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31.03.2018
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Scroll down for: A Home and Small Business Viewpoint by Len Tondel, from 1st March 2018

By way of explanation. The term 'home business' consists of two words. 'Business' is the second one; it's there to qualify and support the word 'home' and all that goes with it - and not vice versa. Consequently, we also list below, items which are of interest and value to the home. Whether in its context as an office or as a part of your family and lifestyle but always directed at the improved prospects and enjoyment that running a business from home, in its entirety, can bring.

For a current, multi-part overview of starting and running a business from home, go here: http://www.homebusiness.org.uk/features.htm

31.03.2018: Brexit: Britain will be strongly in favour of staying in EU by 2021 as society changes, academics say. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-britain-eu-stay-2021-public-opinion-society-changes-theresa-may-transition-deal-a8278146.html 'Society changes', eh? Does this mean we will finally be getting Nuremberg-style trials for Blairite and Tory terrorist scum, their backers and their mainstream, fake news media/propaganda which have promoted the destruction of tens of millions of homes, businesses and lives all around the world?

Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43594959 Facebook's 'ugly truth' is precisely what politicians, Big Corp, unscrupulous advertisers and the fake news media have built it up to be. Just like 'terrorism'.

iFail: How Apple tried to silence tax justice activists in France. http://truepublica.org.uk/eu/ifail-how-apple-tried-to-silence-tax-justice-activists-in-france/ 'Tax justice' not being an issue in Brexit Britain of course, where there is no shortage of political Fags for America and fawning, fake news media to promote Apple's interests at the taxpayers' expense.

Motorway petrol prices 'exploitative', says Chris Grayling. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43590387 As quick off the mark as ever, these Tories. Very good at hurling infantile insults from dorm windows, though.

MyFitnessPal Hack Sees Data Stolen From 150 Million Diet App Users. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/myfitnesspal-hack_uk_5abe0157e4b0f112dc9b72ef

Why many businesses and entrepreneurs have relocated to work in Wales. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/success-in-wales/why-work-in-wales/ That could be because Wales is a far more desirable location than the stinking, polluted, terrorist and money-laundering capital of the world, London, for example.

How to Start Your Own Business for $100 or Less. https://www.thebalance.com/start-your-own-business-for-100-dollars-or-less-4061438?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12595371&utm_term=

How to Create a Great Business Name. https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-create-a-great-business-name-1200474?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12595288&utm_term=

All-black clothing uses glass to keep wearers visible at night. https://www.springwise.com/black-clothing-uses-glass-keep-wearers-visible-night/?utm_campaign=1141800_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OH0O,2V1FMX,2I9RD,1

Real estate agency turns property hunting into a game. https://www.springwise.com/real-estate-agency-turns-property-hunting-game/?utm_campaign=1141800_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OH0O,2V1FMX,2I9RD,1

Advisory service applies fitness training to managing finances. https://www.springwise.com/advisory-service-applies-fitness-training-managing-finances/?utm_campaign=1143631_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-28&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OIFJ,2V1FMX,2IEHK,1

30.03.2018: Brexit: UK hopes to roll over 40 EU trade deals, says Liam Fox. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43581729 Having been told to piss off recently in trying to secure a favourable series of trade deals with the Americans. (As not reported by the pro-Brexit fake news media.)

Borrowing more likely than saving in UK. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43583670

Good Friday is the new Black Friday as shops offer 70 per cent discounts. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/30/good-friday-new-black-friday-shops-offer-70-per-cent-discounts/

Row over deposit demands on tenants. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43571314

Air passengers sending bailiffs to airlines. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43585393

Car hire cost clean-up continues. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43583679

Traffic held up at Port of Dover as France strengthens security checks. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/29/traffic-held-up-at-port-of-dover-as-france-strengthens-security/ The French were already at the maximum efficiency their ponderous, inefficient security systems and personnel would allow. This is just the usual, holiday period disruption which regular, experienced travellers attribute to French fontionnaires every time there are greater volumes of traffic. And the weather improving. And the sun coming out. And an increase in the number of public holidays.

29.03.2018: Council tax rises by highest level in nearly 15 years to an average of £1,671. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/03/28/council-tax-rises-highest-level-nearly-15-years-average-1671/

Brexit Britain, beware: the supply of Europeans is drying up. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/27/brexit-britain-beware-europeans-migration-report-uk

Funding boost for smaller house builders. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-support-to-boost-house-building-momentum The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed that an additional £60 million of funding has been allocated to the Housing Growth Partnership to support smaller house builders. The Housing Growth Partnership, which is backed by Lloyds Banking Group and Homes England, is a social impact investor that partners with smaller builders and invests alongside them in new housing developments. Lloyds has announced that it has matched the MHCLG funding, which means that the Housing Growth Partnership will benefit from a total of £120 million in additional investment.

Facebook privacy settings revamped after scandal. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43557803

Deposit return scheme: Who would pay? http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43566126

Sky Bet failed to protect vulnerable customers, says watchdog. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43566166

Six companies that have dumped celebrities from advertising deals. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/03/28/six-companies-have-dumped-celebrities-advertising-deals/

Britain consumes more chocolate than any other country. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/chocolate-production-easter-mintel-gnpd-europe-consumption-vegan-a8276236.html

How to Run a Part-Time Home Business. https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-run-a-part-time-home-business-1794794?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12595246&utm_term=

Live cyber crime made visible through digital billboard campaign. https://www.springwise.com/live-cyber-crime-made-visible-digital-billboard-campaign/?utm_campaign=1139442_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OF76,2V1FMX,2I4YX,1

Social enterprise sells upcycled accessories from artists with disability. https://www.springwise.com/social-enterprise-sells-upcycled-accessories-artists-disability/?utm_campaign=1137882_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-23&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,ODZU,2V1FMX,2I10R,1

28.03.2018: Households could struggle with debts if interest rates hit 2%: Bank of England. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/27/households-could-struggle-with-debts-if-interest-rates-hit-2-b/ Errr. Households have been 'struggling with debt' for years and years and years.

Parents Are Dipping Into Kids' Savings To Help With Everyday Living Costs. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/parents-savings-living-costs_uk_5aba04f3e4b054d118e677d9

Moving home is 'becoming a rarity'. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43541990

Data row: Facebook's Zuckerberg will not appear before MPs. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43554135 Another reality check for Parliament's Fags for America and Friends of Israel who like to pretend they are acting in their own country's best interests. As long as the acting doesn't start getting out of hand.

The gig economy can be changed after all – thanks to unions and activists. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/27/gig-economy-unions-activists-courier-dpd-precarious-employment

EU nationals 'higher quality and more eager' workers than UK citizens, government report finds. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/european-nationals-workers-brexit-high-quality-eager-uk-citizens-report-migration-advisory-committee-a8275681.html That's been common knowledge since the Second World War; but why is the Tory regime officially publishing this fact at this point in time?

More than 1 million children’s education at risk due to poor broadband access, finds study. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/slow-broadband-internet-risk-education-children-online-homework-a8274671.html Their education wasn't at risk until so-called 'broadband' (the internet) came along, on the other hand. And a procession of dumb parents; dumb teachers; dumb educationalists; dumb governments using education for a political football; and Big Corp, of course. Especially American Big Corp, using the subject of education in the fake news media especially, to sell their crap to gullible children and even more gullible adults, all around the world. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/27/apple-announces-new-9-7-inch-ipad-aimed-at-teachers-and-students/

Brexit: UK firms 'fearful' for future migration system. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43553885

Gambling watchdog considers credit card ban. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43554055

Energy firm banned from taking on new customers. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43553695

Huawei P20 Pro smartphone 'can see in the dark'. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43373488 A must-have for Brexit Knobheads then, who believe what they read in state fake news and propaganda.

Ukad hack: Anti-doping agency holding thousands of sports stars’ drug test details hit by cyber attack. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ukad-hack-anti-doping-agency-server-fancy-bears-premier-league-athletes-a8274816.html That's an interesting way of describing someone trying to get at UKAD's concealment of hundreds of non-Russian dopers.

