Using the UK as a case study, this book provides the first systematic exploration of how accountability is understood inside the secret world. It is based on new interviews with current and former UK intelligence practitioners, as well as extensive research into the performance and scrutiny of the UK intelligence […]
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How will the new off-payroll reforms affect your business?
The upcoming IR35 tax changes have emerged as an unexpected battleground in the run-up to this year’s general election. The reforms are contentious as they will affect a large swathe of the population who are self-employed, as well as businesses that rely on the skill sets of contractors. Related articles […]
Hounslow benefitting from additional TfL funding for cycle parking spaces
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded more than £3.5 million of investment to 30 London boroughs to create 7,800 new cycle spaces in town centres, stations, schools and residential areas. Published: Wednesday, 15th January 2020 The increased investment will enable thousands more cycle journeys to take place each week by […]
A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Improvement Scheme
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate 09 January 2020 08 October 2019 03 October 2019 30 September 2019 Procedural decision in relation to the proposed Design Changes and Additional Land, Notification of change to the Examination Timetable and Request for Further Information has been published. 26 September 2019 24 September […]
New Thriving Communities Fund launched
The Thriving Communities Fund was officially launched yesterday (9 January 2020) by Hounslow Council. Published: Friday, 10th January 2020 The Fund will make available approximately £1.9m to deserving causes. The intention is to provide a new, simplified way for community groups to apply for funding to improve their communities. The […]
Home Rental Cleaning: Move-In & Move-Out Home Rental Cleaning
Many tenants worry about getting their security deposits back. Having a professional service clean the unit after everyone has moved out is one way to help guarantee the unit will be clean and ready for inspection by the landlord. Should there be a legal dispute in the future about the […]
Remodeling: The Dos and Don’ts of Remodeling Your Basement
Remodeling your basement can be an excellent way to make more space in your house. Remodeling isn’t without difficulties, though, and you need to be mindful of county laws and ordinances, along with the weather and any potential for mold or moisture issues. It’s also possible to overdo a remodel, […]
Study: Millennial parents are more likely to consider AI for their kids’ health
A new IEEE study shows millennial parents would embrace self-driving school busses, 3D-printed organs and AI-powered assistants. Study: Millennial parents are more likely to consider AI for their kids’ health A new IEEE study shows millennial parents would embrace self-driving school busses, 3D-printed organs and AI-powered assistants. More about artificial […]
18 Excel tips every user should master
Whether you are a Microsoft Excel beginner or an advanced user, you’ll benefit from these step-by-step tutorials. Image: Bumblee_Dee, iStock/Getty Images Microsoft Excel was first released in 1985, and the spreadsheet program has remained popular through the years. You can master Excel by reading these tips and tricks on how […]
NPD’s best-selling games of the decade charts ‘Call of Duty’ domination
As usual, the NPD group has rounded up sales stats for the last month, but with the flip from 2019 to 2020 it is also listing some of the best sellers over the last ten years. Grand Theft Auto V is the best selling game across all platforms and outlets […]
Federal Reserve Board – Agencies release annual CRA asset-size threshold adjustments for small and intermediate small institutions
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. December 31, 2019 Agencies release annual CRA asset-size threshold adjustments for small and intermediate small institutions Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve Board of Governors Office of the Comptroller of the […]
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are hilarious
Has Will Smith stolen Martin Scorsese’s de-aging machine? Possibly. Because similar to Al Pacino in “The Irishman,” in “Bad Boys for Life” Smith doesn’t look like he’s aged a day since the last sequel hit theaters 17 years ago. And, for the first time in a while, neither has his […]
How Pew Research Center is approaching the 2020 election
(Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Turner) The 2020 U.S. presidential election is less than a year away. A wide field of Democrats are vying to become their party’s nominee, and Donald Trump is running for reelection amid an escalating impeachment inquiry in Congress. Already, public attention is turning to the ability […]
Bullying > Parenting with Dignity
By Mac Bledsoe There is so much being written about bullying in the media the past couple of weeks because of a few events that have caught the attention of the national media, and I would just like to weigh in on the commentary. So much of the advice being […]