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Hey guys, bit of an odd one. Got home today to find that there is no hot water coming through my shower or sink upstairs. Seems the burner doesn't ignite on those things anymore, however if I turn my bath tap on, in the same room,instant hot water. If I then turn the shower on, after...

Nick Clegg has come out in favour of giving away free shares for publically (atleast partially) owned banks to people on the electoral register. What they are ACTUALLY proposing is that they give you the shares, but when you sell them you have to pay the government back what they themselves...

After the announcement of the wedding it has to be asked

I don't know what's going on with these women. Firstly yesterday they were claiming that it wasn't fair that midwifes didn't spend enough time helping them after their pregnancy......to help them lose weight.... And today, apparently giving birth hurts too much. Jesus....

So what are everyone's views on this? I'm guessing, judging by the type of forum that this is that most will be in favour of the changes to increase the students share of the debt caused by further education. It would seem only far that adults (people 18+) pay for services that they want to...

OK, so the new Equality Law states that no-one can be discriminated against for..well pretty much anything...including AGE. They also updated the minimum wage... •£5.93 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over •£4.92 - the 18-20 rate •£3.64 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school...

OK, so apparently the country is going to be ruined in the next couple of months by spending cuts. What makes me laugh is that no-one is reporting on the obvious self interest in this message! Of course they are going to say that! If people are let go, they do not pay the unions anymore...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7914719/Rich-thick-kids-do-better-at-school-says-Gove.html So it goes to show, even if by some fluke, the lower classes have smart children, their own bone idleness and refusal to support their children stunt their potential. I'm sure...

Please play the video in the background while you read the story./ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/7820080/Labours-Nick-Palmer-become-first-ex-MP-to-go-on-the-dole.html

If our neighbouring country...say... N.Ireland, If N.Ireland were attacking us, blowing **** up in our country, planting bombs, shooting our troops and shooting missles at us...mainly using weapons smuggled into the country, wouldn't we... 1) Ask to be let on board ships entering the area...

And the award for the most inappropriate comment goes to... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7774283/PhD-student-appears-in-court-charged-with-prostitute-murders.html

I laughed so hard when I saw this! Ka Pow! Yep that is the bulls horn going in his neck and coming out his mouth! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/7753416/Matador-in-hospital-after-horrific-goring.html Oh no, the poor bull murderer got hurt by a bull. HAHA!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/7745868/Scientist-Craig-Venter-creates-life-for-first-time-in-laboratory-sparking-debate-about-playing-god.html Pretty big news huh?

Inspired by Alsheating's poll

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/15/liberal-democrats-grassroots-members Ahh, poor liddle widdle liberals. Bet her parent's are so proud :P From what I can tell it is stupid students complaining that they have to pay their own fees and loans (which are optional and are likely...

Looking at the map, it is quite clear that there is a fundamental difference in how Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England think. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/2432632/UK-General-Election-2010-political-map.html Is it time we devolved completely? As whatever happens the...

What the hell is this country coming to when teachers can refuse to carry out tests and keep their job?? Maybe next they will claim that teaching people to write is too stressful and it would be best if we didn't do that either. ...and we wonder why our education system is so crap. "Hi...

OK, there have been a lot of small debates breaking out in a lot of threads about the Pros and Cons of both these systems. Very briefly (so i can try and remain unbiased) here are what we have so far. FPTP. Pros - 1) More likely to end up with a Majority meaning more decisive actions. 2)...

According to NOMIS, 15% of all adults in the UK are on benefits. That is over 1/5th of everything the government gets in tax, goes directly to people's pockets in benefits....this is not including free prescriptions, council tax relief, free dental that they also get. This is actual cash...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/charity-that-sterilises-addicts-to-come-to-uk-1940722.html I don't really see the draw backs... anyone?