Australians have taken more than 2.8 million trips abroad since borders opened on Novebmer 1 last year. Photo: Getty Images Tuesday marks one year since Australians were again allowed to freely leave the country, following nearly two years of closed borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since November 1, 2021, Australians …
Read More »What strikes are there in November? Royal Mail, rail workers and more
Strike action has brought parts of the country to a standstill over the past few months (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) There’s been months of strike action, with people from all walks of life pushing for fairer pay in line with the cost of living crisis and historic …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth’s Handwritten Note to Grandson Prince William Leaves Royal Fans Emotional
A handwritten letter from Queen Elizabeth II to her grandson Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has gone viral on social media. It goes without saying that the late queen adored her grandkids particularly Prince Harry and Prince William. An image of the adorable letter was posted earlier this week …
Read More »Royal Navy submarine whistleblower shares how male crewmates ‘subjected her to sexual harassment’
Sophie Brook can remember the precise moment she decided she would join the Royal Navy. Aged just 12, on a day out during a family holiday in Devon, she watched in awe as two military helicopters performed a majestic bow salute – when the aircraft simultaneously dip their noses mid-air. …
Read More »Royal Navy seizes cocaine worth £24m off Dominican Republic
Dramatic images show the torching of a smugglers’ boat carrying cocaine with a street value of around £24 million following a tense chase with a naval warship in the Caribbean. More than 400kg of drugs were seized from the vessel, which is believed to have come from South America, and …
Read More »CWU Union Royal Mail workers to strike
The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents Royal Mail workers, announced that it would have further strike action despite holding talks through Acas, which mediates between unions and government bodies. The strike in Ulverston (Image: CWU) There will be strikes on November 12 and November 14. The union said: “Although …
Read More »Royal Navy investigates after women come forward with abuse claims
Responding to the allegations, Sir Ben said: “I want to reassure our people, and anyone who is reading this, that any activity which falls short of the highest of standards the Royal Navy sets itself is totally unacceptable and not a true reflection of what service life should be. Source …
Read More »eBay UK Responds To Seller Concerns Over Ongoing Strike Action at Royal Mail
eBay UK has been listening to its concerned sellers over the continuing strike action taking place between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU). As a quick recap, there is still ongoing industrial action planned at Royal Mail over the coming weeks and months over a pay dispute between …
Read More »Important stamp update announced by Royal Mail as customers asked to use up old ones by January
An important update to the iconic British stamp has been announced by Royal Mail as it launches a new design. The new stamps come into use next year and will render the current first and second class stamps invalid. Royal Mail are now adding a barcode to all regular stamps, …
Read More »Health chiefs tell patients: It’s OK to ask
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to encourage patients to ask the right questions about their healthcare. Through the ‘It’s OK to Ask’ initiative, people are being urged to quiz their healthcare providers about the type of treatment being offered and be more involved in decisions around their care. The campaign …
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