Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike over pay

Postal strike Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on …

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Spalding Royal Mail staff picket on Enterprise Way

Royal Mail staff formed a picket line this morning, signalling the beginning of two back-to-back days of strike action. Postal workers are calling for improved pay and terms and conditions. Passing vehicles showed solidarity with the workers, honking as they drove past the picket line, where warm food cooked on …

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Royal Mail workers on 48-hour strike over pay

Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday but …

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Queen Margrethe strips four grandchildren of royal titles

Queen Margrethe II. Photo: Steffi Loos/Getty Images Queen Margrethe of Denmark has stripped four of her grandchildren of their royal titles. The mother of Prince Joachim’s two eldest sons, Countess Alexandra, said she was “shocked” by the decision. The palace said the reason was to allow the four children to …

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Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike over pay

Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday but …

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