Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report. Source link
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Dine and dash couple hit my pizzeria, says owner
A restaurant owner says two fraudsters could have been stopped sooner after spotting them on CCTV. Source link
Boeing may face criminal prosecution, US says
The Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes. Source link
MDH and Everest: Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
So are Indian spices safe? The federal government has instructed all state governments to conduct quality tests. The Spices Board – which has five quality evaluation labs – has issued guidelines to exporters to check for use of ethylene oxide. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is also testing samples. India’s health...
‘Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo’
Seafarers have told the BBC port officials routinely demand cash, cigarettes, food and drink as bribes before allowing ships through. So-called “gratuities” are against international anti-corruption laws. But the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network said it received 5,183 reports in 2023. The International Association of Ports and Harbours is working to tackle it. Ex-captain Stephen Gudgeon said...
Taylor Swift Eras Tour to boost UK spending by £1bn, says report
More than a million fans are set to spend an average of £848 each, new data suggests. Source link
Three ways to win the rental property race
From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race. Source link
My emails look ludicrous, says ex-Post Office PR boss
During his time at the Post Office, Mark Davies presided over an aggressive media strategy. Source link
Tesco chief's pay more than doubles to £10m
Ken Murphy’s package includes a pay-out from shares awarded after he joined the supermarket giant. Source link
Bumble apologises for anti-celibacy ad after backlash
The dating apps will remove adverts critics said shamed women who were not sexually active. Source link