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Most of us have made a mistake at work. But one Reddit user shared a really, really big work mistake this week on the popular subreddit r/tifu. Standing for "Today I f***ed up," the forum is a space for people to share stories of their big and small mistakes. On Wednesday, the Redditor posted their story which has since received more than 17,000 upvotes. He explained: "I work in finance and am the only person to do my job. It's been a long week and I got an email from my Chief Executive Officer (CEO) asking for his payment to be made into his new bank details. He asked if, instead of waiting, he could have the payment today. "The business is in debt to the owners for a substantial sum, so when the request for his money came early I checked with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is out of the country, and he said go for it." He noted that it was not unusual to receive the email and that the CFO had left his PIN number and device so that the Reddit user could sign off … [Read more...] about Man losing $125k in epic work fail horrifies the internet: “Suspended”

STUFF Kaiapoi builder John Adair has debt collectors after him after failing to pay several Canterbury suppliers. On a quiet, riverside road in Christchurch, suppliers come to hunt down the elusive John Adair. But at 229 Waimea Tce, they find only a half-built house and debris. Often they will knock on neighbour Ken Horlor’s door, wanting to know where they can find the Kaiapoi, North Canterbury, builder. One was Secure Scaffold manager Nathan Applegarth. Enraged after battling to be paid $3000, he took the matter into his own hands. READ MORE: A dearth of dwangs: Four-by-twos run dry, cost of building supplies soar Land Homes saga: Christchurch's 'worst builder' won't let go Platinum Homes client waits a third Christmas for home completion He erected a large sign on his scaffolding at the site. “I don’t pay my bills” it said in fluorescent pink. Originally Adair hired the scaffolding for “a couple of weeks”, but months later and without payment … [Read more...] about The ‘ghost’ builder: Tradie buys then flies, suppliers say

Dover: Heavy traffic as Easter weekend begins Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The line of lorries waiting to get to Dover has reached such disastrous proportions that a charity used to working to provide relief to earthquake victims has been forced to intervene. RE:ACT Disaster Response has agreed a £180,000 six-month contract with Kent County Council (KCC) to ease stuck truckers’ nightmare waits to board ferries and Eurotunnel shuttles. Related articles Fury over plan to build huge Berlin Wall-style fence next to main road British car production plummets AGAIN: drops 11 percent KCC warned that lockdowns imposed due to the … [Read more...] about Angry lorry drivers trapped in post-Brexit lines beg for help as disaster charity steps in

MARTIN Lewis has begged Dominic Raab to provide more help to 'desperate' families struggling with energy bill hikes. The MoneySavingExpert founder said people are in a "desperate situation" and begged the Deputy Prime Minister to do more to help struggling families while presenting a cost of living special for Good Morning Britain earlier today. Martin said: "If you could hear the desperation of the debt counsellors and the disability charities. There are people in this country with disabilities who do not have enough money." He highlighted the struggles of ill and disabled people, who often need to use more gas and electricity for their care and urged the government to step in to help. "People are going to in a desperate situation about starving or giving their children medicine here, can you please do more, please?" Martin said. Dominic Raab said the Health Secretary and the Work and Pensions Secretary are doing everything they can to protect vulnerable people. … [Read more...] about Watch as emotional Martin Lewis begs Dominic Raab to help ‘desperate’ families struggling with energy bill hikes

By Kevin Peachey Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Support to help people deal with soaring energy bills this winter has been outlined by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The measures are a mix of broad help and specific payments to those on lower incomes. All UK households to get an energy bill discount All UK households will get a grant which will reduce energy bills by £400 from October. Previously, the chancellor had said £200 would be knocked off everyone's energy bills, but would have to be paid back in instalments over five years. Now, the discount has been doubled to £400 and he has cancelled the requirement to repay. In other words, from October, everyone's energy bill will be reduced by £400. In technical terms. it will apply directly for households in England, Scotland, and Wales. The equivalent funds should be given to … [Read more...] about Cost of living: What Rishi Sunak’s help means for you

