[ad_1] The Princess of Wales was reunited with her former history teacher for the first time in 25 years yesterday. A delighted Jim Embury, 79, met an equally thrilled Kate, 41, during a visit to the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall, where the pensioner now volunteers part time. The pair hugged and chatted in heartwarming scenes…
[ad_1] R oyal Mail’s operations will be hit once more, when thousands of staff stage a 24-hour strike this February. The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has around 115,000 members, and they have voted to take action over disputes around pay and conditions. CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: “This action is down to the conduct…
[ad_1] Virus Watch was funded by The United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) Medical Research Council (MRC) & the Department of Health and Social Care National Institute for Health and Care Research (DHSC NIHR) in April 2020 under the COVID-19 Rapid Response Call 2. The motive behind Virus Watch was to bring together an experienced…
[ad_1] More than 70,000 staff at 150 universities across the UK will strike for 18 days between February and March in disputes over pay, conditions and pensions. The action, called by the University and College Union (UCU), will be the latest in a long list of strikes that have affected everything from rail services and…
[ad_1] When deciding on a day-out to the shops, many people will look to Nottingham city centre, or maybe further afield to retail parks dotted across the county and beyond. But one small Nottinghamshire village is proving a magnet for people across the county. Gedling Village is home to just over 6,000 people but residents…
[ad_1] A BUSINESS owner has claimed Royal Mail are costing “hundreds of pounds” after they left her customer’s “delivered” parcel in a bin. Sophie Taylor, owner of pet business Taylor and Floof, sent a customer’s order of two jumpers and a matching sweater for their dog over two months ago. The 27-year-old says she used…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has successfully restored almost all of its international services following the 10 January LockBit ransomware attack on its systems, but remains unable to accept new parcels in its physical branches, although customers can drop off items for which they have bought postage online. In an update posted today, Royal Mail said it…
[ad_1] Union leaders have been forced to call off a two-day postal strike following a legal challenge by Royal Mail bosses. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) blamed laws that are “heavily weighted against working people” for scrapping planned walkouts on Feb 16 and Feb 17. The union will now not be able to call more…
[ad_1] A two-day strike by postal workers planned for later this month has been called off following a legal challenge by Royal Mail. In a newsletter to members, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) blamed laws that are “heavily weighted against working people” for scrapping planned walkouts on 16 and 17 February. The letter did not…
[ad_1] Dot Sayer and Iain Marr were devastated after they were told the ship would not be continuing for their full fortnight and were given the news via note which was put under their cabin door A couple were devastated after holiday firm TUI cancelled their dream cruise after just three stops. Dot Sayer and…