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The UK Government is set to reverse a Supreme Court decision on litigation funding in order to allow sub-postmasters to take the Post Office to court. Speaking to the Financial Times, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told the paper that he planned “at the first legislative opportunity” to reverse “the damaging effects” of a Supreme Court ruling last year. Back in July, the highest court in the UK ruled that litigation funding agreements (LFA) did not constitute a damages-based agreement. The latter needs to meet certain conditions to be enforceable and most LFAs currently do not meet these conditions. The decision…

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Vote for your star man in KentOnline’s team of the week.Congratulations to Corinthian defender Sam Fitzgerald, who won last week’s poll with 31% of the vote after his goal and clean sheet in a 3-0 win at former club Fisher.Have a look at today’s XI and pick your favourite at the bottom of the page.Bobby Mason kept another clean sheet as Sittingbourne won 2-0 at Broadbridge Heath to continue their Isthmian South East promotion challenge.Teenager Dean Nayler produced an excellent performance at the back as Corinthian came from a goal down to beat Whitstable 3-1 in Southern Counties East. Jack…

Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J16 and J18 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 15 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 15 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Source link

Shaka is a London-based startup using eSIM technology to offer custom mobile plans for brands. Shaka eliminates barriers like legacy systems, high setup costs, and lengthy timelines in telecoms, making mobile plans easily accessible for brands. Shaka’s products include a SaaS end-to-end product with a simple API, enabling brands to offer mobile plans instantly and cost-effectively.   Website:     What is Shaka?   Shaka is a startup headquartered in London, specialising in embedded mobile connectivity. It’s transforming the telecom industry by using eSIM technology to enable brands to provide mobile plans directly to consumers. Founded in 2023, Shaka recently…

A study found that only 11.5% of people aged over 65 had an emergency plan in case of a crisis caused by severe weather Source link

Fidelity Digital suggests that 2024 might witness a resurgence of institutional interest in DeFi yields. In its recently released 2024 Digital Assets Look Ahead report, asset manager Fidelity Investments predicts a potential resurgence of institutional interest in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and stablecoins, based on the Federal Reserve‘s anticipated interest rate cuts. Stablecoins and Institutional Adoption Fidelity Digital, the crypto arm of the firm identifies stablecoins, pegged to the US dollar, as a catalyst for adoption in 2024. The report suggests that traditional finance firms exploring stablecoins for settlements could bring legitimacy to these digital assets. Payment, remittances, and international trade…

Lately I’ve been wearing this DeMellier tote on repeat (you can see it styled here) and have received quite a few questions about the bag. How I am liking it? Is it durable? What can I comfortably fit inside? Today I am breaking down more about the brand, all the things I love about the tote itself and what functionalities it has. Let’s dive into my full review of the DeMellier New York tote! I have the DeMellier New York tote in black small grain cow leather. The bag is fully lined, has four gold feet at bottom, and has…

A major emergency response was mounted after a blaze erupted at a detached house, with 25 firefighters rushing to the scene.Six fire engines were sent to the property in Hillcrest Road, Saltwood, near Hythe just before 4pm yesterday.A total of 25 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze. Library imageCrews discovered smoke coming from the home and set about tackling the flames.A spokesperson for the fire service said: “A positive pressure ventilation fan was set up to drive smoke and fumes from the property, while a height vehicle platform was used to remove roof tiles and allow access to the…

A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diabetic eye exams significantly increase completion rates of screenings designed to prevent potentially blinding diabetes eye diseases (DED). During the exam, pictures are taken of the backs of the eyes without the need to dilate them, and AI is used to provide an immediate result. The study noted that the AI-driven technology used in the exams may close “care gaps” among racial and ethnic minority youth with diabetes, populations with historically higher rates of DED and less access to or adherence…