Flash sale: the tricks that will help you sell your house fast — and the ones that will put buyers off. https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/the-tricks-that-will-help-you-sell-your-house-fast-and-the-ones-that-will-put-buyers-off-a118791.html

'It's been mad': Dordogne town's unexpected Brexit boom. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/27/its-been-mad-dordogne-town-unexpected-brexit-boom

27.03.2018: Businesses face unanswered questions a year from Brexit – sector by sector analysis. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/26/businesses-need-answers-fast-uncertainty-clouds-the-picture-a-year-from-brexit

Credit card debt growth at 12-year high. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43540969

First and second-class stamp prices rise. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43540974

Post-Brexit roaming charges will cost business travellers to EU up to £778 per month, says new research. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-roaming-charges-costs-uk-business-return-eu-visit-phones-internet-a8270916.html That's all right. Business travellers won't be visiting Europe post-Brexit. They will be visiting the USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia, instead. Where roaming charges will cost them up to £1000s a month.

Vouchers to fund super-fast full-fibre broadband. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/67-million-boost-for-a-full-fibre-future DCMS has announced that the Nationwide Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme will be rolled out across the UK following a successful pilot. Through the £67 million scheme, small and medium-sized firms can receive vouchers worth up to £3,000 from registered broadband suppliers towards the cost of full-fibre broadband installation. Gigabit Broadband is super-fast full-fibre broadband that can deliver speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps.

Councils given £100m to repair winter-damaged roads. https://www.aol.co.uk/2018/03/26/councils-given-100m-to-repair-winter-damaged-roads/ That's almost as much as the Tory regime has just given to Saudi (and American) terrorists to keep murdering Yemeni children!

The TRUTH about the multi-million pound fishing firms monopolising UK seas. (And their Fake Brit, useful idiot, Nigel Farage.) http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/the-truth-about-the-multi-million-pound-fishing-firms-monopolising-uk-seas/

British people work an average of 469 unpaid hours a year. https://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/uk-people-unpaid-work-hours-year-british-workers-a8266676.html Which is made up of 5 million (allegedly) self-employed working a couple of thousand unpaid hours a year; plus (allegedly) 17 million Brexit Knobhead types who live off the dole and don't any work a year, whatsoever.

How to download and read all of the data Facebook has on you. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/download-read-data-facebook-has/

26.03.2018: David Davis says a deal with EU is 'incredibly probable'. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43532478 That sounds a bit technical for one of the regime's more useful idiots - to the USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

David Davis has sick bucket on hand during BBC interview. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43534344 That will be some stray, Porton Down nerve agent used in the Skripal drama recently and which took all the regime's horses and all the regime's men twelve days to clear up before declaring no further threat to public safety.

Chemicals used to make everyday items linked to brain disorders in children, study finds. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/chemicals-child-brain-disorders-cosmetics-furniture-plastics-effects-a8270781.html So we can expect the regime and its fake news propaganda to immediately urge a boycott of these products; demand they withdraw from the World Cup; subject the offending companies to hours and pages of schoolboy World War 2 insults; call daily COBRA meetings; prompt MI5 to issue a series of warnings; urge the EU and the USA to take additional hostile measures in a show of solidarity. Ban all company executives from the UK. And mull loads and loads of further measures to protect the lives of innocent British citizens.

Or is all that advertising revenue and hard, lobbying cash from the world's most evil companies just too influential to ignore? As usual.

Facebook logs texts and calls, users find as they delete accounts. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/mar/25/facebook-logs-texts-and-calls-users-find-as-they-delete-accounts-cambridge-analytica

Facebook's latest scandal is just the beginning. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-cambridge-analytica-latest-data-breach-privacy-explained-a8265601.html Another one of those supposedly 'revelatory' stories in the fake news media which has been everyday reading in the independent, non-propaganda-aligned, free press for decades!

Businessmen working in Russia and China told to avoid honeytraps. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/25/businessmen-working-russia-china-told-avoid-honeytraps/ Given MI5's track record of manufactured, fake intelligence this old-hat advice looks as if it belongs in the same place as the regime's endless Second World War-linked propaganda. In the archives. Or in David Davis' sick bucket.

More than 100 Little Ingerlandt football fans arrested in Amsterdam. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-netherlands-fan-troubles-amsterdam-arrested-gareth-southgate-a8271906.html 'Football fans' if they are English. 'Thugs', 'hooligans', 'criminals', etc, etc, if they happen to be Russian. Or, in any event, Little Ingerlandt's lying, criminal, fake news media continues to uphold the nation's #1 sport of corruption, cheating, doping and violence and enemies of small businesses and the public at large.

25.03.2018: Brexit: Almost half of the population braced for economic pain immediately after Britain leaves EU. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-economic-pain-britain-leaves-european-union-theresa-may-a8270541.html Do the 'half' of the dumb population which voted for Brexit and which still believe the country's serial-lying, offshore, fake news media, know about this?

Anger over claims Brexit campaign 'cheated' to bend referendum spending rules. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/24/anger-over-claims-brexit-campaign-cheated-to-bend-referendum-s/ This is scarcely 'news', even by the country's fake news propaganda standards. It's just a case of which pack of lies circulated by the Brexit camp will we look at again this week.

Diplomatic hostility towards Russia will 'erode away' within months, says former British ambassador. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/russia-uk-relations-diplomats-moscow-london-putin-nerve-agent-poison-a8268966.html It won't 'erode away' at all until the thieving, lying, war criminals which instigate British foreign policy are exposed, neutered and replaced by the public interest and the wishes of 95% of the business community. For that to happen, however, you need a process called 'democracy' and not the schoolboy lies and drama of half a dozen public school misfits fagging for American and Israeli terrorism.

Many people undecided over new mortgage support in form of loans. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/23/many-people-undecided-over-new-mortgage-support-in-form-of-loans/ I think that might have something to do with 'many people' not knowing anything about new mortgage support in the form of loans. The public interest ostensibly being better served these days with the latest 'dodgy dossier' of lies about the UK's chemical attacks on the public both in the UK as well as in the Middle East. http://www.voltairenet.org/article200260.html and http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/skripal-salisbury-and-bbc-propaganda/

Households face energy bills hike as prices 'within a few quid' of maximum cap. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/23/households-face-energy-bills-hike-as-prices-within-a-few-quid/

Mistakes that knock thousands off house prices. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2017/10/04/mistakes-knock-thousands-off-house-prices/

CNET Community: when should you replace your wi-fi router? https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/when-should-you-replace-your-wi-fi-router/?ftag=CAD5920658&bhid=22951757626637189212880527427435

5 of Our Favorite Ways to Make Money From Home. https://www.thebalance.com/best-ways-to-make-money-from-home-1201039?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12595137&utm_term=

8 Home Business Ideas for Creative People. https://www.thebalance.com/creative-home-business-ideas-1794534?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12595137&utm_term=

Organization provides homeless people with an address. https://www.springwise.com/organization-provides-homeless-people-address/?utm_campaign=1136004_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OCJO,2V1FMX,2HWG1,1

New STEAM toy aims to help children to create music. https://www.springwise.com/new-steam-toy-aims-help-children-create-music/?utm_campaign=1136004_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,OCJO,2V1FMX,2HWG1,1

24.03.2018: Complaints face fresh scrutiny by Financial Ombudsman. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43504046

Watchdog raids firm suspected of 200m nuisance calls. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43504351

Lords seek rethink on UK passport contract. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43512378

Impact of online shopping on roads should be 'national priority'. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/23/impact-of-online-shopping-on-roads-should-be-national-priority/

Crackdown on airline 'hidden' fees. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/24/crackdown-airline-hidden-fees/

A Facebook privacy setting to manage what data you share does not do anything. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/03/22/facebook-privacy-setting-manage-data-share-does-not-do-anything/ But it does 'do' something: it helps continue to exploit the dumb sheeple who use Facebook in the first place.

