British Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), including leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, will be in line for a “golden goodbye” pay out of over €6m (£5.3m) when the UK leaves the EU, Sky News has learnt. A senior European Union source has confirmed that these so-called “transition payments”, in effect redundancy money for MEPs […]
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George Michael’s sister left just £6m when she died at 59
George Michael’s sister left an estate worth £6million after she died without leaving a will. The late pop legend’s £97million fortune is thought to have been divided between his elder sisters Yioda, 63, and Melanie – who died on Christmas Day 2019 aged 59. But when Melanie’s affairs were settled, probate papers show her assets […]
Google’s UK tax bill: £6m for a year when it made £395m
This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy in the figures initially confirmed by Google. Google’s UK subsidiary will pay £6m in tax for 2011, a year when its revenue was £395m. It’s a tally likely to revive criticism over how much the tech giant contributes to the UK’s coffers. The tax bill, revealed […]
‘High profile’ kitchen company had turnover of £6m when it went bust
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A reputable Cornish kitchen company was making a turnover of £6 million when it went bust last month. Sister companies Kettle Kitchen Co and KCM Kitchens both went into liquidation […]
ExxonMobil accused of ‘greenwashing’ over carbon capture plan it failed to invest in
Motorists concerned about the impact on the planet of petrol and diesel cars may be comforted by Esso’s marketing campaign on “thoughtful driving”. One of its most eye-catching initiatives is a proposal to trap carbon dioxide at a vast oil refinery and petrochemical complex on the south coast and store it under the seabed of […]
When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think
Pengungkapan Karleen Gribble is a member of the Public Health Association of Australia, the World Public Health Nutrition Association and the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Core Group. She is a volunteer breastfeeding educator and counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and Project Lead on ABA’s Community Protection for Infants and Young […]
California Has 6M Urban Trees. What Happens When They Die?
To stop California’s 6 million urban trees from knocking out power lines, crashing through houses, or lying across streets when they die, humans have to intervene.A handful of arborists and Conservation Corps of Long Beach members gathered recently at a scrappy plot of land in the corner of a city park to do just that.Early […]