The sources said they were not aware of a final decision on timing, but added that Mr Biden had been eyeing Tuesday, four years to the day since the Democrat entered the 2020 race. The announcement is expected to be in the form of a video released to supporters. The …
Read More »Government contractor Capita reveals ‘limited’ customer details may have been accessed by hackers
Outsourcing firm and government contractor Capita said customer, supplier or colleague data may have been stolen by hackers in a recent cyber attack on the firm. The group – a major contractor for local authorities – said investigations since the hack was discovered on March 31 have shown evidence of …
Read More »Tens of thousands strike across Norway as Swedish train drivers hold three-day wildcat job action
Around 24,000 workers in the transportation, energy, construction, and the food and drink industries have been on strike across Norway since Sunday. The action was called by the main trade union association Landesorganisasjonen (LO) and the smaller Federation of Vocational Unions (YS) after talks broke down over the employer’s organisation’s …
Read More »Dog charity championed by Queen Elizabeth granted its own palace garden party
King Charles gives permission for the Royal Kennel Club to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the garden of Buckingham Palace in May. Source link
Read More »Oldest surviving royal wedding gown – dating back to 1816 – to go on show
The silver embroidered silk bridal gown belonged to George IV’s daughter, Princess Charlotte of Wales. It dates back to 1816 and is the only surviving royal wedding dress from the Georgian period. The wedding dress of George IV’s daughter Princess Charlotte of Wales (Royal Collection Trust/HM King Charles III/PA) It …
Read More »Babcock warns on hit from Royal Navy frigate contract
Babcock warns on £100m hit from Royal Navy frigate contract costs as inflation bites defence engineer In an update Babcock said it was seeking to claw back the extra costs involved The first ship, HMS Venturer, is expected to be completed in December this year By Jane Denton For Thisismoney …
Read More »How to get a week off for King Charles’ Coronation by using minimal annual leave
The King’s coronation means an extra bank holiday is quickly approaching and there’s a way you can extend your time off – but you need to act fast. The royal occasion will take place on Saturday, May 6 but the historical event is being marked as a three day affair, …
Read More »Fascinating maps show second most popular language in Reading, Slough and rest of Berkshire
With more than 150 languages spoken in the county, Berkshire is home to people from all over the world. These fascinating maps from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) portray the extent of Berkshire’s multiculturalism. The maps chart the main spoken language by residents over three years old in every …
Read More »Second homes/holiday lets restriction on new Tenby scheme
Plans to build a mixed housing and retail development at Tenby’s former Royal Mail sorting office have been approved this week – as long as only a quarter are second homes or holiday lets. Members of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s development management committee at their March meeting, were …
Read More »Sorting office development approval depends on second home assurances
The proposed development at Tenby’s former Royal Mail sorting office. Picture : Roberts Limbrick Architects. Plans to build a mixed housing and retail development at Tenby’s former Royal Mail sorting office have been approved as long as only a quarter are second homes or holiday lets. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park …
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