The rebel bank, printing its own notes and buying back people's debts. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/23/hoe-street-central-bank-walthamstow-london-debt

23.03.2018: Retail sales jump in February. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/22/retail-sales-jump-in-february/

Bank vote hints at interest rate rise in May. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43501684

Bank to launch disposable virtual cards to beat online fraud. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/21/bank-to-launch-disposable-virtual-cards-to-beat-online-fraud/

Post-Brexit blue passports 'set to be made abroad'. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/21/post-brexit-blue-passports-set-to-be-made-abroad/ Just like the offshore, Fake Brit, pro-Brexit camp.

Facebook warned 'enough is enough' by advertisers. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43497840 And now, we will see a procession of social media's hypocrites.

Taxman and advertising watchdog get tough on dubious tax avoidance schemes. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tax/income-tax/taxman-advertising-watchdog-get-tough-dubious-tax-avoidance/ Unless those dubious tax avoidance schemes have been engineered by HMRC themselves.

Help to Buy loan repayment options explained. https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/buying/first-time-buyers/help-to-buy-loan-repayment-options-explained-a118746.html

The 16 Best Part-Time Businesses. https://www.thebalance.com/the-best-part-time-businesses-2947947?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12525153&utm_term=

8 Best Jobs and Side Gigs for Introverts. https://www.thebalance.com/best-jobs-and-side-gigs-for-introverts-4145339?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12524954&utm_term=

Heater mines cryptocurrency while heating your home. https://www.springwise.com/heater-mines-cryptocurrency-heating-home/?utm_campaign=1129298_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-16&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O7DE,2V1FMX,2HEOK,1

These Free Marketing Tools Will Help Grow Your Home Business. https://www.thebalance.com/free-marketing-tools-for-home-business-4146540?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12525125&utm_term=

22.03.2018: Deals to provide more homes in England announced by Government. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/20/deals-to-provide-more-homes-in-england-announced-by-government/ The latest in a long line of knee-jerk lies by the Tory regime.

Barn conversion developments 'could heap more pressure on rural infrastructure'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/20/barn-conversion-developments-could-heap-more-pressure-on-rural/ 'Millions' of barn conversions putting pressure on the 'millions' of new homes the country 'allegedly' needs, are there? Sounds like a British Bullshit Corporation (BBC) story, this.

People living in bungalows 'UK's happiest homeowners'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/21/people-living-in-bungalows-uks-happiest-homeowners/

Brexit transition deal under threat from anger over fishing rights. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/21/brexit-transition-deal-under-threat-from-anger-over-fishing-righ/

French air traffic controllers start strike action. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/french-air-traffic-strikes-latest-travel-updates-a8265581.html Ah, the holiday season and a bit of sunshine are on their way as idle French fonctionnaires, as predictable as your daily crap, go on strike again.

Scale of problem debt at 'epidemic' levels, says Archbishop of Canterbury. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/20/scale-of-problem-debt-at-epidemic-levels-says-archbishop-of-c/

Payday loans and unauthorised overdrafts 'unhealthiest forms of credit'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/21/payday-loans-and-unauthorised-overdrafts-unhealthiest-forms-of/

Technology giants face European 'digital tax' blow. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43486403 It's anything but a 'blow' to the hundreds of millions of broke consumers who subsidise American technology giants.

Corbyn: I would still do business with Putin despite Skripal attack. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/20/corbyn-i-would-still-do-business-with-putin-despite-skripal-attack Bearing in mind that the UK has not yet offered any proof of Russia's involvement in the 'Skripal' attack; that any number of laboratories from any number of countries could have produced the agent; and that all accusations have so far stemmed from serial lying terrorists with far more reasons to have instigated that attack than Russia itself, then it is hardly surprising that any normal person would still 'do business' with Putin. Not everyone makes their money after all, from war crimes, murdering millions of innocent people, bombing their homes, thieving their livelihoods and then peddling lies, fake news and propaganda about what is really happening.

Britain and the US must stop fuelling the bloody Saudi war on Yemen. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/20/yemen-arms-saudi-arabia Or, the convenient, fake news propaganda story of a non-fatal nerve gas attack on a cowardly Russian traitor is distracting from the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians.

Yemen war: Senate rejects ending US support of Saudi-led campaign. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/20/yemen-war-us-saudi-senate-support Or, the trumped-up story of a non-fatal nerve gas attack on a Russian traitor is obscuring the latest move by cowardly American terrorists to reap the financial rewards from murdering hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians. Or, American business as usual.

'Catastrophe' as France's bird population collapses due to pesticides. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/21/catastrophe-as-frances-bird-population-collapses-due-to-pesticides The French have seen this coming for decades. Unfortunately, as in most 'civilised' countries, those who have dared speak out have usually been ignored at best (by successive governments, the country's fake news media/Big Corp and state propaganda), imprisoned at worst.

21.03.2018: Rent-to-own firm pays compensation to 37,000 customers. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43471750

House prices dipped by 0.3% in January, official figures show. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/20/house-prices-dipped-by-0-3-in-january-official-figures-show/

Bank highlights eight scams to watch out for in 2018. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/19/bank-highlights-eight-scams-to-watch-out-for-in-2018/ Online banking? Telephone banking? Mobile phone banking? Bank transfers? Fees? Business banking? Currency exchange? Sponsorship?

Free-to-use cash machines 'essential for majority'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/19/free-to-use-cash-machines-essential-for-majority/ That's right; it's much easier for consumers already heavily in debt to spend the money they owe elsewhere if they can throw around a bit of cash, as well.

Treasury explores impact of cash on tax evasion. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cash-and-digital-payments-in-the-new-economy HM Treasury has launched a consultation on the role of cash and digital payments in the economy. The consultation is asking for feedback about the impact of the growth of digital payments on the economy, as well the role of cash in facilitating tax evasion and money laundering. The consultation is seeking feedback about how cash contributes to the tax gap due to business owners using it to hide their taxable income. It also explores the impact of cash on unintentional tax evasion, for example due to business taxpayers keeping inaccurate records about cash transactions. The consultation closes on 5 June 2018. (EnterpriseQuest)

Presenters' stress over BBC 'tax pressure'. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43469566 The poor luvvy. Why not become genuinely self-employed and get your stress on an endless, daily basis?

Inquiry into illicit trade in the UK. https://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/mps-launch-inquiry-illicit-trade-08-03-2018/ A cross-party group of MPs have launched an inquiry into the impact of illicit trade in the UK. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Illicit Trade will explore the main causes of illicit trade, its impact on business and consumers, and whether the Government is doing enough to tackle the issue. In addition, it is seeking feedback from business and consumer groups about the impact of illicit trade on the UK economy. Following the inquiry, the group will publish a report to outline recommendations to Government to improve the UK's approach to addressing illicit trade. (EnterpriseQuest)

Heaven can't wait: Church of England offers faster way to pay. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43470396

How to delete Facebook for good. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/facebook-delete-how-to-step-by-step-remove-account-permanently-deactivate-a8264656.html As we have been recommending for YEARS. The truth becoming self-evident from the moment it was favoured by Big Corp, the fake news media, terrorists and bent politicians. (All the same thing.)

Fish and chips to curry: UK's favourite dishes at risk from climate change, research shows. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/20/fish-and-chips-to-curry-uks-favourite-dishes-at-risk-from-climate-change-research-shows Judging by the article's pic of fried fish, this particular UK favourite has already 'had its chips'. Not that today's American/Israeli propagandascheisewriters would know what traditional British dishes are.

French scoff at claim burgers are outselling classic ham baguettes. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/20/boeuf-burger-sales-in-france-overtake-classic-ham-baguette They can 'scoff' all they like - but has anyone tried to buy a decent baguette, buttered and filled with a proper piece of ham in France recently? Not that most French folk would know what that means. Especially in Paris. The burgers have it, I'm afraid.

