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AN expert has shared the list of jobs to do in your kitchen before going on holiday - these will avoid a common disaster. As holiday season has begun, many will travel lovers will be heading off to soak up some sun and enjoy a well-deserved break. However, before you leave to hop on the plane, it is crucial to ensure the house has been properly prepared to avoid any mishaps and unpleasant surprises on your return. Here, one expert, Lizzie Beesley, kitchen specialist from Magnet , emphasised that kitchen is the one area in the house that requires pre-holiday prep the most. Speaking to The Express , she said: ''Whilst it’s important to ensure the security and state of your whole home, it’s the kitchen that calls for the most amount of pre-travel prep to ensure your mind is at rest on holiday and is ready for a blissful homecoming.” Many will be familiar with the classic and the more common security advice, for example, locking the windows and ensuring the doors and shut … [Read more...] about Nine things to do in your kitchen before going on holiday – it will avoid a common disaster

Police are investigating a string of spiking incidents through the use of needles in a popular tourist hotspot. Majorca and Ibiza police are investigating a total of six incidents after three women say they were jabbed with a needle. Another three made similar complaints but elected not to press charges. A spokesman for the Civil Guard in the Balearic Islands: "We’re investigating four cases in Ibiza and two in Majorca. "We have received three formal complaints." A source said: "There is no evidence at this stage to indicate any of the women were drugged or allegations of theft or sexual assault after the alleged needle attacks but the investigations are ongoing." Police are investigating a string of spiking incidents through the use of needles in the Balearic Islands ( Image: Getty Images) Police forces around the UK recorded at least 2,436 cases of spiking between 2017 and 2021 and 839 of them came in the last year alone. A report recently suggested … [Read more...] about Warning for Brits as police investigate holiday hotspots hit by needle spikings

By Kate McGough, education producer, and Elaine Dunkley, education correspondent Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Holiday food vouchers for children on free school meals have been cut in value by councils across England this summer, BBC News research reveals. Out of 97 responses from local authorities, 43 said they had either stopped giving out vouchers or reduced the amount they were worth. Some councils blame government rule changes for the cutbacks. The government says funding is available to help councils support families in various ways. Families with children on free school meals across the UK have been offered food vouchers during school holidays, since a successful campaign led by footballer Marcus Rashford during the pandemic. In England, about 1.9 million children have free school meals. The funding for this summer's … [Read more...] about Free school meals: Councils in England cut back on holiday food-voucher help

This listing would certainly be an interesting buy. A former bank that’s been converted into a four-bed house is now up for sale at $765,000 (around £633,671) – complete with three original vaults. The bank, based in Vermont, has been given a second lease of life, after spending years storing wealth. Located in historic Bennington, the renovated two-storey property has a spacious 3,700 sq ft ground floor with a classic mezzanine. It’s perfect for an office or commercial space – or a grand home. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and two three-quarter bathrooms. There’s also the kitchen and dining area on the top floor. The upstairs residence comes with a private entrance and features windows with views of the Green Mountains, making it very picturesque. The building dates back to 1931 and has many of its original features still in tact, such as ornate mouldings, polished brass chandeliers, ceiling medallions and the original marble teller. On top of this, three … [Read more...] about An old bank that’s been converted into a four-bed home is now up for sale – complete with three original vaults

By Malu Cursino Published 49 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown has called for an emergency budget before the UK hits a "financial timebomb" this autumn. Mr Brown said millions would be pushed "over the edge" if the government does not address the cost of living crisis. Conservative leadership rivals Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have clashed over how they will address high inflation. He wants them to agree an emergency budget with PM Boris Johnson this week, or for parliament to be recalled. Writing in the Observer , Mr Brown said: "The reality is grim and undeniable: a financial timebomb will explode for families in October as a second round of fuel price rises in six months sends shock waves through every household and pushes millions over the edge." A new report commissioned by Mr Brown, carried out by … [Read more...] about Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before ‘financial timebomb’

