Q I am in the process of selling a property to buy another and I am a bit confused about whether capital gains tax (CGT) will apply, so I was hoping you could maybe help clarify this. Here’s the situation: I bought my first and only house in July 2021 for £280,000 in cash. I … Read more
A boss has sparked fury after he demanded an employee to provide details about his health when he called in sick to work. Ben Askins, from the UK, read out an anonymous submission from an office worker named Justin whose manager accused him of “lying” after he told work he was “out sick” for two … Read more
Given the deluge of royal news over the last 18 months, the fact that the Waleses relocated from Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace to the grounds of Windsor Great Park has largely faded into the background, but the couple’s Christmas card for 2023 is a reminder that—for William, Kate, George, Charlotte, and Louis—Berkshire is now … Read more
Here’s another puzzle in our American-style series, in digital and printable form. Last year, I mentioned the Saturday Stumpers in the newspaper Newsday: The clues are initially baffling and ambiguous, but yield in the face of an onslaught of hunches, guesses and what-ifs. I’m still enjoying them and have made another in the same vein … Read more
If you’re struggling with dry and brittle hair and your usual routine isn’t cutting it, experts are urging shoppers to test out a revolutionary scalp serum to soften their locks overnight. Scalp serums are designed to nourish, rebalance and hydrate your scalp, elevating your basic routine of shampoo and conditioner. Unlike the skin on your … Read more
To avoid coming across too braggy, resist the urge to post close-ups or multiple photos of the engagement ring. “You should never talk about cost, carat size, or where the ring is from,” says Hanson. “If someone comments asking who it’s by, don’t reply [publicly]. Message them privately saying it’s from Cartier or Tiffany’s or … Read more
Briony Shennan has learned, over the years, to make herself look busy at dinnertime. The 33-year-old, who has three young children and another due any day, settles her youngsters down at the table, serves up their food and then occupies herself with whatever chore she can find – tidying the kitchen, hanging the laundry, reloading the … Read more
Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on a top Smart TV by Sony, after its price has been reduced by 27 per cent for Boxing Day. The Sony Bravia 55-Inch LED 4K Smart Google TV — which typically retails for $1495 — has been reduced to $1086 as part of Amazon’s extended Boxing Day … Read more
This Christmas morning, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children George, Charlotte, and Louis attended a morning church service at Sandringham with various members of the royal family. It’s an annual tradition: the extended Windsor clan has been spending the holidays at their private family home estate for over 160 years. For almost just … Read more
As a teenager, Norman was very confused about his sexuality. “I thought I was gay because I fancied men, like pop stars. But later, I started to like girls as well,” he says. When his parents found out, he was sent to a psychiatrist for conversion therapy, and although his feelings for men never went … Read more
