Woods has not travelled to Hoylake for the 151st Open as he continues to recover from surgery, but the 15-time major winner recorded a video message to thank the Association of Golf Writers for being given their award for Outstanding Services to Golf. “Sorry I can’t be with you tonight,” …
Read More »British passports to be issued in King Charles’ name
The official travel documents were supplied in the name of “Her Majesty” during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years. British passports were revived with traditional dark blue covers post-Brexit. It is the first time since 1952 – the end of the reign of the last …
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European stocks are roughly flat around noon in lackluster trade on Tuesday with investors largely refraining from making significant moves, as they await some key economic and earnings updates from the U.S. and major European nations. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 is up 0.3%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 …
Read More »Children lost in flooding as US endures extreme weather
Pennsylvania authorities drew on 100 people, drones and cadaver dogs in their search for two missing children whose family’s car was swept away in flash flooding that ravaged the East Coast over the weekend. Other parts of the country endured threateningly high temperatures and severe air pollution from Canadian wildfires. …
Read More »Royal Mail transitions HGV fleet to renewable diesel alternative
Royal Mail is taking action to reduce emissions from its larger fleet by introducing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative, for some of its heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The first locations to transition to HVO include the Sheffield mail centre, Midlands Super Hub and Manchester vehicle operating centre, …
Read More »SALLY SORTS IT: DVLA drove me mad with licence delays that’s stopping me from picking up my motorhome!
I am having a nightmare with the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) renewing my driving licence so that I can pick up a motorhome I am purchasing. It is now well beyond the three weeks the DVLA claims it takes to issue the licence. The packet was signed for …
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The CWU's deal with the Royal Mail seems like a cop out – and some members think it is · Robert Halfon on GMB talking university caps … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail wins HM Passport Office contract
Royal Mail has won a five-year contract for the collection and delivery of passports and supporting documents for HM Passport Office. It will also handle a range of other important documents, including UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) travel documents. ‘) } // –> In addition, the contract includes the delivery …
Read More »First British passports to be issued in His Majesty’s name
British passports bearing the title “His Majesty” will start being issued in the name of the King this week. For more than 70 years they have been supplied in the name of “Her Majesty”, bearing traditional blue covers since Brexit. It is the first time since 1952, and the end …
Read More »Sending a package to Northern Ireland is the signal for a near riot in an obscure committee
“It’s bent!” shouted Mark Francois. “Bent!” And with that verdict, the Second Delegated Legislation Committee descended into a wild riot of affronted dignity and unparliamentary language. How did we get here? This obscure committee was set to wave through something thrilling called the Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 – …
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