Helen Lewis

@taxqueen49 I believe that’s the block they used for Poirot’s flat in the 1990s David Suchet episodes.

Memories of living in the Square Mile 😀

"I have a speech here. It's from Donald Trump, and it's in his own words as usual, so I'll read it out."

@Azeem_Majeed What vaccines are available, will all 18 year olds have had them (I believe one was introduced relatively recently and so not given to this cohort as babies?) and if they are missed can you get them privately?

The tragic death of two university students in Kent shows the seriousness of meningitis. All young people should ensure they are up to date with their vaccines including MenACWY. Awareness of the symptoms of meningitis and prompt treatment are also essential to improve outcomes.

@SimonCalder Are their any exceptions for school trips?

EU entry-exit system. The whole digital borders plan is due to be complete within weeks: 9 April 2026. But confusion abounds, eg: “I’ve registered on a previous trip. Am I fast-tracked next time?” (No) “Can I register my biometrics in advance?” (No) More🔽 independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

@forwardnotback Sorry to hear this Tim. Always loved the quizzes and always made a point of reading your tweets. Sending you best wishes.

Quick update, sorry no more #twitterquiz I am in critical care in Portsmouth and gravely ill. Sorry for the message, thanks for all the fun and friendship over the years. I can’t reply to messages.

@kfRedhot Adam’s Family Values

Film set at a summer camp in America and they have to put on a show or something and it's kind of Police Academy humour maybe the guy that shrunk the kids is in it?

Hopefully closer to some answers for Rob’s loved ones.

@nationalrailenq Can my son use his smart card (discounted college travel between Paignton and Exeter Saint David’s) from Paignton as far as Newton Abbott on the bus, then switch to the train to Exeter?

🎟️ #GWRWeather - Between Newton Abbot and Paignton: Tickets will be accepted on the following routes at no extra cost: Stagecoach South West on routes 2, 7, 12, 22, 38, 39, 55, 80 and 355.

⚠️NEW: #GWRWeather - Poor weather to affect Great Western Railway services until the end of the day ℹ️nationalrail.co.uk/service-disrup…

Merry Xmas farmers and small business owners - £1m BOR/APR limit increased to £2.5m! But why cave so late and why announce it now, 2 days before Xmas? gov.uk/government/new…

I make it OOTLAR o’clock.

10 years on…more sobbing

@rbeccabeneworth @hmtreasury @HMRCgovuk @GilesMooney @ICAEW_Tax I understand that it is expected by the end of the day…(!)

Has anyone seen the OOTLAR? @hmtreasury @HMRCgovuk @GilesMooney @ICAEW_Tax

Hey @Tractive ; you are a nightmare to get hold of! Please contact me asap about the urgent issue that I contacted you about THREE HOURS ago!

@BarbaraRich_law I was 17 at the time and I remember this all over the news at the time. I have no idea how anyone in the UK could have missed it!

The increase in women’s state pension age from 60 to 65, made by the Pensions Act 1995 and to take effect from 2010 onwards, a 15 year lead in, was widely covered in the media at the time. Absurd for WASPI to claim that they speak for “a huge number of women left in ignorance”

Full inquest into the death of Rob Spray, the England fan who died in Bulgaria over five years ago, will be heard before a jury after the coroner at a pre-inquest on Tuesday said there could be reason to suspect it was “unlawful” telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/…

@DavidMuttering I made the top 10 with these bad boys…

Might put this on LinkedIn. Aiming for Top 10 for 2025.

Do you have spare wool lying around? 🧶 Our fabulous designers for Cinderella are looking for wool to use in the show (any colour and length would be gratefully accepted!). If you think you can help us out, shoot us a direct message or email info@exeternorthcott.co.uk. 💌

@DanNeidle Agreed. This is what I have written up for @TolleyTax . Spread assets between husband and wife. Incentive to gift to next generation earlier as still no IHT if you survive the seven years.

Thoughts?

Hang on tax people, isn't the £1m cap on APR/BPR actually £2m for married couples? Because they can use old style "first death gives £1m to the kids using his £1m exemption; second death gives the rest to the kids, using her £1m exemption". ?

For goodness sake. Despite big tax rises overall chancellor has done it again. Fuel duty frozen and "temporary" 5p cut kept. This government is supposed to care about climate change. And I'm willing to bet fiscal numbers assume increases into the future. How much longer?

Still scarred by the March 2006 trust changes, I need to read the documents before I can relax…