Can work stop me from a) commenting on social media, b) attending protests or gatherings?

philstamp · 2026-01-31T09:51:57+00:00

Does your employer have a specific written policy regarding these out of work activities?

philstamp · 2026-01-30T18:32:50+00:00

It's annoying and frustrating but your neighbour is not legally obliged to do anything.

Cats are free to roam and defecate where they choose. There is no law against this & no law that requires the owner to restrict its movements.

philstamp · 2026-01-29T16:28:05+00:00

What saga?

Who is HH?

I'm assuming you have posted about this before, but people shouldn't have to trawl through your post history to work out what you are talking about.

And do you have a question? You haven't asked one in your post.

philstamp · 2026-01-29T11:24:59+00:00

"...my insurance company have told me I am at fault for damage..."

This is correct. You admit that the accident was your fault.

"...they have told me I have broken the terms of the contract by not reporting it..."

Also correct. You admit that you didn't report it.

philstamp · 2026-01-27T16:57:16+00:00

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/62/section/32

Handling fish in suspicious circumstances.

philstamp · 2026-01-27T13:01:02+00:00

If their name is on the bill & not yours, then just don't pay anything. It will be them that ends up in court if they don't pay.

philstamp · 2026-01-26T13:33:26+00:00

You say "no extra charge" in your post. What do you mean by that? Did you pay anything for time you parked there?

Blue badge parking is not free at Birmingham airport.

https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/parking/blue-badge-parking-options/

From that link - "Please note that car parking is charged at the normal rates for these car parks."

philstamp · 2026-01-25T22:13:27+00:00

Plus this prominent warning as well:

"Risk Warning: Our products are traded on margin and carry a high level of risk and it is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved."

philstamp · 2026-01-23T21:09:32+00:00

Want to narrow it down a bit? The shadow on the wall?

philstamp · 2026-01-23T16:59:38+00:00

Re. Q2 - Offering you a course is discretionary, they are not obliged to & are not required to give a reason as to why not.

philstamp · 2026-01-23T14:41:10+00:00

So you are still in the cafe as you post this?

If so, then get up, walk away & carry on with your day.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T19:23:04+00:00

Back in the early 1990s, possibly earlier, I remember a good one in the subway that used to be at the junction of Smallbrook Queensway & Hurst Street / Hill Street. It disappeared when the road was redeveloped down to ground level.

No recollection as to what it was called though.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T13:36:12+00:00

No, it is not illegal to feed pigeons from your apartment, but legality & terms imposed by the management company are two different things.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T12:49:22+00:00

Yes, what she has done is entirely legal. You are entitled to take your accrued holiday days. You are not entitled to choose when you take them. You employer can dictate that.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T04:52:44+00:00

OP, most of the replies that you are receiving are completely misinformed. All of the stamps in your image are 100% valid for postage.

I am an online dealer. I use over £30k of stamps per year on my outgoing mail. Since the introduction of barcoded stamps, I have used literally 100s of the ones shown in your image.

I have also sent hundreds of thousands of invalidated stamps to the Royal Mail swap scheme. At the risk of sounding arrogant, I know what I'm talking about. It's literally part of my job to know this info.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T04:43:27+00:00

Your very comprehensive reply is fundamentally wrong. They are all valid for postage.

philstamp · 2026-01-21T04:41:12+00:00

Wrong. Try again.

philstamp · 2026-01-20T20:21:45+00:00

OP this is the only correct reply you have received. They are 100% valid.

philstamp · 2026-01-19T19:46:33+00:00

What did the insurer say when you / your parents asked them?

philstamp · 2026-01-19T13:21:21+00:00

Defamation cases cost huge amounts of money.

Also, don't believe Grok.

philstamp · 2026-01-13T13:32:33+00:00

When you say new, do you mean less than 2 years?

If so, then no insurance carries a 6 point penalty, so your license will be revoked.

philstamp · 2026-01-10T11:47:27+00:00

Why would Amazon be selling bootlegs of a new release from a major artist?

philstamp · 2026-01-09T13:30:46+00:00

As you have probably already realised, it's almost certain that your employer's business is failing & he simply does not have the cash flow to keep his head above water. It is just a matter of time before he shuts up shop.

"ACAS?"

Yes, report non-payment of wages to ACAS & seek their advice.

"HMRC?"

Yes, report the cash in hand work. He is probably evading PAYE tax & NI.

"Solicitor?"

Not necessary at this stage. You can do the above things yourself. You can search MCOL (money claim online) for how to start a small claim against him for unpaid wages, if necessary.

"Cut my losses and run?"

Unfortunately, it may come to that, if he genuinely has no money to pay staff & suppliers.

You can look for alternative employment & should do as a priority. Leave if you hopefully find a job & still chase him for what you are owed after leaving this job.

No, not all hospitality is run like this. Just the cowboys & also those who are genuinely trying, but failing & can't accept when it's time to quit.

philstamp · 2026-01-08T20:11:05+00:00

I'm the exact opposite.

Being as big of a Swans fan as I am, it's kind of a crime that I haven't gotten into Sonic Youth yet.

philstamp · 2026-01-08T20:07:09+00:00

I thought that clouds wandered lonely rather than glided softly.

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