The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) met Sunday on the eve of ballot results being announced over the sell-out deal negotiated by Communication Workers Union (CWU) leaders Dave Ward and Andy Furey with Royal Mail. The national ballot closes at 12pm Tuesday. A statement produced by the Postal Workers Rank-and-File …
Read More »Witney Carnival: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang leads parade
This year’s theme was books and stories with the 1968 film being one of the most popular children’s movies of all time. The famous flying car started the procession at about 11am as six steam traction engines and the Caledonian Pipe and Drum Band followed behind. READ MORE: Teenage boy arrested after teacher stabbed …
Read More »President Biden appears to be reluctant to end conversation with King’s guardsman
President Joe Biden appeared to be reluctant to end his conversation with a King’s guardsman while a smiling Charles tried to usher him along on his first visit to the UK since missing the Coronation. The King tried to move the American president along when he was visiting Windsor Castle …
Read More »A Bicester-based milliner showcased her designs at Royal Ascot | Oxford Mail
An enterprising milliner based in Bicester took her designs to Royal Ascot where they received lots of press attention. Source link
Read More »Royal Mail cuts hours at half its customer service points | Royal Mail
Royal Mail has reduced the opening hours at half of its customer service points in the UK on Monday, with critics warning it could affect workers and businesses. The postal giant has 1,200 customer service points in total where customers can drop off parcels or pick up post that could …
Read More »Did President Biden Breach Royal Protocol by Putting His Hand on King Charles’ Back? The Palace Responds
The King welcomed President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle for their first formal meeting of the new royal reign Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images King Charles and President Joe Biden meet at Windsor Castle on July 10 Royal protocol is more casual than it used to be. King Charles …
Read More »National Housing Federation – The future of pensions – Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution (or Collective Defined Contribution) model
For the housing sector, a move away from the Defined Benefit (DB) model towards the Defined Contribution (DC) model continues. There is also another model being used for the first time by Royal Mail called Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) – although this is not yet approved for use by multi …
Read More »Evri holds celebrity bake sale to raise funds for LGBT+ charity
Parcel delivery firm Evri has teamed up with Leeds-born Matt Jameson of Married at First Sight fame, to raise funds for a local LGBT+ charity Out Together, which raises awareness for the LGBT+ community. The bake sale saw Evri staff showcase their culinary skills, bringing an array of baked …
Read More »King and President Biden’s meeting reinforces US-UK special relationship
Charles hosted President Biden for tea and talks, in his private Windsor Castle sitting room, which lasted about 20 minutes – and they also viewed US-related items from the Royal Collection. Ahead of the meeting, it was reported climate change was due to be discussed, and at the conclusion of …
Read More »7 most common breeds of dogs and cats targeted in scams
As well as thinking about the ideal breed to suit your lifestyle, finding a reputable breeder has been made more difficult than ever before due to online scams. People are now losing an average £307 to pet scams and so far this year, there has been a 24% rise compared …
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