Postmen, and women, are arguably the unsung heroes of the UK. From birthday cards to love letters, they are the thankless middle men between our heartfelt words and loved ones living miles away. And while they still have to deliver a dreaded bill along the way, unless you’ve gone paperless, …
Read More »Leicester City Council appeals sex toy photo tribunal ruling
Leicester City Council has appealed a tribunal judgment which found the authority should not have formally disciplined an employee for possessing a photo of a co-worker with a sex toy stuck to his head. A ruling issued by Employment Judge Richard Adkinson in October said evidence in the case brought …
Read More »Lady Susan Hussey attends church service with King and Princess Royal
Lady Susan Hussey joined the King and the Princess Royal at a church service at Sandringham, two months after resigning in a racism row. The 83-year-old was pictured smiling after attending St Mary Magdalene Church on the royal family’s Norfolk estate on Sunday. It comes after she stepped down from …
Read More »People are just learning what the GR and ER postbox symbols actually mean
A number of people are only just figuring out why Britain’s iconic red box postboxes often have different symbols on them, each one representing a distinct period in British history Many people had no idea that the markings were significant ( Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) The classic red …
Read More »Royal Mail: Businessman takes parcel to US to beat ban
Vern, 40, had looked at other providers but said it would cost £58 to post a small box. “We messaged the customer to notify them they wouldn’t be getting the parcel anytime soon via mail, but told them we were going to NYC [New York City], and happy to ship.” …
Read More »Drivers to be hit by miles of diversions as month-long road closures near Coalville begin
Miles of diversions will hit drivers as a month-long series of road closures come into force near Coalville. The closures, which have been agreed by Leicestershire County Council, will also affect rights of way access for people in and around Whitwick. The work begins on Monday, January 30, and will …
Read More »New PCS strikes called, but more are needed + PCS exec members speak out
News National action is the most effective form of resistance Downloading PDF. Please wait… Sunday 29 January 2023 Issue 2840 PCS strike at the DVLA in Swansea in January with Geraint Davies MP joining the pickets (Picture: PCS union on Twitter) Workers at the British Museum in London, the Driver …
Read More »Over half a million more workers aged 50 and over are on long-term sick | City & Business | Finance
More than half a million more people are out of work due to chronic conditions than before the pandemic, according to research. And three out of five of those classed as economically inactive due to long-term sickness are 50 or over. Rest Less, a website which offers advice and support …
Read More »Royal Mail down: Hundreds of frustrated customers report ‘annoying’ issues with website
THE Royal Mail website appears to be down. Hundreds of frustrated users have reported issues with logging in and adding items to their baskets to monitoring site Downdetector. 2 The Royal Mail website appears to be downCredit: Getty 2 Error messages appear when trying to complete an orderCredit: ROYAL MAIL …
Read More »In the battle for hearts and minds, are unions on top?
On Wednesday, Britain will experience the closest thing to a general strike since the 1970s, followed by weeks of similar days of industrial action by health, teaching, rail and other unions. © Provided by The i Royal Mail workers hold a rally in Parliament Square, . (Photo: Jonathan Brady/ PA) …
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