As well as the harm it does to animals, the police warn that this substance contaminates the streets. What’s more, humans will breathe it and are at risk of conjunctivitis. Not only that, it can cause breathing difficulties and asthma. Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds

Many people believe that this could potentially work. However, recent studies have shown that far from achieving their objective, it actually makes things worse and harms animals. When out walking you might have seen yellow dust on a street corner? Well, this is sulphur, a “home remedy” which people believe will stop dogs urinating there. However, in recent months, doubts have been raised. Sulphur and dogs, does it really work? Let us find out. The problem has become so serious in cities like Valencia, Oviedo, Barcelona, Madrid, and Malaga, that the use of sulphur in the streets is strictly forbidden. Anyone who uses it will be fined, with penalties reaching up to €750. Alternative Home Remedies White Spirit. Alcohol has a strong smell that dogs do not like. However, so that it is not too aggressive for their noses, mix it with water. Make a mixture of one part alcohol and two parts water, and spray it over the area. Vinegar and ammonia have the same effect.Lemon. The acidity in lemons is a repellent for dogs. Although the smell of lemon is very pleasant to us, it is too strong for dogs and they are likely to turn away. You only need to squeeze some lemon juice from two or three lemons and spray it over the area you want to keep dogs away from. NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives Here is a list of home-made repellents that work. In fact, they will not do any harm to either you or your pet, nor to any other animal.

Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, national insurance and more Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, housing, national insurance and more Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7% Not only that, the police have also asked that anyone who sees this substance in the street, to report it for the police to investigate. They are trying to look out for the safety of animals. It is Harmful to Us Furthermore, it is a highly flammable substance that can start fires. We should not forget that it can go off in the air or with oxidisable elements. As a result, sulphur is a danger to both humans and pets. In fact, the police claim that there is no real evidence that using sulphur to ward off dogs even works. It is just a popular myth.Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement. NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024.

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