20.03.2018: UK and EU agree terms for Brexit transition deal. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/19/uk-and-eu-agree-terms-for-brexit-transition-deal

UK growth forecast raised by British Chambers of Commerce. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43449632

Households set for reprieve from spending squeeze as inflation falls. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/19/households-set-for-reprieve-from-spending-squeeze-as-inflation-f/

Making Tax Digital pilot for self-employed announced. https://www.accountancylive.com/hmrc-launches-making-tax-digital-income-tax-pilot HMRC is inviting self-employed people and their agents to take part in a pilot to test the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) income tax reporting system. The pilot will allow participants to test the MTD system and file quarterly reports on their trading income and expenditure for income tax purposes. While it will only be mandatory for businesses operating above the VAT threshold to keep digital records for VAT purposes from April 2019, MTD is expected to be rolled out to other types of tax including income tax from April 2020. (EnterpriseQuest)

Small business views sought on VAT threshold. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vat-registration-threshold-call-for-evidence HM Treasury is consulting on how a different VAT threshold system could better incentivise small businesses. The consultation documents ask small business owners for their views on three alternatives to the current VAT threshold system, which the Office of Tax Simplification has found discourages small businesses from growing or improving productivity. Each alternative system features a 'smooth' transition rather than the 'simple cliff-edge' of the current system. Responses will be accepted until 5 June 2018. (EnterpriseQuest)

Call for stricter rules on doorstep loans. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43428131

House sellers' asking prices jumped by £4,500 on average in March - report. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/17/house-sellers-asking-prices-jumped-by-a-4-500-on-average-in-mar/

Number of homeowners carrying out home improvements rather than moving increases five-fold, study finds. http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/homeowners-home-improvements-increase-moving-out-millennials-diy-trend-brexit-stamp-duty-a8258321.html

19.03.2018: Pubs facing triple tax whammy, says Camra. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43427887 What's the point of traditional pubs for traditional Brits now that all the country's decisions are made using Google, Facebook and 15 million fake 'likes'?

New industry-led council to support retail sector. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/industry-led-retail-sector-council-launched-to-act-as-champion-for-future-growth The Department for Business has launched a new industry-led Retail Sector Council to support the growth of the sector across the UK. The council will bring together some of the UK's largest retailers, representatives from government and trade bodies to tackle the challenges facing the sector. In particular, the council will identify how retailers can adapt to changing consumer behaviour, improve productivity, deliver training to boost skills and take advantage of new opportunities, such as emerging technologies to improve customer service.

Does this mean the regime's fake gurus and media personalities haven't been able to produce the desired results? Again. Apart from a lot of self-promotion.

Trump campaign data firm accused of harvesting Facebook data. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43444791 It also happens to be the data firm implicated in the Brexit referendum. However, you won't find any mention of that fact in the regime's official, lying, fake news propaganda. Or, 'mainstream media' as it likes to call itself.

Millennials charged up to £70 while put on hold to buy railcard. http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/millennial-railcard-phone-charges-national-rail-rip-off-cheap-train-travel-a8260106.html Or, just another typical, Tory scam.

Instagram stars: From influencers to entrepreneurs. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43389924

The zen of hens: the rise and rise of chicken-keeping. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/18/zen-of-hens-rise-of-chicken-keeping

Lavender and tea tree oils could be giving boys breasts, scientists warn. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/boy-breasts-lavender-tea-tree-essential-oils-hormone-disruptor-endocrine-study-a8260326.html Still more tits being groomed for the Tory Party.

Secret Facebook page reveals violence at heart of forum for ‘football fans’. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/17/football-lads-alliance-secret-facebook-page-racism-violence-sexism Nothing's changed then. Corruption, cheating, inequality and violence continue to rule the nation's #1 sport. While fake news hacks try to divert attention with endless anti-professional cycling stories.

Russia has stockpiled nerve agent over past decade, says (Pentagon Puppet) Johnson. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/18/russia-response-to-ex-spy-poisoning-row-futile-says-boris-johnson So have the USA, Israel, Britain and France. According to informed sources and not just nodding, parcel-shelf dogs like Johnson, regurgitating American terrorist propaganda.

So can we finally do business with Russia as well as the world's terrorists?

18.03.2018: Online shoppers 'faced with confusing information about returns rights'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/16/online-shoppers-faced-with-confusing-information-about-returns/ This can only be 'news' to the fake media, more accustomed to circulating state propaganda than anything of journalistic value.

Mortgage payments most affordable in four years, analysis reveals. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/15/mortgage-payments-most-affordable-in-four-years-analysis-reveal/

Landlords carving up a home into micro-flats can net £50,000 a year. And it’s taxpayers who foot the bill. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2018/mar/17/homeless-crisis-housing-benefit-micro-flats-cost

Insurers warn of travel premium rise. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43434085

Revealed: 50 million Facebook profiles harvested for Cambridge Analytica in major data breach. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/17/cambridge-analytica-facebook-influence-us-election No surprises: it's what Arsebook, social media in general and their dumb users are for.

Salisbury is open for business, say civic leaders. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/17/salisbury-is-open-for-business-say-civic-leaders/ It always has been 'open for business'; especially chemical warfare business with Porton Down, Europe's largest laboratories of evil, just a few miles down the road. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/porton-down-scientists-under-extreme-pressure-to-confirm-nerve-gas-as-russian/

Genetics startup offers secure way to sell users genomic data. https://www.springwise.com/genetics-startup-offers-secure-way-sell-users-genomic-data/?utm_campaign=1126772_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-13&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O5F8,2V1FMX,2H8OM,1

Investment app targets ethical investing. https://www.springwise.com/investment-app-targets-ethical-investing/?utm_campaign=1127921_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-15&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O6B5,2V1FMX,2HBFX,1

New camera allows the blind to see photos. https://www.springwise.com/new-camera-allows-blind-see-photos/?utm_campaign=1122611_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-12&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O27N,2V1FMX,2GZAZ,1

Sensory booths relax users and help them to destress. https://www.springwise.com/sensory-booths-relax-users-help-destress/?utm_campaign=1122611_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-12&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O27N,2V1FMX,2GZAZ,1

Hyper absorbent aerogels made from upcycled cotton waste. https://www.springwise.com/hyper-absorbent-aerogels-made-upcycled-cotton-waste/?utm_campaign=1122611_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-12&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O27N,2V1FMX,2GZAZ,1

17.03.2018: Household debt: Significant number are ‘in too deep’ when it comes to borrowing, regulator warns. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/debt-fca-borrowing-households-money-personal-finance-consumers-a8257981.html

Bank transfer fraud victims lose £236m in 2017 – and banks paid just £60.8m back. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/personal-banking/savings/bank-transfer-fraud-victims-lose-236m-2017-banks-paid-just608m/ Which is why the criminal banks - and their fake news media puppets - are all agitating for a cashless society, of course.

Brexit poses 'material risks' to financial system, Bank of England warns. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/16/brexit-poses-material-risks-to-financial-system-bank-of-engla/

UK 'could axe customs checks after Brexit to preserve frictionless trade'. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/16/uk-could-axe-customs-checks-after-brexit-to-preserve-frictionle/ Like belonging properly to the EU, in other words.

Currys PC World apologises for extra charges on laptops. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/15/currys-pc-world-apologises-for-extra-charges-on-laptops/

The age advantage: how female 'olderpreneurs' are starting businesses in midlife. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/business/age-advantage-female-olderpreneurs-starting-businesses-midlife/

The UK's most popular visitor attractions revealed. http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-best-visitor-attractions-london-british-museum-tate-modern-edinburgh-a8258251.html

French man fined for refusing to take a day off. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-baker-fined-refuse-days-off-court-ruling-cedric-vaivre-lusigny-sur-barse-a8257731.html

16.03.2017: England faces ‘crisis’ in adult financial literacy as one in three cannot work out change from shopping trip. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/england-financial-literacy-shopping-trip-change-numeracy-mental-arithmetic-a8255951.html It's what successive governments and the financial sector have been striving for for decades. Well done!

Payment fraud: Millions lost in money transfer trick. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43413917

Social media influencers face renewed scrutiny from advertising watchdog. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/social-media-influencers-snapchat-instagram-scrutiny-advertising-standards-agency-a8255666.html Another official 'success' story. Give that consumer moron a First Prize of a new dummyphone.

