Accio money.A worn-out original copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” purchased for less than $1, is now estimated to be worth a whopping $6,300.Experts confirmed the novel was one of only 500 copies of the beloved book published in 1996 by Bloomsbury and one of only 300 sent to libraries around the UK, according to South West News Service.Much like Harry Potter at the start of the beloved series, staff at the Wolverhampton Library were unaware of its magical properties and thought it was too damaged for people to borrow anymore — and decided to sell it instead.An eagled-eyed buyer recognized the book’s value, purchasing it for under a solitary buck and storing it in a box at home. However, it’s believed the unnamed man lost the novel when his collection got too big, reported SWNS.The J.
Calls for nail bars to be licensed over safety and slavery fears
12.06.2023 - 13:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The booming nail bar business in West Lothian may soon be licensed to tackle concerns over safety standards and modern slavery.
The council has existing powers which could also be used to ensure safety for both customers and staff, Bathgate’ SNP councillor Pauline Stafford said.
Councillor Stafford raised a motion to a meeting of the full council calling for regulation of the business.
Nail bars have opened up in towns and villages across West Lothian in the last few years offering manicure services and other treatments as well as acrylic nail extensions.
While treatments are relatively cheap there are dangerous chemicals which can be used.
Across the UK, there have also been concerns about modern slavery and people trafficking.
Many young women from South East Asia work in the sector.
Cllr Stafford told the meeting: “While for many this is a relatively low-cost procedure which they purchase frequently, there are a number of issues associated including health and safety risks and the potential for some of these businesses to attract human trafficking and exploitation.”
The council has the right to licence nail bars and neighbouring authorities such as East Lothian already require nail bar businesses to have a public entertainment licence to operate.
Cllr Stafford highlighted major issues from the rapid expansion of the business.
These include the use of untrained technicians and the use of a polymerising agent called methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which has been banned in the USA and other countries.
It is cheaper than safer agents and is relied upon by many businesses because it costs less and forms nail extensions faster than others, enabling quicker customer turnover.
Some of the risks of using MMA can include respiratory problems,
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