HMRC says tax payers should 'help themselves' by using online services
HMRC said an increase in the number of taxpayers, and a higher proportion of people with complicated queries, had affected its post and telephone services. In its latest performance update, HMRC said more taxpayers could 'help themselves' by using its online services. While conceding it needs to do more to improve its telephone and postal services, HMRC said there was 'more scope for our customers to help themselves' by using its online services. This is Money has been charting the woes of tax payers struggling to contact HMRC or facing unexpected hefty tax bills. In 2021 to 2022, HMRC responded to 39.5 per cent of post within 15 days, compared to 70.3 per cent the previous year.
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 16:00 UTC
Six-year-old seriously injured in County Westmeath road traffic collision
A young girl has been seriously injured in a road crash in County Westmeath. The six-year-old was a passenger in a car involved in the single-vehicle incident on the M6 eastbound between Junction 4 (Tyrellspass) and Junction 3 (Rochfortbridge) at around 4 p.m. on ThursdayThe girl was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street for treatment. Gardaí said no other serious injures were reported from the incident. The M6 eastbound between Junction 3 and 4 has been closed to traffic, and is expected to remain so for much of this morning, Friday while a technical examination of the scene is carried out. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044-938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
Source:The Herald
February 09, 2024 15:13 UTC
Body of six-year-old boy found in car in Ireland
The boy’s body was removed to Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The scene was preserved for forensic examination and the local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist were notified. Irish police said inquiries are ongoing and the results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation. Gardai closed the road near the scene (Brian Lawless/PA)Police conducted searches of road verges around a property in the area on Friday afternoon. The car was removed from the scene at approximately 3pm.
Source:The Herald
February 09, 2024 14:53 UTC
Daily Mail launches new ‘Lost Voices’ podcast series
Sir Chris Bryant, said: “This is a story that will stir your heart. A tale of prejudice and judicial murder.”dmg media head of podcasts Jamie East said: “Chris tells this tragic story with such verve and empathy. Episode one is out now and sees both men meet in William Bonell’s rooms in South London. But someone’s looking in on them and 19th-century Britain’s unique obsession with homosexuality will leave a dark and terrible stain on our nation’s legal history. Check out the first episode on Spotify here.
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 13:50 UTC
£10* unlimited day travel on Northern trains only with your Hull Daily Mail
The Hull Daily Mail has teamed up with Northern, the rail operator for the North, to bring back the first promotion of the year, ready for your winter travel plans. Simply collect two tokens from the Hull Daily Mail between Monday 12 February and Saturday 24 February, 2024 to redeem for £10 unlimited* day travel, or £17.50 unlimited* weekend travel on Northern trains. Kids travel for half this price, so £5 for unlimited day travel or £8.75 unlimited weekend travel, so it's a great option for a family adventure out on the rails this winter and over the half term break. To qualify for this special offer, collect two tokens from the Hull Daily Mail, collection period between 12.02.24 – 24.02.24. Two tokens allow you to buy up to four Northern Day Ranger (£10) or four Weekend Rover Tickets (£17.50).
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 11:26 UTC
New tenants spending almost €1,600 per month on rent
New tenants spending almost €1,600 per month on rentMichael BoltonFigures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show the average rent for new tenants has increased to €1,598. The latest report from the RTB for Q3 2023 show the average rent for new tenants is higher than existing tenants, who are on average spending €1,357 per month. The average rent for new tenancies in Dublin in Q3 2023 was €2,113, or €325 (18.2 per cent) higher than the average rent for existing tenancies which stood at €1,788. The lowest monthly rents were in Leitrim where the standardised average rent in new tenancies stood at €853 per month. "Although rent levels are continuing to rise in both new and existing tenancies, standardised average rent levels in existing tenancies are lower than in new tenancies.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 06:23 UTC
Humiliated France must beat Scotland to stay in Six Nations race
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Source:The Herald
February 08, 2024 23:28 UTC
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Man dies from measles in first such case in Ireland this year
The HSE has confirmed the death of a man from measles, the first case in Ireland this year. The HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre said the person died in a hospital in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region. It said public health teams, along with the HSE Measles National Incident Management Team (IMT), are taking all necessary public health actions in relation to the case. The team was established in response to a recent rise in measles cases in the UK and mainland Europe. MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland is currently below the World Health Organisation recommended target uptake of 95 per cent.
Source:The Irish Times
February 08, 2024 21:19 UTC
Gaza’s Blood and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
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Source:Irish Independent
February 08, 2024 20:32 UTC
Erik ten Hag confident Man Utd can cope without injured Lisandro Martinez
Erik ten Hag confident Man Utd can cope without injured Lisandro MartinezBy Eleanor Crooks, PAErik Ten Hag is confident Manchester United’s encouraging run will not be derailed by Lisandro Martinez’s knee injury. “As a squad, we have to replace him and we have very good players in that position who can play there and will play there. “I’m quite confident we can keep this process going, that others can fulfil that position and also contribute, play in high levels. Martinez attempted to play on after initially going down, but Ten Hag does not believe that had an effect on the eventual diagnosis. “I’ve said to the team from the start of January, every game is now a final,” said Ten Hag.
Source:Irish Independent
February 08, 2024 18:53 UTC
Promoting Healthy Behaviour
KILCONLY’S Suzanne Garvey (left), weight management specialist and qualified nurse, and Sara Jane Duffy, nutrition advisor, at their business, Healthy Behaviour, in Loughrea. Photos: Ray RyanPromoting Healthy BehaviourKilconly nurse combining experience and learningJANUARY is always a big month for dieting and kicking off a new fitness regime. In their office based at Comworks, Station Road, Loughrea, Suzanne and Sara Jane chat enthusiastically about their new venture, Healthy Behaviour, on this Wednesday morning. They are keen to stress that their service is not a weight loss clinic, but a weight management service that focuses on an individual’s overall health, promoting a holistic approach. Healthy Behaviour is based on the Canadian model, a country which Suzanne worked in before the Covid pandemic forced her return to Ireland.
Source:The Herald
February 08, 2024 18:11 UTC
Tractor protest which was postponed in the wake of last week’s crash in Carlow will take place today
"We aren’t really calling it a protest, it is more of a rally or a demonstration. It is in solidarity with our European farmers," explained spokesperson and Carlow woman Marian Dalton. It comes from us farmers.”This evening, the protest will take to the streets of Carlow, with tractors due to leave the O’Brien Road FBD offices at 7pm and travel through Carlow Town. Marian has urged for all Carlow farmers to join in on the demonstration to ensure that their voices get heard. "We will move through Carlow Town as quickly as possible and have chosen these times in order to avoid rush hour traffic around Carlow.”
Source:Irish Independent
February 08, 2024 18:01 UTC
Mason Jar Cafe customer leaves $10,000 tip
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Source:The Herald
February 08, 2024 17:08 UTC
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Source:The Herald
February 08, 2024 16:42 UTC