Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said that the RMT strikes are “deeply regrettable” and that reform is needed on the railways. Speaking to LBC, he said: “We’ve, of course, got to reform the way the railways operate, given the new ways to working on the effect that has on commuter …
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NURSES and Royal Mail staff stood in solidarity with rail workers at a picket line outside Southend Victoria Station as the biggest train strike for three decades got under way. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers walked out yesterday as talks over pay and jobs hit the …
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The royal family has wished the Duke of Cambridge a happy 40th birthday, sharing photos of his major milestones. William was pictured on the monarchy’s official Twitter account as a newborn, after his university graduation, at Sandhurst, as a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot and on his wedding day with …
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The Global “Package Delivery Market” Report provides in-depth analysis of emerging trends, market drivers, development opportunities, and market constraints that may have an impact on the market dynamics of the industry. Each market sector is examined in depth in the Market Research Intellect, including goods, applications, and a competitive analysis. …
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A union representing Rolls Royce workers has rejected the offer of a £2,000 one-off payment offered by the firm to help staff with the rising cost of living.Of the 14,000 staff at Rolls Royce who were eligible for the payment, 11,000 members are unionised.The payment was intended for junior management …
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Trains stand stationary on tracks by platforms in Waterloo railway station in London, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. /CFP Trains stand stationary on tracks by platforms in Waterloo railway station in London, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. /CFP People in the UK could face further disruption to their normal lives as workers …
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Phil Innis, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service group manager, said: “We would like to thank local residents for patience as we dealt with this incident into the early hours of this morning and extend thanks to our partners who assisted us in ensuring the fire did not …
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The prospect of a national postal strike at the same time as a national rail strike is likely to set alarm bells ringing in Downing Street. Boris Johnson has insisted ministers stay out of any pay negotiations for public sector workers but further strikes in the coming weeks and months …
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Royal Mail workers have demanded a ‘no strings, inflation-based’ pay rise as they prepare to vote on industrial action, while 450,000 teachers are considering joining striking rail workers on the picket line. Fears of a general strike in Britain are mounting as union members across the country threaten to join …
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Image source: Getty Images. The Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) share price has fallen 52% over the past 12 months. It means we’re looking at a 35% decline over five years, and at one of the FTSE 100‘s most volatile stocks over that timescale. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett urges us to …
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