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Aptly Named Brits: When Names Match Professions

Discover fascinating UK cases of nominative determinism where names perfectly match professions. From Dr Alright to Mr Mutton, explore this linguistic phenomenon. Share your own examples!

Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette

Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.

Top 20 nostalgic activities Brits miss from past

A new poll reveals the top 20 activities Brits feel nostalgic for, from paying with cash to renting VHS tapes. Discover how technology has changed daily life and which traditions endure.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

McCann stalker sent prison letters to Kate

Exclusive: Convicted stalker Vincent Markis sent disturbing letters to Kate McCann from prison, detailing his obsession with the missing Madeleine case and making shocking claims about her disappearance.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row

The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.

Decode Your HMRC Tax Number: Essential Guide

Unlock the secrets of your HMRC tax code with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to spot errors, understand your personal allowance, and avoid paying more tax than you should.

Only Connect's 'Hardest Ever' Puzzle Stuns Viewers

The fiendishly difficult 'Greek letters' sequence puzzle from Only Connect's latest episode has been declared the most challenging riddle ever to appear on the BBC quiz show, leaving even veteran players stunned.

DWP Sends £300 Cost of Living Letters to Thousands

The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching 300,000 notification letters this week about vital £300 payments for pensioners and low-income households struggling with energy bills and essential costs.

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