Grenade row soldier sells his medals for £140k

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross  The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is one of the highest awards given for gallantry and leadership. It can be given posthumously in ‘recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy’. The medal is given to people serving in all ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, … Read more

Couple who bought the ‘worst house on the best street’ for £580k spend £140k on renovations

A couple who bought the ‘worst house on the best street’ have revealed how they transformed the run-down property into a stunning five-bedroom family home.   Jen and Miles Rothbury, both 36, bought the four-bedroom house in Bramhall, Cheshire, for £580,000 despite the need for extensive work because it allowed them to live in an upscale … Read more

Nearly 140k jobs are lost in one month

Nearly 140k jobs are lost in ONE MONTH: Shocking figures show extent of growing unemployment as UK heads for official recession Economic figures are expected to show the UK officially tipped into recession There are fears that working from home is causing huge damage to the economy Employment experts said the country is set for … Read more

Nearly 140k jobs are lost in one month

Nearly 140k jobs are lost in ONE MONTH: Shocking figures show extent of growing unemployment as UK heads for official recession Economic figures are expected to show the UK officially tipped into recession There are fears that working from home is causing huge damage to the economy Employment experts said the country is set for … Read more

Mini Budget 2020: £3bn drive for ‘green’ buildings and 140k jobs

Every household can apply for a £5,000 voucher under a £3billion drive for ‘greener’ homes, hospitals and schools to support 140,000 jobs announced today. Chancellor Rishi Sunak insisted he wanted to see a ‘green recovery with concern for the environment at its heart’ as he confirmed the plans in the Commons. In his mini-Budget, Mr … Read more

Coronavirus UK: 140k in England infected, swab tests suggest

Around 560,000 people could die from coronavirus if half of Britain gets infected, a leading scientist has warned after results from the government antibody surveillance scheme suggested the virus kills 1.7 per cent of all cases.  Sir Patrick Vallance, Number 10’s chief scientific adviser, revealed last night in the Downing Street press conference that around … Read more