News A series of strikes and ballots over pay and other issues Downloading PDF. Please wait… Monday 16 May 2022 Issue 2805 Workers have fought off fire and rehire that hit pay and conditions Leisure workers in Sandwell, West Midlands, are celebrating a victory this week. Their employer, the Sandwell Leisure …
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It appears that spring/summer of 2022 will be the season of the Dad film, and that’s all right (I’m a dad after all). While Top Gun: Maverick will be sucking the oxygen out of the film world later this month, this month we also got a perfectly lovable World War …
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A video door bell has captured the moment a postman appears to kick a dog outside a family’s home. The footage shows the Royal Mail staff member approaching the door of the home in Greater Manchester which was then opened by the family’s teenage daughter. The postman passes the package …
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As Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla prepare to visit Canada this week, some members of the indigenous community are calling on the British royal family to formally acknowledge the harm colonization did to First Nations people. The royal couple will arrive in St. Johns, Newfoundland on Tuesday on …
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As Prince William inches closer to the throne, Queen Elizabeth has started outsourcing some of her more important royal duties to her grandson. While William has undertaken his fair share of royal tours and always made an appearance at holiday services, it was only recently that he got the green …
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Prince Harry was supported by his wife as he took to the polo field in California again this weekend with just a fortnight to go until the Sussexes jet to the UK. The Duke of Sussex might have turned his back on Britain, but he is still committed to one of …
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The UK infrastructure agency, Network Rail, has been fined 1.4 million pounds (1.65 million euro) following serious safety failings. The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, brought the prosecution following life-changing injuries to an employee. Network Rail was been fined for a health and safety breach after the investigation …
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The Royal Mail share price has risen in the past two straight days as investors wait for the company’s trading statement. RMG is trading at 338p, which is a few points above the year-to-date low of 317p. However, the stock has been in a dramatic sell-off that has seen it …
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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have matured rapidly since their largely military application during the 20th century. Improvements in batteries and electronic components led to a breakthrough for consumer drones in the early 21st century. Now, with further technological innovations, commercial drones look set to disrupt many industries. As …
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Royal fans have shared their delight at footage of the Queen walking to her seat and smiling in delight at the first of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations last night. Her Majesty, 96, delighted crowds at Windsor Castle last night as she watched an all-star line-up including Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and …
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