Labour leadership hopefuls and their supporters are wooing union executive members as they seek to make the final ballot which will decide who will lead the party. Representatives of the five remaining candidates – Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy, Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Thornberry and Jess Phillips – have approached general …
Read More »‘Postman Pat challenge’ sparks anger over claims Royal Mail workers being bullied
Social media users have sparked a bizarre new trend that sees them following Britain’s postmen whilst blasting the Postman Pat theme music in their car. The craze has divided online users with some branding the viral trend “bullying” but others praising the stunt. A series of videos show drivers lurking …
Read More »UK weather: Second storm causes 70mph gales and heavy rain
Commuters were warned to face a miserable journey home today as strong winds from the second storm to hit Britain in 24 hours caused speed restrictions on some lines while others were affected by landslides. Passengers travelling between Southampton, Bournemouth and Weymouth were warned over disruption, while there were also …
Read More »Longridge man stays sober for a year to raise £4,000 for charity
Gary Southworth enjoying his first alcoholic beverage since 2018 Gary Southworth entered 2020 smashing his goal of not drinking alcohol for the duration of 2019 – in aid of raising funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Advertisement The 47-year-old from Longridge had his first alcoholic beverage since December 31st 2018, …
Read More »Royal connections to Harry and Meghan’s new home Canada
The British royals have a strong bond with Canada, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will live, in part, as they transition into their new lives. The Queen is monarch of the Commonwealth realm and it has been her most frequent overseas destination. She has visited more than 20 …
Read More »Mass protest planned over Lake District ‘commercialisation’ | UK news
Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on the Lake District next month to demonstrate over what they say is the increasing push to develop the national park for commercial gain. Protesters are planning a day of activism following a series of public outcries over the threat of commercialisation of …
Read More »Prince Andrew seen at Buckingham Palace amid royal crisis
Prince Andrew leaves Buckingham Palace as courtiers continue to thrash out Megxit terms for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to quit royal life Duke of York did not attend summit at Queen’s Sandringham estate after he had to relinquish royal duties That followed scandal and BBC interview over his friendship …
Read More »Deliver solidarity to Bootle post workers’ strikes
CWU union members from the North West stand in solidarity with unofficial walkouts in Bootle last year (Pic: CWU NW Region) Royal Mail workers in Merseyside were set to strike for two days from Saturday of this week against a major attack on their CWU union. Their fight is hugely …
Read More »Billionaire fights £270m Supreme Court battle with ex-wife who already won £337m from him
A billionaire forced to pay £337million to his wife in Britain’s biggest ever divorce payout is back in the High Court again with his ex-spouse over the children’s charity they set up. Sir Chris Hohn – who donated £200,000 to climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion – and Jamie Cooper are …
Read More »ROYAL MAIL PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages
ROYAL MAIL PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) has received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the eight research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. A number of equities analysts recently …
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