Camilla’s Country Life (ITV) Rating: Sneakerhead (Dave) Rating: Garden gnomes, Jubilee china and a pair of rescued Jack Russells: if the Queen is the nation’s grandmother, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is its favourite auntie. The gnomes in her Wiltshire acres were on show as cameras peeked around the flowerbeds for …
Read More »Whether Post Office branches will be open today as workers strike
Post Office workers are set to strike amid a pay dispute with bosses. The 24-hour strike will take place today (July 14). The action is in protest to a 3% pay offer for the 2022-23 financial year, alongside a one-off lump sum payment of £500. There has been no offer …
Read More »Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature. Europe Widespread strikes in European aviation industry continue Workers at airlines and airports throughout Europe continue to fight to improve working conditions, made unendurable by increasing passenger numbers and record low staffing levels, and …
Read More »Royal Collection fails woke test as paintings are checked in case they offend modern attitudes
Royal Collection fails woke test as 2,500 paintings and photos are checked in case they offend modern attitudes Text has been updated on dozens of display pieces to reflect modern attitudes Waterloo hero Sir Thomas Picton’s portrait now cites his links to the slave trade The Royal Collection Trust has …
Read More »‘A hole in our hearts’: farewell to one of The Queen’s favourite horses
A horse described as one of The Queen’s favourites, who pulled Her Majesty’s carriage on a host of high-profile occasions, has died at the age of 27. The Horse Trust has “with an incredibly heavy heart” paid tribute to former Royal Mews favourite Daniel. “Daniel was an incredibly …
Read More »Video shows how construction of Royal Caribbean cruise ship Utopia of the Seas is well under way
By gross tonnage, these behemoths are the five biggest cruise ships on the high seas: 1. WONDER OF THE SEAS – ROYAL CARIBBEAN Launched in 2022, the record-breaking ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857, and measures 362m (1,187.8ft) in length and 64m (210ft) in width. With 2,867 staterooms, she …
Read More »Week ahead: 18 – 22 July
Welcome to the week ahead, our summary of the forthcoming key company announcements. Companies are no longer obliged to notify the London Stock Exchange (LSE) of results and trading updates, so this list does not claim to be comprehensive. You can read company announcements at http://announce.ft.com and our daily online …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals cost of stamps marking the Commonwealth Games
The eight stamps issued by Royal Mail to commemorate the Commonwealth Games 2022. Picture: Royal Mail handout A brand new set of stamps commemorating the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have been issued. The eight stamps were designed by artist Charis Tsevis, featuring illustrations of athletes competing in sports and para …
Read More »When will Royal Mail and Post Office strikes end? How long union action will go on for as staff dispute pay
Post Office workers have gone on another walkout today, protesting low pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are involved and it comes after another strike took place on Monday of this week. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s strike. When is the strike happening? Post Office …
Read More »Industrial action ‘short of strike’ at Royal Mail suspended ahead of vote on new offer
Industrial action by Royal Mail managers which was set to start tomorrow (Friday, July 15) has been suspended. Staff who are members of the Unite union were poised to work to rule until July 19 amid a dispute over jobs and pay. However, members will now be balloted in the …
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