Four funerals and a wedding… the yearly total of services for average parish church

Four funerals and a wedding… that’s the yearly total of services for average parish church as worshippers fall to record low Parish churches only held four funerals and one wedding on average last year Figures show that fewer than 700,000 people turned up for Sunday services The Church of England data is based from information … Read more

Fantastic Services boss: I want to create 1,000 millionaire franchisees

The boss of Fantastic Services has bold ambitions to a create 1,000 millionaire franchisees in the next decade.   Rune Sovndahl, chief executive and co-founder of the home services firm says there are currently six franchisees on the platform who have achieved £1million in turnover, specialising in general cleaning, removals and carpet cleaning.  This means they … Read more

Facebook merges Messenger and Instagram Direct Messages as part of its plan to integrate services 

Facebook has officially slid Messenger into Instagram’s Direct Messages. The social media giant announced an update that merges the two messaging services into one unified system. The rollout includes more than 10 new features including stickers, Watch Together and a vanish mode that allows users to set messages to automatically disappear after they are seen.  … Read more

Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales cuts services after major coronavirus outbreak

A major outbreak of coronavirus at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant has forced bosses to cut services to bring it under control. A total of 82 cases have been confirmed at the hospital, double the number a week earlier. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board announced on Wednesday, September 23, it was now taking … Read more

Google Store is set to ban stalkerware apps but leaves a loophole for hackers to launch services

Google has officially banned stalkerware from the Play Store. Stalkerware apps allow users to spy on someone’s phone, tablet or other devices without their knowledge or consent, allowing hackers to track children, employees, spouses, or even complete strangers.  The tech giant announced the ban, which goes into effect on October 1, in an update Wednesday to … Read more

Parents of youngest Manchester bombing victim demand ‘transparency’ from security services

Parents of youngest Manchester bombing victim demand ‘transparency’ from security services to uncover failings as public inquiry into the attack is set to begin MI5 officer set to give evidence meaning parts of inquiry will be held in private Parents of Saffie Roussos fear this means proceedings will lack transparency Saffie, 8, was one of … Read more

Rail companies slash one in ten services as passenger numbers struggle to bounce back after lockdown

Rail companies will slash one in ten services as passenger numbers struggle to bounce back after lockdown Some trains on hourly services will now be cut to running every two hours  Operators are focusing their resources on commuter and school services  Sundays will be hardest hit, operating at 76 per cent of the normal timetable  … Read more

Raft of services warn of delays as union boss claims civil service is functioning ‘well’ from home

A host of government departments are still unable to carry out a number of crucial services, despite a civil service union boss’ claim that Whitehall staff are functioning ‘very effectively’ from home.  The DVLA is warning that paper applications for driving licences ‘will take longer to process’, as are bodies responsible for overseeing divorce and … Read more

Raft of services warn of delays as union boss claims civil service is functioning ‘well’ from home

A host of government departments are still unable to carry out a number of crucial services, despite a civil service union boss’ claim that Whitehall staff are functioning ‘very effectively’ from home.  Foreign nationals looking for a faster decision on their visa or settlement application are told on the Home Office website that such procedures … Read more

Prince William thanks the emergency services as he joins a special online thanksgiving service

The Duke of Cambridge saluted the emergency services for their ‘tireless work’ and their incredible efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Prince William, 38, have a speech during a special online thanksgiving service to honour 999 heroes organised by the National Emergency Services Memorial charity.  The event, which takes place yearly, celebrates the work of the … Read more