The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wished New Zealanders a happy ‘Waitangi Day’ as they celebrated the public holiday which marked the signing of a treaty between Maori chiefs and the British Crown in 1840. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, who are currently in Canada, posted a message to their @SussexRoyal …
Read More »Royal Mail’s new space stamps celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society
The latest headlines in your inbox Stamps showing off the amazing features of space have been unveiled, with the Royal Mail hoping they will “celebrate the UK’s contribution to our understanding of the universe”. The new collection – named “The Visions of the Universe” – features eight different postage labels …
Read More »Jeremy Clarkson tells Meghan Markle to ‘get a grip’ as he says Duchess of Sussex should toughen up
Jeremy Clarkson tells Meghan Markle to ‘get a grip’ as he says ‘crying’ Duchess of Sussex should toughen up Jeremy Clarkson criticised Meghan Markle and said everyone needs to get a grip Comes weeks after Meghan and Harry announced they were moving to Canada Meghan previously claimed it ‘wasn’t enough …
Read More »UK ‘could ban ALL flights from China and block foreign citizens from entering’
The European Union may be delaying the UK’s response to the coronavirus outbreak after it stalled over a decision to ban all direct flights from China and turn away foreign nationals who have been to the disease-stricken country within the last 14 days. Scores of passengers fleeing the coronavirus-hit country have been …
Read More »Prince William says Princess Charlotte is ‘lovely, just like my wife’
Prince William said that Princess Charlotte was ‘lovely, just like his wife’ in a touching exchange with a royal well-wisher yesterday. The Duke of Cambridge, 37, showed he was a doting father and a loving husband in one sweet sentence yesterday as he responded to a member of the public …
Read More »Just one more day to get reduced-cost entry to Business Charity Awards
There are just over 24 hours remaining to enter Third Sector’s Business Charity Awards at the reduced-cost early-bird rate. The awards celebrate the significant contribution made by companies to UK charities and social enterprises, and are in their eleventh year. There are 25 categories in this year’s awards, including a …
Read More »Man Whose Wife Has Been Opening His Mail and Packages for Nearly 20 Years Sparks Debate
A male Reddit user sparked debate after expressing his displeasure on his wife’s two decades habit of opening his mails without his consent. Reddit is the go-to for those looking for either a solution or validation of an act their family and friends do not agree with. For one male …
Read More »Royal Mail Issues 8 Stellar Stamps for Astronomical Society Anniversary
Are you a stamp collector or a space enthusiast? If you’re both, thank your lucky stars. The Royal Mail has just revealed images of eight new special stamps that will be issued to commemorate the Royal Astronomical Society’s (RAS) 200th anniversary. The stamp collection, called ‘Visions of the Universe’, features eight illustrations …
Read More »Harry and Meghan’s new Victorian life: How Vancouver Islanders are getting along with their royal neighbours
A horse-drawn carriage tour makes its way through Victoria. Vancouver Island has been getting used to the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are staying near the provincial capital in North Saanich. Photography by Melissa Renwick/The Globe and Mail As far as landing pads go, North Saanich …
Read More »Labour leadership contest and public ownership
Link to this page: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/1072/30202 From The Socialist newspaper, 5 February 2020 photo CCO/CC (Click to enlarge) Sarah Sachs-Eldridge, Socialist Party executive committee A debate, of sorts, is opening up on nationalisation in the Labour leadership election. Support for public ownership – or not – is an indication of which …
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