Season’s kisses. Howard arrived with this huge bunch of mistletoe just before Christmas. It’s hanging in the kitchen ready for kissing duties and he took some of the berries to press into the bark of the ancient apple trees. Perhaps…
Please enjoy the latest triumph: after more than three months, I have at last managed to climb the stairs to the bedroom, study etc! Now there can be special stockings on Christmas morning. Hurrah that there’s determination in the old…
Life has been very fuzzy over the last few weeks: on top of the spinal fracture (manageable), still living in hospital bed in conservatory, there’s been some unknown virus. Feverish temperatures, no sense of smell or taste (except everything seems…
Help with your tax return is available from HMRC. See their latest bulletin below: Dear customer, We can offer online help if you still need to send us your tax return or make a payment for 2022 to 2023. If…
A scientific adviser commented on the Covid enquiry and the politician “bamboozled” by science. She scoffed about those of us who don’t know “mortality” from “morbidity”. Strikes me that the difference between useless and useful advice is far more important:…
All the political debates about new Governments next year in America and here plus all the words being spouted at the Covid Enquiry, I’ve been pondering on how to choose a good leader. For anyone else with a military background…
Latest news from HMRC: Dear customer, As part of Talk Money Week, we want to let you and your employees know about services available online and in the HMRC app that can help boost and manage their finances. For example,…
Nearly ¾ million of us forced Government to stop rail companies getting rid of ticket offices. Most of us objected because the change would make our lives even more difficult due to our health conditions, disabilities, impairments or other good…
Latest from HMRC: “Whether you’re new to VAT or would like to refresh your knowledge, take advantage of our online support for the information you need – including the following live webinars. You can ask any questions you may have…
Please see the message below from HMRC Comms colleagues A video was issued on YouTube in summer 2022 promoting the HMRC app and advising individuals why and how to notify HMRC if they have a change of personal or…
