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    Ease of walking off without paying by accident at self checkouts?

    Amazingly, I’ve not come across a shop where I’m required to scan a receipt to exit, and I do use some of the chains mentioned. But, how does the act of scanning a receipt deter shoplifting? It only shows I’ve bought something, not that I’ve paid for everything. Could I use a receipt for a...
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    Union Jack-style Great British Railways branding at major Glasgow station angers Scottish government officials

    I was about to make this exact point but you beat me to it. I support Scottish independence but voted Labour. My Dad supports the Union but voted SNP. We both just happened to prefer the candidate from ‘the other side’ as a potential representative. Edit: (I know this means we cancelled each...
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    So SWR, why do you need my phone number?

    Have you contacted them directly to ask?
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    GWR two passengers left behind at Paddington

    Why did he decide this point was immediately prior to the very last two passengers boarding? It’s hard to tell from the clip but it doesn’t look like anyone else is attempting to get on after the two women. In my opinion, you shouldn’t let anyone on once the dispatch process has started but he...
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    World Cup 2026

    Belgium should seriously consider boycotting the rest of the tournament, regardless of possible sanctions.
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    World Cup 2026

    We’ll be out after the first 3 games. Just let us have this.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Spoiler: It won’t be.
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    Avanti - Train Manager - Recruitment Discussion

    My neighbour, who is not internal, and has no railway experience whatsoever, has received an email to say he is through to the next stage. Assuming the whole thing is a fix just because you didn’t get through sounds a bit like sour grapes to be honest.
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    Introduction of European Entry-Exit Scheme (EES)

    Our experience of Rome Fiumicino this week was 30 minutes in the queue at arrivals and 30 seconds (no, really) in the queue at departures. We used the machines and got a stamp on arrival. We used only the machines (no stamp) on departure.
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    Strathclyde manning agreement

    You can be recruited via an agency and still be directly employed. It just means the agency manages the recruitment process.
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    Do you have any phobias?

    Swimming in open bodies of water does it for me. I’m not scared of drowning but the fear is what might be in there with me. If I do ever find myself in the sea on holiday (which is very, very rare), I constantly hear the Jaws theme in my head.
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    Can you get sued for attempting to administer CPR?

    If you do CPR and don’t break a rib, you’re not doing it properly.
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    Trail hunting hopefully to be banned

    Please, please, please never use a glue trap. They are horrifically cruel and a terrifying and agonising way to go for whichever poor creature gets stuck in them.
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    Alex Salmond has died after falling ill in North Macedonia

    Would you like to elaborate?
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    Outrage as London tube driver whips up passengers to chant pro-Palestinian slogans

    Personal views should remain personal when at work. I fear this driver may be having an awkward meeting with management on Monday.
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