Bridget Lawson, centre, worked in Africa in later life for AMREF, a non-governmental organization that provides health care in East Africa. From 1984 to 1990, she was executive director of AMREF Canada and travelled to Africa twice a year.Courtesy of the Family The Second World War first altered the life …
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes to take effect on January 22, 2023 for competitive shipping services. Competitive shipping services are typically the most important category of postal services for small business shippers as they cover products …
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Royal Mail workers will stage two 48-hour strikes around Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a long-running row over pay, jobs and conditions continues. The action could have a significant effect on consumers, with these being two of the busiest shopping days of the year. However, the Communication Workers Union …
Read More »Santa will reply to children’s Christmas letters under free Royal Mail scheme
Santa will be able to reply to children’s Christmas letters this year under a Royal Mail scheme – and it’s completely free. Watching little ones writing letters to Santa is always a special tradition at Christmas. It makes the festive season more special for them, as well as letting their …
Read More »What strikes are planned in November 2022? From Tubes to universities
Strike action has brought parts of the country to a standstill over the past few months (Picture: PA) Months of strike action has taken place – with workers from all walks of life pushing for fairer pay in line with the cost of living crisis and rising inflation rates. It …
Read More »Nurses expected to take industrial action before end of year
NHS operations and appointments are set to be cancelled after a historic vote by nurses to strike over pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said its members in the majority of NHS employers across the UK had backed industrial action. Industrial action is expected to be held before the …
Read More »Framed answer November 10: Framed movies hints and today’s answer
If you’re not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for ‘cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike’ it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a new movie picked from a curated list …
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