* Posts by Richard Turton

4 publicly visible posts • joined 18 Nov 2008

McKinnon supporters petition Downing Street

Richard Turton
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@ One Sided

We should not forget that the extradition arrangements being used have not been ratified by the US government and in similar circumstances a US citizen would not be coming to Britian for justice.

Now that is one sided!

Three months on, you still can't get off the DNA database

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@Wize

You have been watching too many US Crime Dramas, we are talking about English law!

British troops to wear smart earplugs in Afghan combat

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Only the MoD

would pay £500 for earplugs that can be purchased for less than £100.

http://www.frockstockandbarrel.co.uk/shootingProducts.htm

UK govt cuts web shoppers a break

Richard Turton
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Plus Royal Mail handling fee

On low value items (but still over the £18 VAT bar) the real killer is the Royal Mail handling charge of £8 to collect the VAT and duty.

Check out - http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400044&mediaId=400362

"Any package assessed by HM Revenue and Customs as being liable for Customs charges will also incur a Royal Mail handling fee of £8."