By Press Association 2020 HMS Prince of Wales The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier has sailed back into its home port following a visit to Liverpool to allow the public to visit onboard. HMS Prince of Wales returned to Portsmouth Naval Base just over a month after it set …
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Derry politician wants PPE for Royal Mail workers. Copyright: Other 3rd Party The Foyle Assemblyman said: “There is an urgent need for PPE for postal workers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 between staff and service users. “Royal Mail staff offer a lifeline for many within our communities, delivering supplies …
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Larne’s Caterpillar factory. INLT-36-704-con Copyright: Other 3rd Party The appeal comes from East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart in response to concerns from employees across the borough. Mr Stewart said: “I have been contacted by scores of local workers desperately concerned that they are still being forced to work in …
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Harrogate-based specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare, has announced it has a number of jobs available in an attempt to provide temporary employment for those who are out of work due to the coronavirus crisis. Vida Healthcare is looking for support to help with resident care and operations. It is …
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Lynn’s Mill House Veterinary Surgery and Hospital has said it’s there to help, but it has had to review the services it can offer due to the coronavirus pandemic. Human health and prevention of disease transmission is a priority, it said following the Government’s announcement that people should stay at …
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London’s Tube remains open – but are workers being kept safe? (Pic: Mike_fleming/Flickr) Tube workers in London are furious at being asked to risk their health by working in unsafe conditions as the coronavirus crisis grows. Joe, an RMT union rep in south London, told Socialist Worker, “People are trying …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘in a better space’ with the rest of the royal family as they prepare to officially step down as senior royals next week, source tells ET Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, are ‘in a better space’ with other royals Source told ET …
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Keys to the sorting office in Strothers Lane were handed over last week. An ambitious plan to revolutionise transport in Inverness has taken a giant step forward. As exclusively revealed by the Inverness Courier three months ago, Network Rail has now purchased the former Royal Mail sorting office in the …
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CONCERNS have been raised about working conditions in Bradford amid tough new Government measures to tackle coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said people would only be allowed to leave the house for limited purposes. While travelling to and from work is permitted, this is only when absolutely necessary and …
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Image copyright Getty Images Workers fear their safety is being put at risk by being told to go to work during the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government has said people should only travel to work if it is absolutely essential or they are key workers. One mechanic said he had …
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