Britain's fastest-moving property markets revealed. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/13/britains-fastest-moving-property-markets-revealed/

MPs warn of 'poisonous air' emergency costing £20bn a year. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43405684 Plus an estimated 20,000+ deaths a year? I'm surprised the serial-lying, war criminal Tory regime isn't trying to blame this on the Ruskies on top of its own (or Israeli) recent nerve-agent attack.

In any event, have internet connection, will travel. Even just across the Channel, the grass is definitely greener - and cleaner; and cheaper; and safer. And even the internet connections are often faster.

Much ado about an OP nerve-agent: but hundreds of British farmers were poisoned – compelled by government to use OP dips. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/much-ado-about-an-op-nerve-agent-but-hundreds-of-british-farmers-were-poisoned-compelled-by-government-to-use-op-dips/

Exposed: The Tory-Trump plan to kill food safety with Brexit. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/exposed-the-tory-trump-plan-to-kill-food-safety-with-brexit/

Eat herring and mackerel to support UK after Brexit, urges charity. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/15/eat-herring-and-mackerel-to-support-uk-after-brexit-urges-charity Not forgetting shite American chicken from the fast food chains which Brexit Knobheads will continue to favour regardless. And then blame Muslims and East Europeans when they can't get jobs.

Can we fix it? The repair cafes waging war on throwaway culture. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/15/can-we-fix-it-the-repair-cafes-waging-war-on-throwaway-culture

'Not welcome here': Amazon faces growing resistance to its second home. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/mar/15/not-welcome-here-amazon-faces-growing-resistance-to-its-second-home

Top 5 Ways Retailers Lose Customers. https://www.thebalance.com/top-ways-retailers-may-lose-customers-2890109?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12471887&utm_term=

14 Economy-Proof Business Ideas. https://www.thebalance.com/economy-proof-business-ideas-2951454?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12471887&utm_term=

Users rewarded for posting photos to online platform. https://www.springwise.com/users-rewarded-posting-photos-online-platform/?utm_campaign=1124562_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-13&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O3PU,2V1FMX,2H30I,1

15.03.2018: Tax rises of £40bn 'needed by mid-2020s' to cut deficit. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43397798 So - will this be a tax imposed just on those who voted Brexit? As it should be?

Brexit must deliver for consumers on issues like food safety, says Which? https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/13/brexit-must-deliver-for-consumers-on-issues-like-food-safety-sa/ But - a Tory-led Brexit will deliver on food issues; dirty, unhygienic muck imported from the Shithole of America.

One in five over-60s say they have been targeted by fraudsters 10 times in past year. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/fraud-bank-scams-over-60s-targeted-how-to-prevent-fraudsters-santander-a8254096.html

HMRC takes aim at eBay and Airbnb – but how much tax do you have to pay on sales? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tax/news/hmrc-takes-aim-ebay-airbnb-much-tax-do-have-pay-sales/

Javid seeks to boost English language skills and tackle school 'segregation'. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/14/javid-seeks-to-boost-english-language-skills-and-tackle-school/ He'll be banning poublic schools, that well-known breeding ground for terrorists, then? And making English compulsory for children from Brexit Knobhead families to ensure they can at least read in future?

Copper coins and £50 notes could be scrapped, Treasury documents reveal. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/copper-coins-50-notes-scrapped-royal-mint-metal-spring-statement-a8254231.html Not much difference between the two these days. Especially with the arrival of the US $ now imminent under the fagging, arse-lickin' Tory regime.

Businessmen who want Google to cut links to reports wait for ruling. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/14/businessmen-who-want-google-to-cut-links-to-reports-wait-for-rul/

Google bans crypto-currency adverts. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43398410 "Money laundering and terrorist financing is only one dimension of the threat," wrote Shithole of America puppet, Christine Lagarde. So they'll be banning the $US then?

2 billion homes needed over next 80 years, study claims. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/housing-crisis-global-population-increase-two-billion-new-homes-80-years-end-of-century-a8245906.html Or, the American-led Coalition of Evil could simply stop bombing the homes of the world's defenceless populations. Trouble is, there isn't much profit in that and America's ruling class of 'temple moneylenders' wouldn't be best pleased.

14.03.2018: Government explores ways to make sure online sellers meet tax obligations. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/13/government-explores-ways-to-make-sure-online-sellers-meet-tax-ob/

Rail company pays hundreds over 'continual' delays as others could follow suit. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/13/rail-company-pays-hundreds-continual-delays-others-could-follow/

Doing the deal: do you need a solicitor to buy a house and what do they do? https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/mortgages/do-you-need-a-solicitor-to-buy-a-house-and-what-do-they-do-a118081.html

British Pie Awards: the winners revealed. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/news/british-pie-awards-winners-revealed/

Pork pies out, quiche and raspberries in: how changing consumer tastes are reflected in official inflation measures. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/03/13/pork-pies-quiche-changing-consumer-tastes-reflected-official/

Belgian monks round on supermarket for selling their brew at £9 a bottle. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/13/beer-brewing-belgian-monks-accuse-retailer-ethical-breach-westvleteren

Five things you learn when you work at a startup. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/five-things-learn-work-startup/

6 Home Business Ideas for People Who Like Travel. https://www.thebalance.com/home-business-ideas-for-travelers-4028671?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12471839&utm_term=

Best Indoor Plants for Your Home Office. https://www.thebalance.com/best-indoor-plants-for-your-home-office-4160064?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12471839&utm_term=

13.03.2018. Consumer spending 'has weakest start to year since 2012'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/12/consumer-spending-has-weakest-start-to-year-since-2012/

Smaller firms miss out on export opportunities. https://british-business-bank.co.uk/internationalisation-small-medium-sized-enterprises-europe-many-opportunities-remain-untapped Less than 30% of smaller firms in the five largest economies in the EU (the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) are engaged in export activity, according to a joint study by five national promotional banks including the British Business Bank. The study has revealed that while exports between EU countries account for more than 60% of the EU's total trade, smaller firms still face significant barriers that prevent them from exporting. The main barriers include a lack of information about international markets, challenges identifying business partners overseas and the complicated export process. (EnterpriseQuest)

Average landlord who sold their property in 2017 'gained nearly £87,000'. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/10/average-landlord-who-sold-their-property-in-2017-gained-nearly/

EU study into support for start ups. http://startupmonitor.eu The European Commission is urging start ups across Europe to take part in the EU Startup Monitor survey to provide feedback about the challenges they faced when starting up or trying to scale up their business. The commission appointed researchers from business school ESCP Europe to carry out a study into the effectiveness of current start-up policy across the EU. The feedback from the survey will be used to inform the European Commission's future initiatives for start ups and scale-ups. (EnterpriseQuest)

To complete the survey, go to: http://startupmonitor.eu/limesurvey/index.php/628959?token=survey1&newtest=Y&lang=en

Record numbers switching electricity supplier. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43349644

Scotland to get £12.2m boost from rural broadband scheme. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/12/scotland-to-get-a-12-2m-boost-from-rural-broadband-scheme/

Second businessman begins right to be forgotten fight with Google. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/12/second-businessman-begins-right-to-be-forgotten-fight-with-googl/

Facebook flaw: fake Messenger accounts can't be reported. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/facebook-flaw-fake-messenger-accounts-cant-reported/

Smart mirror acts as users’ personal makeup assistant. https://www.springwise.com/smart-mirror-acts-users-personal-makeup-assistant/?utm_campaign=1120848_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-09&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O0UO,2V1FMX,2GUJ4,1

New insulin kit helps children with diabetes. https://www.springwise.com/new-insulin-kit-helps-children-diabetes/?utm_campaign=1120848_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-09&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,O0UO,2V1FMX,2GUJ4,1

12.03.2018: A glimpse into Brexit Britain’s future: going it alone in a trade war. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/11/brexit-britain-future-going-it-alone-trade-war-tariffs

Carillion 'shelled out' £6.4m to advisers day before it asked Government for £10m loan. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/carillion-collapse-private-consultants-philip-green-outsourcing-rachel-reeves-frank-field-a8249331.html Sounds like the stuff of a typical 'Tory' business.

