. Around 20million people have money that's been left unclaimed worth a combined £50billion. That's an average amount of £2,173 each, according to figures from Gretel, which helps people track down what they are owed. And it's not just forgotten cash in bank accounts that could give you an unexpected payout. Old pensions , investments, Premium Bonds and life insurance policies could give you a cash boost if you track them down. It comes as a major unclaimed assets register is set to close at the end of the month. Read more on cash back TAX BACK How 400,000 could be owed THOUSANDS in council tax refunds CHECK THIS Simple check to find out if you're owed a tax refund NOW Experian lets you search around 80 different providers and 4.5million records, though for a fee of £25. Current … [Read more...] about Millions of people missing out on £2,000 lost cash – how to claim