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    Applying for settled status

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    'Home Office U-turns on rights of EU citizens who were in UK pre-Brexit ‘Lack of awareness’ of EU settled status scheme restored as reasonable grounds for late applications by permanent residence card holders'

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/19/home-office-to-allow-eu-citizens-who-missed-residency-deadline-to-stay-in-uk

    Link to FreeMovement post about change of policy:

    https://freemovement.org.uk/changes-to-treatment-of-some-late-applications-to-the-eu-settlement-scheme-in-new-guidance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=changes-to-treatment-of-some-late-applications-to-the-eu-settlement-scheme-in-new-guidance&mc_cid=8f304b7b0f&mc_eid=bcf851a85d

    The Chapel of Rest

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    'Pioneering British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died, aged 65, after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor'

    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/benjamin-zephaniah-dead-poetry-racism-birmingham-b2460061.html

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/07/a-sandy-place-a-recipe-for-a-nation-and-a-christmas-plea-three-poems-by-benjamin-zephaniah

    Just been looking at his website and found his penultimate blog post, 'I've Cried a Lot Lately', from the beginning of 2020 which contains some wise words,

    'In my last post, or blog, (or whatever you want to call it), I said that rather than ranting on about politics I was letting my music speak for me, although I found that I was spending more and more time on demonstrations. This is still true. With courts, (at home and abroad), accepting that the Chagos islanders should have the right to return, but being denied that right by the British government, the West Papuans and Yemenis struggling for their very existence as we arm their oppressors, and the Palestinian people still living under a brutal occupation that just seems to be getting worse, we should be taking to the streets. It’s the least we can do. The so called ‘international community’ are doing very little. At home I am absolutely disgusted the way the Brexit referendum was conducted. I was absolutely disgusted with the scheming and conniving employed during the recent election, and I am horrified by the corruption of many of our politicians. I understand that there are a few that are not corrupt. If you’re not sure who they are, they’re the ones that stand no chance of survival in this cesspit of political iniquity. Also in my last post, or blog, (or whatever you want to call it), I paid tribute to our teachers, nurses, refugee workers, cleaners and doctors, who hold our country together. After all I’ve saw last year I have to extend that to all the volunteers around the country. I have seen them in bookshops, hospitals, hospices, on the streets with the homeless, in shelters with the homeless, in women’s centres, children’s centres, in food banks, soup kitchens, on helplines, in animal rescue centres, and in almost every theatre I performed in on my last tour, there seemed to be an enthusiastic team of volunteers making things happen. Anyone who works in these areas, paid or volunteering, knows that we are heading into dark and difficult times, but verily I say unto you, don’t get disillusioned and downhearted, don’t feel overpowered and defeated. Do what you can. Do the little, (or the big), things that make a difference you can see. The tangible stuff. Or take to the streets to do something for the future. Do anything. Just don’t give up. Don’t let them grind you down. Rise up all ye sisters and brothers who know better. Stand firm in the downturn.

    Benjamin Zephaniah' [https://benjaminzephaniah.com/ive-cried-a-lot-lately/]

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    Cost of living crisis - practical advice, signposting & ideas: heating & eating etc.

    in The Lounge

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    Money Saving Expert advice re: fixing your energy tarif (updated  16th Nov 2023):

    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/-are-there-any-cheap--fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it--/

     

    I looked it up having just read a report in the Guardian on the latest predictions on the energy cap:

    https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/nov/16/energy-bills-great-britain-rise-january-cap-gas-prices

    Attempted break-in overnight Underhill Rd (Towards Horniman/south circular end)

    in General ED Issues / Gossip

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    Woken up at 1.45 or so to noise of someone trying to kick in our side gate which luckily held. He then appears to have popped next door to the empty house under renovation and managed to open a window. By the time I noticed half an hour later (feeling jittery and checking windows and doors!) and police attended (very quick response) no-one found on site.

    Description: Middle-aged (?) white, average height male, short dark hair with a distinctive bald patch. Wearing white/light grey trainers and dark clothing with longish, hooded dark padded jacket.

    Letting neighbours know in case anyone else had any problems overnight and warning about local activity.

    Stay safe.

     

     

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    Low water pressure Underhill Rd this morning (Saturday) - anyone else?

    in General ED Issues / Gossip

    Posted · Edited by IlonaM

    Some water but low pressure this morning at Horniman/South Circular end of Underhill Rd. Anyone else finding water problems?

    Nextdoor has a thread also about Brixton & Streatham Hill [https://nextdoor.co.uk/p/WhkHwYzrmsPN?post=17592221334879&utm_source=email&is=tpe&section=post&mar=true&ct=TjzWracS_Hd81t-L57ekV7OxxQYPRRUMJ3Avo84myUlrcDUPCnrbwt0omMuDHfbm&ec=OWKiQRDj9vEHAYwTV6YMARldwuFdgGkeefhwfGYAE0s%3D&mobile_deeplink_data=eyJhY3Rpb24iOiAidmlld19wb3N0IiwgInBvc3QiOiAxNzU5MjIyMTMzNDg3OX0%3D&link_source_user_id=17592188300251].

    Not seeing a report on ThamesWater website.

    New £1bn government upgrade to plug Great Britain’s draughtiest homes [Guardian article and direct link]

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    Link to Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/sep/14/great-britain-draughtiest-homes-scheme-insulation-energy-bills

    'Households could save up to £400 a year on energy bills under a new means-tested scheme to insulate more than 300,000 of Great Britain’s draughtiest homes.

    The government is spending £1bn on grants for homes that have low energy efficiency ratings and are in lower council tax bands.

    The Great British insulation scheme, which was announced in November and is up and running, will offer upgrades – such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation – that could cut energy costs by between £300 to £400 a year.

    ...'

    Direct link: https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme

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