A richly evocative celebration of summers when children were free to roam, make mischief

British Summer Time Begins  Ysenda Maxtone Graham Little, Brown £18.99 Rating: For those of us who were born before the arrival of smartphones and video games and all-day telly, this splendid book rings bells galore. Take those interminably long car journeys to holiday destinations before the coming of the motorway, for instance. ‘Nothing could alleviate … Read more

Samsung’s 2021 smartphones may not include a free charger as the firm looks to cut costs 

Samsung’s 2021 smartphones may not include a free charger as the firm looks to cut costs A report suggests Samsung will remove default chargers starting in 2021 The firm’s new smartphones typically come with a power adapter However, a report says Samsung is looking to cut costs by eliminating it  The news follows a week after … Read more

Free TV licence for over-75s will be means tested from August 1, BBC confirms 

BBC will scrap free TV licence for most over 75s from August 1 meaning more than three million households will have to start paying £157.50 fee Controversial plans to end free licences for all aged over 75 given the green light Only those who receive the Pension Credit benefit won’t have to pay the fee … Read more

Free TV licence for over-75s will be means tested from August 1, BBC confirms 

BBC will scrap free TV licence for most over 75s from August 1 meaning more than three million households will have to start paying £157.50 fee Controversial plans to end free licences for all aged over 75 given the green light Only those who receive the Pension Credit benefit won’t have to pay the fee … Read more

Fury over ‘utterly disgusting’ decision to stop free hospital parking for NHS workers

Boris Johnson today refused to U-turn on the ‘utterly disgusting’ decision to charge NHS workers to park at hospitals in England when the Covid-19 crisis eases – despite mounting fury over the controversial move. In a blazing row in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister told Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to ‘take his … Read more

Ibiza offers free holiday accommodation for NHS staff to ‘say thank you’

Ibiza offers free holiday accommodation for NHS staff to ‘say thank you to those fighting for the lives of our families’ Ibiza’s government is backing initiative Together for Healthcare Heroes Juan Miguel Costa, Ibiza’s tourism councillor, said aim is to compensate ‘those who have looked after us’ One week’s free accommodation will be offered in … Read more

Fury over ‘utterly disgusting’ decision to stop free hospital parking for NHS workers

Fury erupted today over the government’s ‘utterly disgusting’ decision to stop free hospital parking for all NHS staff once the coronavirus pandemic is over. Matt Hancock promised ministers would cover the costs of car parking for NHS staff ‘going above and beyond every day’ at hospitals in England. But the Department of Health has now … Read more

Clamp for our carers! Free parking for NHS staff will end, government confirms 

Clamp for our carers! Free parking for NHS staff will end as the coronavirus pandemic eases, government confirms The government initially on March 25 said it would cover NHS staff parking costs However, the Department of Health now says that it cannot continue doing so Free parking will only continue for patients and staff in … Read more

Clamp for our carers! Free parking for NHS staff will end, government confirms 

Clamp for our carers! Free parking for NHS staff will end as the coronavirus pandemic eases, government confirms The government initially on March 25 said it would cover NHS staff parking costs However, the Department of Health now says that it cannot continue doing so Free parking will only continue for patients and staff in … Read more