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 …
Read More »Why is Royal Mail on strike? Postal strikes explained and full list of walkout dates in 2022
Royal Mail workers are staging a 48-hour strike from Friday 30 September to Saturday 1 October as part of a long-running dispute. And staff members represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have announced 19 further days of action taking place throughout October and November 2022. This year’s previous Royal …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Royal Mail workers are back on strike with 150,000 of its members joining picket lines this morning
GBNews published this video item, entitled “Royal Mail workers are back on strike with 150,000 of its members joining picket lines this morning” – below is their description. GB News’ Will Hollis reports as Royal Mail workers are back on strike, with around 150,000 of its members joining picket lines …
Read More »Is there post tomorrow? How the Royal Mail strike will disrupt postal services from Friday 30 September
Royal Mail workers are continuing to stage strikes in a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions. Staff members represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced 19 further days of action taking place throughout October and November 2022. These follow a pre-existing two-day walkout which is expected to cause …
Read More »Royal Mail workers begin ‘reckless’ 48-hour strike tomorrow as business loses £1million a day
Royal Mail workers begin 48-hour strike tomorrow as bosses say union’s planned 19 days of action is ‘reckless’ as business loses £1million a day Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will mount picket lines Around 115,000 members will walk out in the biggest strike of the year so far …
Read More »Royal Mint Unveils New Coins Featuring Face of King Charles III
The official coin for King Charles III has made its debut. On Thursday, The Royal Mint unveiled Charles’ coin collection, which also salutes the late Queen Elizabeth II. “Today we are honored to reveal the first official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III appearing for the first time on …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals stamps in honour of the Royal Marines
The set consists of eight stamps that show the roles and operations of the Marines, including aviation, cold weather, mountains arid-climate, commando training, Band Service, amphibious, and maritime security. Four of the stamps have been illustrated by Graham Turner, a leading military artist who is exploring the history of Royal Marines’ uniforms from 1664 to 1944. The separate miniature sheet …
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