Loose Women star Lisa Riley has now been sober for seven years, and previously admitted she used to self-medicate with alcohol. She then made the brave decision to quit booze and improve both her physical and mental health. Emmerdale 's Mandy Dingle has has hailed the decision to stop drinking alcohol as one of the best improvements in her life. The actress had previously admitted how her wild nights would end up making her house look like a “squat” following boozy parties with her pals before she made the decision to quit drinking. Apart from a noticeable glow and leaner body, Lisa has also mentioned to her fans on Instagram how she has now banished the feelings of paranoia the morning after. How Lisa Riley quit alcohol Lisa Riley decided to stop drinking for initially nine months, because her friends were doing it due to pregnancy. Although some may decide to gradually reduce their intake, she decided to do it by going completely teetotal - meaning she didn't touch … [Read more...] about How Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley quit booze 7 years ago – and tips to help reduce consumption

A grant of £400 will help struggling households cope with the energy bills crisis. Previously, a £200 loan in place for UK families was expected to be paid back. Rishi Sunak announced today this would no longer be the case, and increased its sum to £400. All households with a domestic electricity connection will be automatically eligible for the grant. Mr Sunak said: ‘The outlook for energy prices has changed. I’ve decided those repayments will be cancelled. So, for the avoidance of doubt, this support is now unambiguously a grant. ‘Furthermore, we have decided that the £200 of support for household energy bills will be doubled to £400 for everyone.’ He told the Commons: ‘We are on the side of hard working families with £6 billion of financial support.’ The grant comes in the form of a council tax rebate to households. Energy suppliers will deliver the discount to households with a domestic electricity meter over six months from October. Direct debit and … [Read more...] about Every house in UK to receive £400 grant to help with rising energy bills

A couple say their home of more than four decades has been invaded by flies , and the problem is so bad the critter fly into their mouths when they're eating. Angela Hickey, 68, and John Hickey, 79, claim the property they have lived in for 43 years has now been taken over by thousands of drain flies. And the couple , from Stanmore, Middlesex, allege that their housing association has not dealt with the problem satisfactorily. The pair were moved into a hotel after the association said they would fumigate the property and pull the kitchen out to assess the source of the problem. But, when they returned home, Angela and John claim they found minimal work had been done - and the flies were still in the property. And, nearly 18 months since they first noticed the flies, they are still trying to get rid of them. Home Group Housing Association said its team had "gone over and above to try to resolve the issue". But Angela claimed: “It’s got to the stage where we were … [Read more...] about ‘Our home has been invaded by huge swarm of disgusting flies – and no one will help’

A TARGET superfan has revealed the exact time it's best to shop in-store and the three huge benefits that come along with it. QuerySprout founder Marques Thomas opened up on his consumer help website about a major tip on how to find discount deals and have the most pleasant experience at the popular busy retail chain. The Target superfan suggests the ideal time to shop at the big-box department store chain is between the early hours of 8am and 10 am from Monday to Friday. Shopping during that two-hour time frame allows Target-goers to avoid crowds, get access to new clearance deals, and have more products to choose from as stock availability is at its prime, according to the consumer advocate. Fewer crowds The quietest time to spend time in Target is during the recommended two-hour time slot, between 8am and 10am, QuerySprout explains. Additionally, shopping after 8pm is also ideal for anyone looking to walk around a less busy store. Read More on Bargain … [Read more...] about I’m a Target Superfan – I’ve worked out the exact time of the day it’s best to shop in-store and it has 3 huge benefits

Let's begin with perhaps the most important question: will this make a difference? The short answer is yes. The stimulus the chancellor announced today is big - very big. It will affect all households and some - especially those on lower incomes, benefits and many pensioners - will get outsized one-off cash payments. For the "average" household, such as it is, the fact that the energy bill rebate has been doubled will mean bills are no longer in totally unprecedented territory; instead they are only likely to hit the highest level since the early 1980s. In short, this package will not prevent the coming year from feeling painful; however, it will certainly mean it is less painful in the short run than it would otherwise have been. And the fact that a lot of this money is dedicated to lower income households who are hardest hit by the cost of living crisis is especially important. For one of the iniquities of inflation is that it is a very regressive economic … [Read more...] about Cost of living: Chancellor’s aid will help you and make things worse at the same time