LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) – British lawmakers approved the first of several measures that could make it more difficult for the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit by suspending parliament, although the moves stopped short of an outright block. Lawmakers voted 294 to 293 on Tuesday in …
Read More »Johnson refuses to say if he would quit if UK still in EU after Oct. 31
LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, the favourite to become the next British prime minister, refused to say whether he would resign if the United Kingdom does not leave the European Union on Oct. 31, the current deadline for Brexit. In the early stages of the only scheduled head-to-head …
Read More »Israeli minister likens Jewish intermarriage to ‘Holocaust’
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new education minister has likened intermarriage among North American Jews to the Holocaust in a recent Cabinet meeting. A spokesman for Education Minister Rafi Peretz confirmed Tuesday that Peretz said that “assimilation is like the Holocaust” in a July 1 session. Peretz is leader of a …
Read More »Royal Mail designing new e-commerce hub
Today, the United Kingdom’s Royal Mail announced that it has started designing the technical fit for the new parcel hub it will build in Warrington, located between Liverpool and Manchester in northwest England. The facility will be one of three the national postal service said it will build in the U.K. …
Read More »Harry and Meghan thank fans for well-wishes after Archie’s birth
Harry and Meghan send a sweet photo card to thank supporters for their well-wishes on Archie’s birth – saying it’s an ‘especially joyful time’ for their family Harry and Meghan thanked royal fans for well-wishes following Archie’s birth Couple sent out cards with a family photo taken at Windsor Castle …
Read More »Wimbledon fans ‘ordered not to take pictures of Meghan Markle’
Meghan Markle’s security warned Wimbledon spectators against snapping pictures of the royal (Picture: Rex) Since joining the Royal Family, Meghan Markle has imposed some strict privacy rules – especially when it comes to her and Prince Harry’s son Archie. So, it was really no surprise that tennis fans were ‘ordered …
Read More »Derry Halloween postage stamp released by Royal Mail
Image copyright Royal Mail Image caption The stamp was issued by Royal Mail on Tuesday Royal Mail has revealed a new stamp celebrating Londonderry’s annual Halloween festival. Eight colourful stamps have been released to capture the spirit of well known events and festivals that take place across the UK. Londonderry’s …
Read More »“Vehicle-to-grid makes real sense in fleet environments” Charlie Jardine, CEO and Founder EO Charging
With the electric vehicle charging market growing exponentially, the British company EO Charging caught our attention as a highly ambitious, globally expanding player. We talked to its CEO and Founder to find out more about the company’s vision and strategy, which also includes smart grid applications for fleets. Mr …
Read More »Royal Mail begins work on automated warehouse in Warrington
UK postal carrier Royal Mail has announced plans for a new automated warehouse in the north west of the UK. The new hub will be able to process over 600,000 parcels per day, primarily supporting next-day deliveries and larger parcels. Royal Mail said it will relocate its existing distribution centre …
Read More »Council killjoys branded ‘pathetic’ after ordering man to remove Jolly Roger or apply for planning permission
COUNCIL killjoys have demanded a homeowner tear down a Jolly Roger flag – after they received just one complaint. Mike Darragh, 40, had proudly flown the pirate flag outside the home he shares with his elderly mum during the Tour de Yorkshire. 1 Mike Darragh was told to remove his …
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