This summer, speaking to workers on picket lines, rallies, or at their place of work, I found myself encountering the same words: “I can’t afford to work.” One worker spoke about the loans they’d taken out to pay for the petrol they needed to reach their job, while another listed …
Read More »Blue badge holder at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre ‘in tears’ over parking fines
A Bristol woman has been fined four times for parking in a disabled bay at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, despite being told by staff that she is permitted to use it. The penalty notices, each for £100 or £60 if paid within 28 days, were issued by Smart Parking Ltd, …
Read More »Royal Mint reveals new coins celebrating NHS and the Flying Scotsman
The collection celebrates the NHS and the Windrush generation, and the Flying Scotsman. The new set will also mark one of the biggest changes to UK coins since decimalisation as the Royal Mint shares that all new coins struck from January 1 2023 will bear the King’s portrait. Royal Mint …
Read More »‘Do not travel’ warning issued as rail strikes affect first week of 2023
Rail operator Northern has issued a new ‘do not travel’ warning to commuters looking to travel during the first week of the new year. From January 3 to January 7, services will be disrupted due to strikes by unions RMT and ASLEF. The news comes as 2022 has been affected …
Read More »Former pope Benedict shared 'great affinity' with late Queen, says Cardinal | Times Series
… and he admired the Queen for continuing her royal duties until the end, according to … Royal Mail strike dates in the run up to Christmas … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail app and website down as customers try to log on
Some Royal Mail customers have reported the organisation’s app is currently down. Royal Mail has said some customers are experiencing “difficulties” when using its website today, (December 28). A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We are very sorry for the difficulties experienced by some customers when using our website today. We …
Read More »When is the next Royal Mail strike? What we know about if there will be more postal strikes in January 2023
Royal Mail workers have been involved in widespread strike action in recent months, as part of a long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have held a series of walkouts, which Royal Mail claims have cost it in excess of £100m. The action …
Read More »Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide turners-up for 2023 are revealed by organisers
A leading light in the agricultural sector and a man who has guided generations of Ashburnians on to the right path are the two men chosen to start Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2023. NFU group secretary and Shrovetide supporter Paul Cook will be the first man to turn up a ball …
Read More »Four digit code you don’t want on your Royal Mail delivery
With posties striking just before Christmas there have been delays in parcels being delivered – and this is set to continue in the run-up to the New Year. Some customers will also risk missing deliveries due to not being at home or not getting to the door in time. Now …
Read More »Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage – BBC News
At the time of writing, some users continue to report they remain unable to access the Royal Mail app or website but reports on Down Detector are … Source link
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