A special set of stamps have been produced to mark the history of the Tower of London. The 10 stamps have been made in partnership with Royal Mail and Historic Royal Palaces, who manage the Tower. A set of six stamps include images of the building, whilst a further set …
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The World Socialist Web Site published an article on August 7, exposing the inaction of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in response to far-right violence against immigrant communities in Britain over the past week. The article cited the worthless platitudes of the TUC and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) that …
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By Daniel Binns, business reporter The Footsie is down again this morning as stock markets wobble over the state of the US economy – with JP Morgan predicting there is a 45% chance of a recession there next year. The finance giant also upped its forecast for the chances of …
Read More »Lucy Wallace, 19, and her sister Millie, from Clydebank, were left waiting by the door yesterday morning and afternoon. And when the postman arrived at 2.30pm, empty-handed, Lucy describes her mum’s fury at hearing what had happened. Lucy said: “The postman came to my front door and spoke with my mum …
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A special set of stamps is being issued marking the history of the Tower of London. Royal Mail has partnered with Historic Royal Palaces on images of the 10 stamps. The main set of six stamps show The White Tower; Tower Green and The King’s House; St John’s Chapel; Yeoman …
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New insights into the secrets of hovering kestrels could help delivery drones navigate the gusty air in cities, scientists at the University of Bristol and RMIT University in Australia suggest. The sight of a kestrel hanging motionless above the ground as it scans for prey is a delight for nature …
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Alamy Christabel Pankhurst in a 1909 portrait by photojournalist Christina Broom Two of the earliest pioneers of photojournalism, who captured groundbreaking images of street life and political upheaval, are being honoured with blue plaques at their former homes. Christina Broom, one of Britain’s first female press photographers, recorded the burgeoning …
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Credit: Royal Mail Royal Mail has teamed up with Historic Royal Palaces to issue a special set of stamps celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of the Tower of London. This collection features ten unique stamps that capture the essence of this iconic landmark, known for its “myth and …
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Strikes by Royal Mail workers will go ahead in the days before Christmas after their union said the company had turned down an offer of negotiations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members will walk out on Friday 23 and …
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