The General Election on Thursday was the most extraordinary in British history since modern elections began in 1918. We’ve had some exciting votes, from the closer than expected result of 2010 to the transformational victories of Clement Attlee, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair in 1945, 1979 and 1997. But I’ve known nothing like 2017 in the dozen elections I have lived through since February 1974 for sheer unpredictability, drama and emotion . Ted Heath’s February 1974 general election, extraordinary in itself, provides the best mirror through which to view the utterly historic events of the last 36 hours. In both February 1974 and this time, Conservative Prime Ministers who were ill at ease with themselves and not natural communicators called a general election that they need not have triggered only to see it backfire disastrously against them and their party, leaving the country in a desperately vulnerable position at a time of great national need. Probe a little deeper, … [Read more...] about This has been the most extraordinary General Election since 1918

This election was a gamble – as all elections are gambles. You can never take them for granted. But you can run a good campaign. Unfortunately this was a most appalling Conservative campaign – thoroughly inept. There were two principal problems: personality and policy. It was far too personal a campaign , and Theresa May couldn’t carry that off. Worse, there were too many things in the manifesto that hadn’t been thought through, with social care being the most obvious. Not that the social care proposals were in themselves stupid, but it is dangerous to do these things before elections if you don’t have to; better to introduce the legislation later, once elected. In this the two problems combined, because colleagues could have alerted her to the danger, had she consulted them. But she did not . She has always been a loner . She was a loner in the Home Office, and from day one as Prime Minister. By contrast Margaret Thatcher, with whom Mrs May has sometimes been … [Read more...] about Margaret Thatcher understood the secret of winning elections: free market economic policy

Simon Calder comments on planned Ryanair strike action 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 “Fed up” passengers have criticised Ryanair after their flight home to Manchester was delayed more than 24 hours. Those returning from Rhodes on Friday evening were forced to spend more than a day waiting around to board a plane. Related articles Flight attendant warns passengers against using part of their seat Luggage: Six popular items 'banned' from hold and hand baggage Andrew Barlow was one of many who was due to fly back to Manchester from Rhodes on Friday night. He explained that “security and check-in was a breeze” but when they “got to the gate and outside on the tarmac then they brought us all back … [Read more...] about ‘Shambles!’ Ryanair chaos as passengers wait 26hrs before returning to Manchester Airport

Everton football club has cut ties with its Russian sponsors, including USM which is owned by oligarch Alisher Usmanov. The Merseyside club has also cut ties with Megafon, which is the second-largest mobile phone operator and the third-largest telecom operator in Russia and smartphone manufacturer Yota. Mr Usmanov, a Russian metals tycoon and former Arsenal co-owner, is among the oligarchs sanctioned by the EU and is also said to be on a list of people due to face sanctions by the US Treasury, the Washington Post reported. Ukraine 'foils assassination attempt' on Zelenskyy - follow latest Ukraine-Russia updates "Everyone at Everton remains shocked and saddened by the appalling events unfolding in Ukraine," the club said in a statement. Advertisement "This tragic situation must end as soon as possible, and any further loss of life must be avoided. "The players, coaching staff and everyone working at Everton is providing full support to our … [Read more...] about Ukraine invasion: Everton cuts ties with Russian sponsors, including firm owned by oligarch Alisher Usmanov

The family of Archie Battersbee have said they "want something good to come out of this tragedy" as they vowed to call for "change". The 12-year-old died on Saturday in the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, after weeks of legal wrangling. In a statement, released through the Christian Legal Centre, which has been supporting the family's case, the family said: "Yesterday we lost our beautiful boy, Archie. He has fought against all the odds since April, and we are so proud of him. "We are thankful for the huge amount of support we've received from so many different people. We are grateful to our legal team and others who have stood with us as we have faced these difficult challenges. "We want something good to come out of this tragedy and the horrendous experience we have been put through by the system. "No parent or family must go through this again. We have been forced to fight a relentless legal battle by the Hospital Trust while faced with an unimaginable … [Read more...] about Archie Battersbee’s family ‘backed into a corner by the system’ as they vow to fight for change