[ad_1] The chairman of the Commons Defence Committee, Tobias Ellwood, said the UK was still operating on a peacetime budget during a “new era of insecurity”. His comments followed reports some Nato allies had concerns about the UK’s military readiness and that Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is lobbying for extra cash. Tory MP Mr Ellwood…
[ad_1] Mosque visited by members of the Royal Family was attended by members of the ISIS ‘Beatles’ and should have had counter-extremism funding reviewed, report into Prevent finds By Mark Hookham and Abul Taher Published: 19:12 EST, 11 February 2023 | Updated: 19:12 EST, 11 February 2023 A mosque that has been visited by William,…
[ad_1] Before email put them at risk and smartphones became an existential threat, handwritten letters played a vital role in everyday life. They could be used to declare love to a partner, or convey news of a tragedy. They united penpals from around the world. Sometimes, grandma slipped money into them. “Letter writing is an…
[ad_1] Rural residents and community leaders have been battling for more than a year to get their post box back. The box, which was designated as an NHS priority facility during the covid pandemic, was used by more than 20 households in the hamlet of Grub Street, near High Offley and Eccleshall. Residents and members…
[ad_1] IMPACT: Jim McCafferty, sub-postmaster at Kennedy Centre Post Office, explained the difficulties a ransomware attack on Royal Mail has had on Post Offices A RUSSIAN ransomware attack on Royal Mail is continuing to have a detrimental impact on the postal service – almost a month after it first hit. The cyberattack which affects international deliveries…
[ad_1] It comes as Communications Workers Union (CWU) announced they would be taking action in a statement on Twitter in early February. In the statement, they wrote: “BREAKING: We have served notice on Royal Mail Group for a 24-hour strike.” Responding to the news of fresh strike action, a Royal Mail spokesperson said: “In announcing…
[ad_1] Counterfire’s weekly digest with the latest on strikes and workplace struggles You can sign up to receive News from the Frontline straight in your inbox The coordinates are all set for 15 March being a major day of synchronised industrial action with the PCS announcing 100,000 of its strike-ready members linking up with the…
[ad_1] There is a once-notable aspect of our culture that has reached a dead end, apparently for reasons of naked cynicism. I refer to the subjects of what are now called by Royal Mail, without humour, our special stamp issues. This absurd programme presents second-rate designs highlighting populist trash in the interests of relieving children…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images So far, 2023 has seen a positive start for global stock markets. The FTSE 100 is up 5.5% this year, while the FTSE 250 is ahead 6%. In the US, the S&P 500 has gained 6.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index has leapt by 12.6%. Two FTSE flops Not…
[ad_1] That’s the view of postie and activist Garry Haldane, based at the city’s sorting office, who says that changes to working hours are now at the top of a list of concerns. Workers had planned to walkout on Thursday, February 16, and Friday, February 17, but a legal error and challenge from Royal Mail…