Jonathan Ditchburn

Why the martial arts

Millions of people World Wide, both past and present, practice the martial arts, and although the reasons for participating may have changed slightly over the centuries the fundamentals […]

Job-Related Tax Allowances
If you are employed in a job that requires you to wear a uniform, specialist clothing then you are probably entitled to claim what HMRC defines as Job Expenses. This is a flat rate […]

It’s the North London derby on Sunday, and both teams will be going into the game with their tales up having secured wins at the weekend. Arsenal were gritty in their win at surprise team of the season B […]

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany’s biggest bank in a money laundering investigation.
BBC News – Business

Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
BBC News – Middle East

Rio state governor Luiz Fernando Pezão is suspected of taking bribes when he was deputy governor.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

German leader urges “sensible dialogue” as Ukraine asks Nato to send ships after a clash with Russia.
BBC News – Europe

Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted the BBC’s offer but Labour would prefer ITV.
BBC News – UK

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.
BBC News – US & Canada

Kenya’s anti-graft unit launches a manhunt after police officers free colleagues accused of bribery.
BBC News – Africa

The case below highlights the danger of posting any potentially sensitive information online. In a nutshell an angry bank customer posted info via Twitter which was used to pose as the bank trying to sort out his […]

Maps and charts following the rise and fall of so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
BBC News – Middle East

Rosario Murillo, wife of President Ortega, and her security advisor are accused of human rights abuses.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

“I don’t like the aggression,” the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.
BBC News – Europe

The Treasury’s Brexit forecasts are to be published as the PM heads to Scotland to defend her deal.
BBC News – UK

Cindy Hyde-Smith holds off a strong Democratic challenge in a vote overshadowed by racial acrimony.
BBC News – US & Canada

Tanzanian President Magufuli may have some controversial – bordering on deplorable policies towards homosexuals and young women, however he does have a point when stating that at least China’s humanitarian aid “is […]

Bosses of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers to face MPs’ questions about their environmental impact.
BBC News – Business

Matthew Hedges is released from jail despite the United Arab Emirates maintaining he is a spy.
BBC News – Middle East

Central American migrants tried to cross into the US illegally on Sunday by jumping a border fence.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean