Battle royal to lift growth, says ALEX BRUMMER: In spite of the resilience of services sector, there is industrial and economic disruption everywhere you look Growth is proving heavy lifting against a background of double-digit inflation Using tax cuts as a quick fix to encourage expansion is not enough What …
Read More »Air delivery: super semen delivered by plane to beat bank holiday traffic
When it’s a bank holiday and your mare needs inseminating that day and the semen is hours away, what do you do? Deliver it by air, of course. The Bullimores wanted to breed a full sibling to their seven-year-old out of Sarah’s five-star mare Lilly Corinne and by Amiro Z, …
Read More »Diversity takes centre-stage at King Charles III’s Coronation
DEFENCE FORCE personnel and police officers from British overseas territories in the Caribbean will be taking part in the King’s Coronation ceremony tomorrow (May 6) which has been described as the most diverse royal coronation in British history. They will join nearly 4,000 military marching troops taking part in the …
Read More »Royal Mail workers speak out against union-company agreement in run-up to ballot: “Most of us feel the CWU proposed deal is a sellout”
Postal workers are continuing to write to the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) voicing opposition to the sell-out deal between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail (RM). CWU headquarters are stepping up their marketing exercise to promote the agreement, but their claims to have pushed the company back …
Read More »Coronation weather: Showers could cancel royal flypast
A flypast to mark King Charles’s Coronation could be cancelled due to a high chance of showers, according to the RAF. Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston said there was a ’50/50′ chance of the flyover going ahead over The Mall and Buckingham Palace tomorrow due to a 70 per …
Read More »RTL Today – A new Britain?: King Charles’s reign rings in the changes
From the national anthem to coins, stamps, prisons and warships, many everyday aspects of life in Britain have changed between the accession of King Charles III and his coronation on Saturday. The change in monarch triggered a wave of changes throughout Britain and the other Commonwealth realms where he is …
Read More »Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame CEO speaks out on Iron Maiden snub
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Greg Harris has discussed Iron Maiden‘s absence from this year’s inductees list while reflecting on the other nominees. Iron Maiden, who were included on the fan ballot this year, were not among the names announced on May 3 when the 2023 induction list …
Read More »Are Post Offices open and post delivered on King Charles’ Coronation bank holiday?
The Coronation of King Charles III will take place this weekend, marking one of the most historic royal events in many Brits’ lifetimes. The country has also been given an extra bank holiday so they can fully enjoy the celebrations. Charles’ coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6, and …
Read More »Is there post on Monday? How Royal Mail is affected by coronation bank holiday and if Post Offices are open
The coronation of King Charles III is almost upon us, and it will see millions around the UK and the world celebrate. May is also a bumper month for bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate the historic event. So how will this affect services like the post? …
Read More »What are the coronation swords? History of the royal blades and how are used when King Charles is crowned
King Charles III’s long-awaited coronation takes place on Saturday, with thousands of people flocking to London to witness the historic event, and millions more set to watch on television at home. Such an occasion mean Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels will be removed from the Tower of London, where they are kept under armed guard, and …
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