Regulator to quiz water firms over shortages. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43361548

Normandy's Brexit advertising campaign banned from Tube. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/11/normandys-brexit-advertising-campaign-banned-from-tube/ Transport for London (TfL) refused to run the ad because it "did not fully comply with our advertising guidelines". TfL does not allow images or messages which "relate to matters of public controversy or sensitivity".

On the other hand, it has no problem stocking and selling hate-preaching lies, disinformation, fake news and propaganda.

'A national disgrace': fury over £100m aid deal between UK and Saudi Arabia. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/mar/09/national-disgrace-fury-over-100m-aid-deal-between-uk-and-saudi-arabia As not being reported by the Tory regime's fake news media and propaganda. Or, £100 million more than the present Tory regime ever invested in 95% its own country's business community.

'I told Virgin Media I knew it was charging others less and it cut my bill by £444 a year'. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/bills-and-utilities/broadband/told-virgin-media-knew-charging-others-less-cut-bill-444-year/

Return of the dinner service as Christie’s expert claims mix and match trend is fuelling sales frenzy. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/11/return-dinner-service-christies-expert-claims-mix-match-trend/ Well, I suppose if you can't afford a proper dinner service, calling a mismatched set a 'trend' helps save a bit of face. Like the torn and baggy-arsed jeans phenomenon.

New game aims to inoculate people against fake news. https://www.springwise.com/new-game-aims-inoculate-people-fake-news/?utm_campaign=1111394_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-02&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NTK2,2V1FMX,2G6YQ,1 Errr. A game devised by the 'official' fake news industry to dupe the public into believing its own lies and disinformation. Like calling a massively over-priced piece of plastic shite and major source of 'fake news' a 'smartphone'.

Non-toxic, paper-based batteries can be safely thrown out. https://www.springwise.com/non-toxic-paper-based-batteries-can-safely-thrown/?utm_campaign=1113185_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NUXT,2V1FMX,2GC02,1

Geo-targeted pricing service optimises e-commerce sales. https://www.springwise.com/geo-targeted-pricing-service-optimises-e-commerce-sales/?utm_campaign=1113185_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NUXT,2V1FMX,2GC02,1

Japanese airline simulates trips to foreign countries without ever taking off. https://www.springwise.com/japanese-airline-simulates-trips-foreign-countries-without-ever-taking-off/?utm_campaign=1111394_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-02&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NTK2,2V1FMX,2G6YQ,1

Project uses social questions to help passersby interact with homeless people. https://www.springwise.com/project-uses-social-questions-help-passersby-interact-homeless-people/?utm_campaign=1117515_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-07&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NYA3,2V1FMX,2GM3F,1

Robot server delivers food in restaurants. https://www.springwise.com/robot-server-delivers-food-restaurants/?utm_campaign=1117515_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-07&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NYA3,2V1FMX,2GM3F,1

New travel insurance app uses geolocation. https://www.springwise.com/new-travel-insurance-app-uses-geolocation/?utm_campaign=1117515_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-07&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NYA3,2V1FMX,2GM3F,1

11.03.2018: 'If we don’t support farmers, in 10 years we’ll be importing 100% of our food'. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/10/brendan-farrell-if-we-dont-support-farmers-in-10-years-well-be-importing-100-of-our-food That's the corrupt, Tory plan. Import 100% dirty, unhealthy, un-natural food from The Shithole of America.

British consumers losing interest in buying new cars on finance. http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/new-car-buy-consumers-finance-on-credit-diesel-registrations-drop-income-a8246106.html

British travellers overcharged £1.15bn a year to turn their cash into foreign currency. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/british-travellers-overcharged-115bn-ayear-turn-cash-foreign/ That's what reading all those adverts in the country's fake news media does for you.

'PayPal says I owe it £5,680 following account fraud – but it wasn't my fault'. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/jessica-investigates/paypal-says-owe-5680-following-account-fraud-wasnt-fault/?li_source=LI&li_medium=li-recommendation-widget

8 Inexpensive Online CRM for Small Business. https://www.thebalance.com/online-crm-small-businesses-2947867?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12392059&utm_term=

How to Leverage Business Best Practices in Your Small Business. https://www.thebalance.com/small-business-best-practice-benchmarking-2951166?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12392059&utm_term=

Automated system translates between sign language and English. https://www.springwise.com/automated-system-translates-sign-language-english/?utm_campaign=1115424_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NWO0,2V1FMX,2GGIW,1

Sustainable toy pieces are made from plants. https://www.springwise.com/sustainable-toy-pieces-made-plants/?utm_campaign=1115424_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NWO0,2V1FMX,2GGIW,1

Startup supermarket offers market research insight. https://www.springwise.com/startup-supermarket-offers-market-research-insight/?utm_campaign=1115424_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NWO0,2V1FMX,2GGIW,1

Free life coaching sessions offered with every purchase. https://www.springwise.com/free-life-coaching-sessions-offered-every-purchase/?utm_campaign=1113185_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NUXT,2V1FMX,2GC02,1

Non-toxic, paper-based batteries can be safely thrown out. https://www.springwise.com/non-toxic-paper-based-batteries-can-safely-thrown/?utm_campaign=1113185_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-05&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NUXT,2V1FMX,2GC02,1

10.03.2018: UK construction output in biggest fall since 2012. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43342505

Government announces review into women being held back in business, as Telegraph launches campaign. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/business/government-launches-review-women-held-back-business/ Or, that'll be the end of that, then.

Stamp duty cut and low mortgage rates: why now is a good time to be a first-time buyer. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/personal-banking/mortgages/stamp-duty-cut-low-mortgage-rates-now-good-time-first-time-buyer/

The Northern Business Exhibition. If you're looking to grow or start your business right now then don't miss The Northern Business Exhibition, which we are very excited to hosting at its new home, Manchester Central, on Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th of April! https://northernbusinessexpo.com/

The Business Show is returning for its 39th edition on the 16th &17th of May at ExCeL, London for the biggest and most exciting show in our 19-year history. After a phenomenal winter with over 28,000+ startups and SMEs going through our doors, we wanted to go one better. We are kickstarting 2018 by bringing you a monumental amount of new and essential content on the hottest topics in business & entrepreneurship today. All you have to do is register for a complimentary ticket here. http://www.gbbs.co.uk/index.asp

09.03.2018: Bleak Brexit impact analysis published by parliament. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/08/bleak-brexit-impact-analysis-published-by-parliament Or, as not being published by Little Ingerlandt's lying, hate-preaching, fake news Brexit propaganda.

Growth 'more important than Brexit'. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43319467

200 business leaders and MPs sign Telegraph letter urging Government to boost female entrepreneurship in Britain. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/business/200-business-leaders-mps-sign-telegraph-letter-urging-government/ Call me thick but if female entrepreneurship in the UK is in such a parlous state, how have so many signatories managed to receive honours?

Co-op repays £500,000 to suppliers as regulator launches inquiry. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43328802

Number of homes on estate agents' books falls to new low, say surveyors. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/07/number-of-homes-on-estate-agents-books-falls-to-new-low-say-su/

UK housing market weakness set to continue in 2018, according to surveyors. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-housing-market-weakness-continues-2018-prices-new-buyers-stamp-duty-a8243716.html

Tesco cancels credit cards after suspected fraud. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43332872

Why the ban on cold calling pensioners won't stop scammers. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/pensions-retirement/news/ban-cold-calling-pensioners-wont-stop-scammers/

From Mary Portas to Karren Brady - what it's really like being a businesswoman in Britain. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/business/mary-portas-karren-brady-really-like-businesswoman-britain/ I know. But the mainstream fake news doesn't. All they can do is regurgitate the same, tired, media personalities all the time. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't managed to mention Dicky Branston again this time.

08.03.2017: Two million households to get 'big freeze' payments. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43315957 £25 each, eh? That's a lot. About the same amount Little Ingerlandt clawed back in cold weather payments from its expats living up in the French Alps. Which they didn't need because it doesn't get cold in the Alps, apparently.

