Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit, in Manchester, Britain, on Sept. 5.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, delivered her first speech in Britain since she and husband Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties, telling a …
Read More »Man in hospital after being shot in south London police pursuit
The Metropolitan Police has referred itself for investigation after a man was shot during a pursuit by specialist firearms officers in Lambeth. A “suspect” vehicle was stopped following “tactical contact” at 9.51pm on Monday in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, Lambeth Police said in a statement A police firearm was discharged …
Read More »Practical adjustments and diary alterations for still-serving Queen
With the nation’s longest reigning monarch just four years away from her 100th birthday and facing ongoing mobility issues, practical adjustments and last-minute changes to the Queen’s diary have become the norm. On Tuesday, Liz Truss will make the 1,000-mile round-trip to see the head of state and be appointed …
Read More »Labor Day: USPS, UPS, and FedEx are Closed Today
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the US to honor and recognize the American labor movement, and the contributions of laborers to the development of the United States. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September. On Labor Day, most government offices, the United States Postal Service, UPS, …
Read More »Matthew Postgate joins M2A Media as non-executive director
Cloud-based video solutions provider M2A Media has appointed former BBC chief technology and product officer Matthew Postgate as a non-executive director. Postgate was responsible for the corporation’s technology and systems, and the range of digital products and initiatives enjoyed by BBC audiences. This included BBC iPlayer, apps and websites for …
Read More »Final day for Birmingham City tickets to be posted
Supporters are strongly advised to collect their tickets in advance, as there will be a very limited amount of collections allowed on the day at Birmingham City. Please note that if your tickets have not arrived in the post and you require duplicate tickets, please let the ticket office know …
Read More »Back Royal Mail action, and escalate
News Royal Mail workers, that have taken part in such strong strikes, should not accept a below inflation pay rise By Nick Clark Downloading PDF. Please wait… Tuesday 06 September 2022 Issue 2821 Royal Mail workers on strike in Whitechapel, east London in August (picture: Guy Smallman) Royal Mail workers …
Read More »TUC reports government to ILO over ‘anti-strike’ stance
The TUC has reported the UK government to the United Nation’s labour standards watchdog over its plans to curb the right to strike, according to reports. In a submission to the International Labour Organization, the TUC has detailed a series of changes that have either been enacted or proposed by …
Read More »c2c issues warning as Royal Mail workers to strike this week
A train operating company has warned its customers of potential disruption as Royal Mail workers are set to strike. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters for Royal Mail to take strike action on Thursday and Friday (September 8 …
Read More »‘We’re doomed’ – no honeymoon period for Liz Truss as Brummies react to new Prime Minister
Brummies have reacted with gloom to the news that Liz Truss is Britain’s next Prime Minister with one quipping “we’re doomed.” Another BirminghamLive reader took to Facebook and joked: “With all this delivering maybe she should have applied to Royal Mail for a job.” Truss became the country’s third female …
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