Facebook Twitter Reddit WhatsApp Messenger Email Print A recent poll, published in the GMB news circular, revealed the shocking abuse many staff working for Asda are receiving. In a poll of 1000 staff, it was revealed that 33% have been threatened or attacked, spat at, or received death threats from …
Read More »Tight squeeze under Forth Bridge as Royal Navy’s largest ever vessel returns to sea after months of repairs
HMS Queen Elizabeth was in Rosyth dockyard for maintenance and upgrades following a fault with its propeller shaft Warship, capable of carrying up to 40 aircraft, dipped its radio mast to pass under the bridge By Elizabeth Hunter Published: 10:48 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 10:51 EDT, 22 July …
Read More »Liverpool Street Station to Get Major Upgrade
London Liverpool Street station is set to undergo a major transformation to improve the passenger experience. The UK’s busiest station, which has seen a 16% increase in passenger numbers since the pandemic, is struggling to cope with the surge in travellers. To tackle congestion at the ticket barriers, Network Rail …
Read More »Ceres Power inks global licence agreement, raises FY revenue guidance
Clean energy technology business Ceres Power said on Monday that it has inked a global long-term licence agreement for the manufacture of its proprietary solid oxide electrolyser cell technology with an original equipment manufacturer based in the Asia-Pacific region. Ceres said the agreement meant it had secured another partner with …
Read More »Kate Middleton is praised by royal fans for her ‘amazing’ birthday portrait of Prince George as she continues her winning streak behind the camera
The Princess of Wales demonstrated her photography talents once again today as she released a stunning black and white portrait of Prince George to mark his 11th birthday. Fans were quick to praise the portrait, showing George smartly dressed in a suit and shirt, showing off a friendship bracelet that may …
Read More »Government to scrutinise £5.3bn Royal Mail takeover
The new Labour government is set to look closely at the £5.3bn takeover of Royal Mail-owner International Distribution Services by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said it would be “reasonable to expect [the deal] to be called in”, as ministers had intervened when Kretinsky increased his stake …
Read More »Business secretary expects to call in Czech billionaire’s Royal Mail takeover for review; Ryanair profits fall 46% – business live | Business
Biz secretary expects Royal Mail takeover to be called-in for government review Jasper Jolly Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said that he expects the government to call in the proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky for review . Royal Mail is set to be bought …
Read More »Coma-hit Royal Stoke patient has ‘£5.7k plundered from account’
A patient has told how she has had £5,700 plundered from her bank account – after her phone and purse were last seen at a hospital. Epileptic Abbey Carter, from Smallthorne, ended up in a coma at the Royal Stoke University Hospital after suffering a seizure. The 29-year-old says she …
Read More »Prince George looks incredibly grown up in a smart suit for new portrait taken by Kate to mark his 11th birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a stunning portrait of Prince George as he celebrates his 11th birthday today. The black and white photo, taken by keen photographer Kate, 42, shows the future King in a suit, beaming for the camera. The young royal, who is the eldest …
Read More »BT fined millions for failing to connect 999 calls
Getty Images BT has been fined £17.5m for a “catastrophic failure” of its emergency call handling service which led to thousands of 999 calls not being connected. The network fault, which lasted for more than 10 hours on 25 June last year, led to 14,000 calls to emergency services failing …
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