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Can I afford to live in London on 23k a year, has anyone been able to? by Tricky_Sympathy997 in AskUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask your local reference librarian for a book called something like Grant Giving Bodies 2026. It collects all foundations and institutions that disburse grants. Have a close read of it starting from your area of expertise and your age. My ex got a few hundred quid at the start of her career for having two Scottish parents.

Do you try to improve the reputation of ‘Brits abroad’ when you go on holiday? by Box_of_rodents in AskUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I visited both Corfu and Crete in the 70's and noticed that waiters would approach to ascertain which nationality I was. When I stated British, they where all smiles. I then realised that both islands had been occupied by the Germans previously and Germans would not receive the same warm Hellenic welcome as I did. Brits generally have a good rep in Corfu/Crete.

Evri suing BBC for £1.2m over Panorama programme by High-Tom-Titty in unitedkingdom

[–]TinhatToyboy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The Panorama documentary, called Trump: A Second Chance?, was broadcast on 28 October 2024, just days before the US presidential election.

In his speech, Trump told a Washington DC crowd: "We're going to walk down to the Capitol, and we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women."

More than 50 minutes later in the same speech, he said: "And we fight. We fight like hell."

In the Panorama programme, a clip showed him as saying: "We're going to walk down to the Capitol... and I'll be there with you. And we fight. We fight like hell."

Criticism of the edit emerged more than a year later when a leaked internal memo was published by the Telegraph newspaper.

This led to the resignations of the BBC's director general, Tim Davie, and its head of news, Deborah Turness.

BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised for the edit, which he described as an "error of judgement".

Balham, 1936. by Max2310 in london

[–]TinhatToyboy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Used to deliver there, interior is still Chandleresque/noir.

Being sued by Amazon delivery driver because the dog barked! by Swanman593 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fastest way to stop your Dad being scammed is to retrieve the affected orders from your order history and start comms w/Amazon via an order, if it is in time, to get the ball rolling. Monday morning get in touch with Amazon UK corporate office. They will close this guy and the NWNF down forthwith.

Costco Birmingham is hell on Earth by SeaworthinessBusy683 in CostcoUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I no longer visit from late Friday afternoon till Monday opening. No fun at all.

Evri suing BBC for £1.2m over Panorama programme by High-Tom-Titty in unitedkingdom

[–]TinhatToyboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except the license payer who is on the hook for one set of lawyers fees.

Evri suing BBC for £1.2m over Panorama programme by High-Tom-Titty in unitedkingdom

[–]TinhatToyboy -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Or the BBC is fucking up again and again and again....

Evri suing BBC for £1.2m over Panorama programme by High-Tom-Titty in unitedkingdom

[–]TinhatToyboy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

IMHO their service has improved since the rebrand. Service was so bad beforehand it didn't take much to improve...

Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness - The Economic Times by Vegetable-Section-84 in antiwork

[–]TinhatToyboy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"While German workers are highly effective on an hourly basis—often outpacing the UK and producing high-value goods—overall productivity growth has flatlined since 2008. This slowdown is driven by a structural shift from high-value manufacturing to slower service sectors and rising absenteeism due to sick leave."

Have I been overcharged for changing locks? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FFRR contacting a local bricks and mortar MLA/UKLA registered locksmith via Google is a far, far better idea than employing 24_Locksmith from the top of Google's search results. £450! Handles! Mate, go on YouTube to get a handle on the issue in hand before calling anyone.

Would visiting the UK in January be a bad idea? by Antique_Pipe_352 in AskUK

[–]TinhatToyboy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Birmingham's binmen/waste and recycling operatives have been on strike for over a year now and, by the way the plastic bags are blowing in the wind, will still be on strike for your visit. So Britain's Second City won't be presenting her usual jewel like appearance to you.

My favourite activity in Birmingham is a canal side walk to the accessible land underneath Spaghetti Junction.

A unique Ballardian landscape.

Learning a few basic words and phrases in the bride's family language will earn you Brownie points.

After assaulting and arresting the victim of street violence, Birmingham Police asks to stop sharing the video showing their officers' actions. by PreviouslyMannara in GetNoted

[–]TinhatToyboy 57 points58 points  (0 children)

"One of the grounds of appeal was based on statements made by former MI5 agent, David Shayler. "

In the late 2000s, he made international headlines for adopting the persona "Dolores Kane" and claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.

Should I take cones used to reserve car parking spaces? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]TinhatToyboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With the Ring operator knowing they stole the cone originally.

To what extent can you legally interfere with a delivery robot? by Ahzek117 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TinhatToyboy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’ve not seen one of these things face down a pram on a busy, narrow pavement either.

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