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Another day, another online debate about splitting the bill.

A number of posts claiming the money spent on the Covid-19 Test and Trace programme could fund a 15% pay rise for every NHS worker for 35 years have been shared on social media again.

Posts shared on Facebook a number of times in early July said: “The money the Tories wasted on the failed Test & Trace would have paid for a 15% pay rise for every NHS worker from now until 2058.”

And an image posted to Facebook in May contains the claim: “The money the Tories spaffed on Test & Trace would have paid for a 15% pay rise for every NHS worker from now until 2058.” This wording is identical to a viral claim we looked at in January.

These claims are not true. As we’ve written many times before, the total budget over two years for NHS Test and Trace was £37 billion,…

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When selecting the right web hosting service for your needs, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and make the wrong decision. However, choosing the wrong hosting provider can lead to slow load times, poor security measures, and even website crashes. That’s why we’ve put together this guide so that you won’t fall into the trap.

Choosing the Right Hosting Provider for You

Picking the right hosting provider is undoubtedly one of the most critical decisions you will make for your website. Top-notch web hosting for growing businesses must consider uptime, security measures, and support options. And here’s how to begin your search.

• Take traffic volume and website size into account.
• Consider shared hosting if you are just starting out.
• Get VPS or dedicated server plans for larger…

Having a dinner party is a great way to bring your friends together and relax at home while enjoying delicious food and wine. It’s much more affordable and convenient than going out, as you don’t have to spend money on transportation or deal with slow service and extra charges.

However, one guest had an unpleasant surprise when they were asked to pay for the ingredients per person, even though they had brought a bottle of wine and were invited to the party.

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This incident was shared on the online forum Mumsnet.

A man wrote, “We were invited to a friend’s house for dinner. Took a bottle of good wine with us, we wouldn’t ever go empty-handed. We had a good meal, but they sent us a message after asking for money for each individual! This seemed…