The coronation-themed celebratory treat at the Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel was inspired by King Charles’ favourite aromatic tea, Darjeeling. Residents and guests will be able to tuck into specially created Pimm’s royale and a choice of classic British treats including finger sandwiches, scones, patisseries, cake and teas. A special coronation cake …
Read More »Royal Mail launches automatic redeliveries across the UK
From today, mailmen will automatically redeliver parcels the next day if a customer is not home for a delivery the first time around. The recipient will receive a card after the first delivery attempt advising that the mailman will return the next working day, offering alternative options if required. The …
Read More »USPS Delays Deployment of Electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles
USPS has delayed the deployment of the electric version of its new Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) until next year, according to new court documents. The Postal Service originally had projected the first electric delivery vans to hit the road by the end of 2023. Don’t Miss Following years of …
Read More »Hillsborough postbox gets royal makeover ahead of King Charles coronation
A Co Down postbox is one of four across the UK receiving a makeover to mark the coronation of Britain’s King Charles this weekend. The postbox in Hillsborough is being repainted with a special emblem to mark the coronation, which is being held in London this Saturday. Three other postboxes …
Read More »Who is still striking and which disputes are resolved? | Politics News
Industrial action has been taking place across the country for months, as various sectors have been at loggerheads with their employers over pay and conditions. But where have we got to in the different disputes? And are more strike dates upcoming? Take a look at our guide below: Junior doctors …
Read More »Duke of Kent and Japan’s Emperor Akihito among seven royal survivors from Queen’s Coronation
Dozens of royals and hundreds of other dignitaries attended the Queen’s Coronation in 1953. Yet only seven members of the Royal Family who were there on that incredible day in Westminster Abbey nearly 70 years ago are still alive, and not all will be at King Charles’s Coronation this weekend. Besides …
Read More »Opposition grows to CWU agreement with Royal Mail: “It’s all about profit on the backs of postal workers”
The World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) is publishing further correspondence from postal workers in Britain exposing the sweatshop conditions being enforced by Royal Mail, with the full collaboration of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The latest comments are from postal workers opposing the CWU’s sell-out joint agreement with Royal Mail …
Read More »Royal memorabilia a hit as UK coronation nears – Yahoo News
Tourists and fans of the British royal family packed London souvenir … Coronation stamps issued by Royal Mail in honour of King Charles and … Source link
Read More »‘Rock solid’ or rock bottom? What the papers say about UK support for royals | King Charles coronation
Last week, a poll suggested British public support for monarchy was at a historic low. Days earlier, another said nearly four in 10 young adults wanted an elected UK head of state. But this week, other surveys – covered prominently in right-leaning newspapers – claim to have uncovered a reignited …
Read More »Slough local election 2023: The battlegrounds to watch out for
All of the 42 seats at the local authority are up for grabs this time around as opposed to previous years where only a third were up almost every year. This means there is a chance for the ruling Slough Labour Group, which has run the council for most of …
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