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Change to Specialist Quality Mark Accreditation Period

The Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) accreditation period will be increasing from 3 years to 5 years from Wednesday 1 October 2025. HM GovernmentSource

Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras reappointed as Board Members of the National Citizen Service Trust

Amanda Timberg and Darren Xiberras have been reappointed by HM The King as Board Members to support with the orderly wind-down of the National Citizen Service Trust. Darren (as Chair) and Amanda (as member) play an important… HM GovernmentSource

Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Captain Ernest Cecil Blencowe has finally been identified and marked. HM GovernmentSource

Director of mobile phone shops given suspended sentence for £150,000 Covid loan fraud

Zahid Afzal, of Pembrokeshire, fraudulently claimed extra Covid Bounce Back loans for his phone sales and merchandise companies. HM GovernmentSource

Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Company Serjeant Major (CSM) Harry Lowe (born in Derby) has finally been identified and marked. HM GovernmentSource

Rakuten Referral Bonus: Cash Back (June, 2025)

Rakuten Referral Bonus: $40 Cash Back (June, 2025)

Update: the limited-time $40 Rakuten referral welcome bonus detailed below for new users that sign up using our Rakuten referral link is currently not active. When active, it slightly bests the default $30 Rakuten welcome bonus and a Rakuten cash back boost referral bonus that were previously available.

Is Rover Worth It? A Guide to Making Money with Rover

Is Rover worth it? Have you been thinking about turning your love for pets into extra cash? Rover is a pet-sitting and dog-walking platform, great for people looking to get started in this side hustle. I have personally made money on Rover as a dog walker and sitter,

9 Real Ways To Get Free Samples (Yes, These Actually Work!)

Want to learn how to get free samples without paying anything? I’ve always loved testing out new products and learning how to get free stuff. Whether it’s a new moisturizer, snack, baby item, or even laundry detergent, getting free samples is one of the easiest (and fun) ways

UK interest rate cut may not be enough to improve voters’ dim view of the government | Heather Stewart

Bank’s move appears to go against the theory that rate cuts will lead to rising inflation and higher wage demands Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up? The return of spring weather across much of the UK last week brought

Bank of England should promise lower interest rates and see off Nigel Farage | Phillip Inman

Rate-setters would fuel growth by clarifying policy and bringing rates low enough to boost growth How can the Bank of England avoid being a loyal and trusted friend to Nigel Farage? That’s easy. It could say the cost of borrowing will tumble over the next year, step by

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