Nobody would go to jail for refusing to comply with National Service under a Conservative government, the home secretary has said. In the Conservatives’ first policy announcement of the general election campaign, Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he would introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if …
Read More »Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor – after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could ‘distract’ from the general election
Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate, a day after his elder brother, King Charles III, announced he will postpone engagements ‘which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign’. The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative as he rode around the …
Read More »Is the Post Office open on Spring Bank Holiday Monday? | UK News
The bank holiday could cause some disruption if you’re looking to send something in the post (Picture: Dinendra Haria/REX/Shutterstock) We may not be having three bank holidays this May following the King’s coronation last year, but we’ve still got one more bank holiday weekend to look forward to this month. …
Read More »British ISA Plans in Limbo Following Sunak’s Election Call
The government’s flagship City reform initiatives, including the rollout of the British ISA and the Pisces private market, face uncertainty following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold an early election in July. Over the past two years, ministers have pursued significant changes to City policy, but consultations on these …
Read More »Lancashire’s postcode lottery in healthcare claims life after couple’s move from Surrey | Manchester Evening News
Wayne Parrott and his wife Catherine, looking forward to their retirement, dreamed of returning to their roots in the north west. With Catherine’s family up in Lancashire, the couple made the decision to relocate from Surrey to Goosnargh. However, within just a few months, they were hit by a devastating …
Read More »Sunday papers: NatWest share sale abandoned – Citywire
Friday papers: Royal Mail fails to deliver annual results · Regulation 23 May, 2024. FOS proposes £250 charge for CMCs to file complaints · Platforms … Source link
Read More »Swindon mum-of-two opens up on losing husband at a young age
Abby Lever, 33, was widowed after her husband Ewen, 29, was killed in a crash on the A361 near Burford in December 9 2020 when his van collided with a Royal Mail lorry. Since then Abby and their two children Ayla and Poppy have struggled to come to terms with life …
Read More »Salisbury Train Station parking spaces will be removed
From June 10, all standard pay and display parking on the forecourt will be removed so improvement works can take place. Work is expected to last one year. Blue badge parking will still be available on the station forecourt throughout these improvement works. Parking at the western end of the car park …
Read More »Toy giraffe missing after RAF Brize Norton charity flight
A cuddly toy giraffe has gone missing after he was one of about 500 that took part in a charity flight to raise money. Jofre the giraffe was onboard an RAF Voyager that took off from Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on 25 April for an air-to-air refuelling mission. Owner Vickie …
Read More »Royal Mail probe as figures reveal how much first-class post actually arrives on time
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Regulators have launched an investigation into Royal Mail after it delivered less than three quarters of first class post on time in the last year. In its yearly …
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