UK to focus on areas of agreement as Saudi crown prince arrives. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/07/uk-to-focus-on-areas-of-agreement-as-saudi-crown-prince-arrives As Little Ingerlandt have terrorism, war crimes, crimes against humanity and murder in common with the Saudis, those areas of agreement will include: arse-lickin'; the continuing supply of weapons of mass destruction; faggin'; more arse lickin'; fake news; propaganda; lies; blame the Russians; and still more arse lickin'.

Brexit will mean more complicated and costly trade, EU chief warns. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/07/brexit-will-mean-more-complicated-and-costly-trade-eu-chief-war/ Not to worry. Little Ingerlandt has its three (3) terrorist mates to take up the slack; the USA; Israel and Saudi Arabia.

US juice and peanut butter face new EU tax. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43316228 We have been demanding a boycott of American goods for years; we never thought that the Americans would be dumb enough to virtually inflict it upon themselves, though.

Annual house price growth slowed to five-year low in February, report finds. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/07/annual-house-price-growth-slowed-to-five-year-low-in-february-r/

Ofgem proposes reducing £5bn from household energy bills. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43314035

Concert ticket resellers ordered to disclose fees. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43302867

Fraudsters jailed for £37m copycat web scam. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43309881

Trade wars? Africa has been a victim of them for years. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/07/trade-wars-africa-donald-trump Yes, or 'free trade' as the fake news media/western propaganda calls it. Not forgetting of course, using the defenceless civilian populations of African nations as profitable targets for bombing by American, British and French terrorists.

Ryanair accused of duping British travellers with 'rip-off' exchange rates. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-exchange-rate-rip-off/ Rates which pale into insignificance compared to the hammering the exchange rate has taken at the hands of Brexit Knobheads and their lying, offshore, fake news propaganda.

07.03.2018: A hard-Brexit think tank accidentally published its plans for US-UK ‘shadow trade talks’. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/a-hard-brexit-think-tank-accidentally-published-its-plans-for-us-uk-shadow-trade-talks/

Exposed: The Tory-Trump plan to kill food safety with Brexit. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-kingdom/exposed-the-tory-trump-plan-to-kill-food-safety-with-brexit/

Dirty US meat could enter into UK after Brexit trade deal. http://truepublica.org.uk/united-states/dirty-us-meat-enter-uk-brexit-trade-deal/

How to prevent a Brexit food crisis? Dig deep for fair pay on farms. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/06/brexit-food-farms-agriculture-supermarkets-small-producers

Bikes, bourbon and T-shirts on EU tax list. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43300193

Thousands of homes without water: can you claim compensation from your water company? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/thousands-homes-without-water-can-claim-compensation-water-company/

Things to Consider Before Starting a Business. https://www.thebalance.com/should-i-start-a-business-2951859?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12340042&utm_term=

World’s first plastic-free grocery aisle opens in Amsterdam. https://www.springwise.com/worlds-first-plastic-free-grocery-aisle-opens-amsterdam/?utm_campaign=1109804_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NSBW,2V1FMX,2G2FY,1

Inflight yoga program helps boost wellbeing of passengers. https://www.springwise.com/inflight-yoga-program-helps-boost-wellbeing-passengers/?utm_campaign=1105475_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NOZN,2V1FMX,2FSVJ,1

App creates digital portfolio for students. https://www.springwise.com/app-creates-digital-portfolio-students/?utm_campaign=1109804_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NSBW,2V1FMX,2G2FY,1

Innovative sports gear designed to aid in an avalanche. https://www.springwise.com/innovative-sports-gear-designed-aid-avalanche/?utm_campaign=1109804_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-03-01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NSBW,2V1FMX,2G2FY,1

06.03.2018: 'Do your duty to Britain', Theresa May tells property developers in major speech on 'restoring dream' of home-ownership. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/theresa-may-housing-speech-property-developers-homes-affordable-john-healey-labour-right-to-buy-a8239466.html If this is really what the Prime Minister wants then we need to start arresting most of her party for treason: the home ownership dream has been wiped out by no other a menace than the Tories and their donors.

Government failed to retrieve more than £360m from Carillion, reports say. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/carillion-government-fail-retrieve-money-a8239626.html Bent Tory MPs' bribes have got to come from somewhere.

Services output hits four-month high in February. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/05/services-output-hits-four-month-high-in-february/

Ban imposed on catch-up energy bills. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43255681

Fewer smaller firms borrowing. https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/q4-2017-sme-manufacturers-borrow-more-while-service-businesses-retrench/ Research from UK Finance has revealed that small and medium-sized businesses borrowed a total of £5.6 billion in new loans in Q4 2017, down 11% compared with Q4 2016. Overall, the value of new loans to smaller firms remained relatively flat from 2016 to 2017, while the volume of loan approvals declined. This suggests that demand for finance among smaller firms is falling. However, exporters in the production and manufacturing sectors borrowed more year-on-year in Q4 2017. The research has indicated that banks approved eight in ten business loan and overdraft applications from small firms in Q4 2017. (EnterpriseQuest)

Royal Mail halts three million scam letters. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43289354 What '3 million scam letters' would these be then? HMRC tax guesstimates?

More than a third of UK's top 100 restaurant chains are losing money. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-restaurant-chains-losing-money-prezzo-jamies-italian-high-street-crisis-a8236911.html

05.03.2018: Just 8% of voters feel more optimistic about Brexit than a year ago - poll. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/03/just-8-of-voters-feel-more-optimistic-about-brexit-than-a-year/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Crelated_lnk1%26pLid%3D635794522_uk

BBC 'faces revolt' over presenters' tax bills. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/03/bbc-faces-revolt-over-presenters-tax-bills/ I think that the fake world of BBC freelancers and self-employed sits very nicely alongside its output of fake news, American and Israeli propaganda, repeats and dumbed-down bullshit for morons. It comes as no surprise therefore, that these grotesquely overpaid, hypocritical posers are now coming to the taxpayer again to help stump up their dues when 5 million real self-employed and freelancers just have to bite the bullet.

London abandoned in staycation trend as price pressures weigh on travel budgets. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/04/london-abandoned-in-staycation-trend-as-price-pressures-weigh-on/ Well, that's one version. The other is that not everyone wants to spend their holidays in one of the most polluted shitholes in the world.

Carillion 'aggressively managed' accounts, report says. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43275605 'Aggressively managed' meaning that small suppliers and the self-employed were being screwed to benefit Carillion profits. And they couldn't even do that properly. Should be worth a handful of knighthoods from the bent Tory regime, though. As usual.

Government 'rewriting rule book' to ensure councils meet home-building targets. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/04/government-rewriting-rule-book-to-ensure-councils-meet-home-bu/ Tory regime propaganda.

Most Uber and Lyft drivers earn less than the minimum wage. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/uber-lyft-earnings-minimum-wage-ridesharing-ride-hailing-independent-contractors-a8237541.html

The youngsters keeping traditional trades alive. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-42441366

Brexit, Bots, and Mass Migration: What European Businesses Can Expect in 2018. https://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/eu-startup-outlook-2018.html?cid=hmsub2

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest 'healthy beauty' trends of 2018 in new report. https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Cosmetics_Business_reveals_the_5_biggest_healthy_beauty_trends_of_2018_in_new_report/138360

Where to eat the best pies during British Pie Week. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/british-pie-week-2018-the-windmill-old-bank-of-england-pieminister-corrigan-s-mayfair-young-vegans-a8236366.html

Global 500 2018 The annual report on the world’s most valuable brands February 2018. http://brandfinance.com/images/upload/bf_global2018_500_website_locked_final_spread_02.02.18.pdf

The handbag that costs as much as a house. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43239037

04.03.2018: Council leaders across UK believe Brexit will hurt local economies. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/03/council-leaders-across-uk-believe-brexit-will-hurt-local-economy

Second steppers face £135,000 price jump to move up property ladder. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/02/second-steppers-face-a-135-000-price-jump-to-move-up-property-la/

Switch off smartphones and computers at bedtime to limit pollution risks says chief doctor. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/02/switch-smartphones-computers-bedtime-limit-pollution-risks-says/

'Dumb phone' for calls and texts offers smartphone detox. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/03/02/dumb-phone-calls-texts-offers-smartphone-detox/

Vegan wine: coming to a high street near you. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/02/vegan-wines-high-street-supermarkets-fiona-beckett

03.03.2018: Construction activity rebounds despite political uncertainty. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/02/construction-activity-rebounds-despite-political-uncertainty/

Shoddy trade work 'causes knock-on costs'. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43255678 It's amazing what passes for 'news' or a story these days. Mind you, it might be 'news' to Brexit Knobheads.

