Johnny Moped (left) and Spizzenergi (right) are playing on the same bill in Brighton (pics Charlotte Horton and Ian Bourn) (click to enlarge) Black Rabbit Productions & Pogo Events Presents have this afternoon announced a special punk rock double header concert that is to take place at Patterns in Brighton on …
Read More »England Women’s Euros win celebrated with limited edition Royal Mail postmark
The success of the England Women’s football team is being commemorated with the launch of a limited edition postmark. England were crowned champions of Europe after a 2-1 win against Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (July 31). To celebrate, Royal Mail will be applying a special congratulatory postmark to …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers with 3,000 electric vans coming in on target
Royal Mail announced it had surpassed 3,000 electric vehicles across its postal delivery fleet. The roll-out largely follows cities with low-emission zones, including London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cambridge and Oxford. Royal Mail thus delivers on its target set in June last year to roll out 3,000 electric vans to delivery offices …
Read More »Britain: Rail strikes — Union wins round one
Now escalate and coordinate! Hugh Caffrey, Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) (This article was first published on 25 June 2022) As the third day of the national strike by rail-workers organised in the RMT union draws to a close, it is clear that round one has been …
Read More »Councillor joyous after sale of Patcham land to Royal Mail put on hold
A COUNCILLOR has celebrated the decision to put plans to sell farmland to the Royal Mail on hold. Senior councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council were due to decide whether a long lease should be granted to the Royal Mail for Patcham Court Farm. The existing sorting offices in …
Read More »DHL reports 37% drop in carbon emissions from sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate market
DHL Supply Chain has teamed up with the The City of London Corporation and Ford Pro to conduct a sustainable delivery trial at London’s historic Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience. Launched in March and ending this month, …
Read More »UK: BT Group workers hold second day of national strikes
40,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members across BT and its subsidiary Openreach held a second day of strike action Monday, following a 24-hour strike last Friday—the first national strike at the company in 35 years. Workers are demanding a substantial pay increase after BT imposed a pay award rise of …
Read More »New pension scheme launches today – and it could mean you get more cash in retirement
The Governent has launched a new sort of hybrid pension that claims to offer the best parts of existing sorts of retirement savings – all that’s left is for employers to buy into the idea CDC pensions have been a hit overseas – and now they’ve come to the UK …
Read More »Is Monday 1 August a bank holiday? Why Scotland gets a day off today and full list of 2022 UK bank holidays
For many, August bank holiday offers them the chance to enjoy the last of the summer sun before the autumn draws in. The long weekend is a historic time of celebration in the UK; originally introduced to allow workers time off to enjoy the cricket calendar, it is now the …
Read More »House committee reviews Royal Thai Air Force appeal for F-35 jets
In his capacity as vice chairman of the subcommittee, Yuttapong Charasathien, a Pheu Thai Party representative for Maha Sarakham, ruled on Sunday (31 July) that the committee is investigating the matter but has not yet revised its initial decision. A House committee will soon decide on whether to accept an …
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