Call for strengthened protection for consumers. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/02/28/call-for-strengthened-protection-for-consumers/ Not likely under the present Tory war criminal regime; the only 'consumers' they recognise are American, Israeli and Saudi terrorists.

Citizens Advice urges UK Government to strengthen consumer complaints process. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/government-consumer-complaints-process-citizens-advice-strengthen-warning-faulty-goods-a8234711.html

Grenfell Tower inquiry beginning to look like a stitch-up - MP. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/02/grenfell-tower-inquiry-beginning-to-look-like-a-stitch-up-mp/ It looked like a stitch-up the moment the place went up in flames and the fake news media began to conceal the number of deaths - closely followed by the police announcing they could bring corporate manslaughter charges yet not a single individual has ever been arrested.

UK gaming sales defy spending squeeze. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43247810 Well done to the fake news media again which is promoting gaming as vigorously these days as doped-up American football.

E.On bill changes to raise gas and electricity prices. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43250253

More research needed into mobile phone health risks, report warns. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/02/more-research-needed-into-mobile-phone-health-risks-report-warn/ There has already been more than enough conclusive research; what is needed is far less telecons-industry sponsored suppression of the truth in the fake news media.

Bogus HMRC emails: the official guide to spotting scams. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tax/income-tax/bogus-hmrc-emails-official-guide-spotting-scams/ One basic rule for spotting scams is to determine if someone is trying to take your money for little or nothing in return. Like HMRC, in other words.

Twitter seeks outside help to combat abuse and misinformation. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/twitter-jack-dorsey-conversational-health-request-for-proposals-russian-trolls-abuse-a8235516.html The best outside help Twatter and the rest of their social media shitfellows could ask for would be for everyone to close their accounts. Apart from politicians, Big Corp and the fake news industry, of course.

Robotic flowers suggest new way to help keep bees safe. https://www.springwise.com/robotic-flowers-suggest-new-way-help-keep-bees-safe/?utm_campaign=1107005_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-28&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NQ65,2V1FMX,2FWZD,1

Outdoor hiking light acts as rescue beacon in case of distress. https://www.springwise.com/outdoor-hiking-light-acts-rescue-beacon-case-distress/?utm_campaign=1107005_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-28&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NQ65,2V1FMX,2FWZD,1

Startup uses AI to fully automate retail stores. https://www.springwise.com/startup-uses-ai-fully-automate-retail-stores/?utm_campaign=1107005_Springwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-28&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NQ65,2V1FMX,2FWZD,1

Inflight yoga program helps boost wellbeing of passengers. https://www.springwise.com/inflight-yoga-program-helps-boost-wellbeing-passengers/?utm_campaign=1105475_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NOZN,2V1FMX,2FSVJ,1

Intelligent heated jacket activates using voice control. https://www.springwise.com/intelligent-heated-jacket-activates-using-voice-control/?utm_campaign=1105475_Custom%3ASpringwise%20Daily%20-%202018-02-26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Newsletter&dm_i=3GJ2,NOZN,2V1FMX,2FSVJ,1

02.03.2018: Snow to melt high street sales as retailers brace for more pain. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/01/snow-to-melt-high-street-sales-as-retailers-brace-for-more-pain/

Six reasons behind the high street crisis. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43240996

Average house price dipped 0.3% in February to £210,402. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/01/average-house-price-dipped-0-3-in-february-to-a-210-402/

'Sharp rebound' in mortgage approvals for home buyers. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/03/01/sharp-rebound-in-mortgage-approvals-for-home-buyers/

Government urged to introduce fruit pickers visa to rescue 'industry in turmoil'. https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2018/03/01/government-urged-to-introduce-fruit-pickers-visa-to-rescue-indu/

True cost of using your phone while driving: £200 fine and 40pc higher car insurance costs. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/true-cost-using-phone-driving-200-fine-40pc-higher-car-insurance/

Automation will 'improve our lives', says Sir James Dyson. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/02/28/automation-will-improve-our-lives-says-sir-james-dyson/ That's the same sort of promise which was made for the internet by leading British war criminal, 'Baby Butcher' Blair around 25 years ago. As we can all see, the scum was clearly 'right': just as he was about so many other things.

App tackles digital addiction by rewarding users for avoiding their phone. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/03/01/app-cures-digital-addiction-rewarding-users-avoiding-phone/

Facebook to target people with adverts based on their religion. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/03/01/facebook-plans-target-people-adverts-based-religion/ Kinda following in the footsteps of the country's hate-preaching, fake news media?

01.03.2018: Growth in demand for alternative finance. https://british-business-bank.co.uk/latest-british-business-bank-research-reveals-equity-alternative-finance-growing-strongly-overall-demand-finance-remains-weak-among-small-businesses/ The 'Small Business Finance Markets 2017/18' report from the British Business Bank has indicated that while traditional bank lending remains the preferred source of finance for smaller firms, demand for alternative finance is growing. The value of peer-to-peer lending and asset finance deals among smaller firms increased by 51% and 12% respectively in 2017/18 compared with 2016/17. In comparison, bank lending to smaller firms remained relatively flat. However, just 1.7% of smaller firms applied for new loans in 2017/18, while 70% said they would rather miss out on business growth than borrow. (EnterpriseQuest)

Shoppers still facing card surcharges, survey shows. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/02/28/shoppers-still-facing-card-surcharges-survey-shows/

Government urged to help farmers prepare for Brexit. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvfru/348/34803.htm The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the Government to help farmers prepare for the UK leaving the EU. In a new report, the committee has urged the Government to create a fund to support farmers to adjust to the post-Brexit environment, as well as for it to publish the Agriculture Bill to set out the future of agricultural policy. It also calls for an investigation into the impact on the agriculture sector of trading on World Trade Organization terms if the UK leaves the EU without a trade agreement.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a review of the farm inspection regime. The review will explore how the current regime can be simplified, streamlined or removed in order to reduce the regulatory burden on farmers in the short term, as well as after Brexit. (EnterpriseQuest)

For further information about the report, go to: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvfru/348/34803.htm

Most affordable locations for solo home buyers revealed. https://www.aol.co.uk/money/2018/02/28/most-affordable-locations-for-solo-home-buyers-revealed/

Pub that was boarded up five years ago named best in Britain. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/28/pub-boarded-five-years-ago-named-best-britain/

'Aid staff would pay more': sex workers in Haiti speak out. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/feb/28/aid-staff-sex-workers-earthquake-haiti-speak-out I can understand why Haitian sex workers might be feeling a bit peeved. If, instead of aid workers, we were talking American/British-led Coalition of Evil terrorist-'heroes', then they would be free to kidnap, torture, rape, injure and murder without let, hindrance or any kind of reporting by western fake news propaganda whatsoever.

68-year-old woman runs blog to show that style has no age limit. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/alternative-ageing-blog-instagram-woman-fashion-style-no-limits-suzi-grant-a8229001.html There is an age limit which applies to fashion - a lower, not upper age limit, when I remember that I was selling torn jeans, gymn-wear, hoodies and lounge sports wear through my party plan - thirty-five years ago.

How my maternity leave inspired a business idea. http://www.bbc.com/news/av/education-43213546/how-my-maternity-leave-inspired-a-business-idea

10 Top Business Tips for Starting a Business That Will Succeed. https://www.thebalance.com/top-tips-for-starting-a-business-that-will-succeed-2947246?utm_campaign=smbinfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=12339870&utm_term=

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Len Tondel

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