Thousands of Post Office workers have walked out on strike in a dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union are taking action for 24 hours in a separate row to the pay and conditions dispute in the Royal Mail. CWU official Andy Furey said the union had to …
Read More »Marriage licence delayed by Royal Mail for Colchester couple
David Bates, 71, tied the knot on May 19 with Anita, 70, in a lovely ceremony surrounded by family and friends to mark the special occasion. After the wedding, the Colchester couple were told their marriage certificate would be posted within seven to ten days. But it turned out to …
Read More »Royal Mail £3.6bn takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky raises fears of second-class post as small businesses call for ‘thorough’ scrutiny of deal
Postal company set to fall into foreign hands for first time since it began in 1516 Small businesses are calling on ministers and regulators to enforce protections They are concerned Mr Kretinsky will press ahead with plans to reduce service By Emily Hawkins Published: 17:28 EDT, 16 June 2024 | …
Read More »Lady Gabriella Windsor joined the Royal Family at Trooping the Colour in her first public appearance since the tragic death of her husband Thomas Kingston
Lady Gabriella Windsor made her first public appearance since the tragic death of her husband, Thomas Kingston, at Trooping the Colour yesterday. The daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, 43, put on a brave face as she watched the RAF flypast from inside Buckingham Palace. King Charles invited …
Read More »ROSS CLARK: The only way to ensure timely Royal Mail deliveries is to block £3.6bn sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
By Ross Clark Published: 17:18 EDT, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 17:27 EDT, 16 June 2024 Insanity, Albert Einstein once remarked, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So why on earth do we repeatedly sell off our public utilities to private interests and …
Read More »How to cash in if Starmer gets the keys to No 10: JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals the stocks that could make YOU money – from banks to builders
We are slowly edging towards the General Election. For most people, the campaigning has been stultifyingly boring – a reflection of the fact that a Labour victory on July 4 is now considered a dead cert – and not even the release in recent days of the manifestos by the …
Read More »Royal Mail changes postbox collection times in SE1
Southwark Postboxes across SE1 could now have their last collection of the day as early as 9am, with just a handful of boxes still being emptied in the afternoon and evening. The postbox in Trinity Street has new plates giving details of the revised collection times Postboxes across the area …
Read More »Socialist Equality Party election campaign wins support in Holborn and St Pancras, London
On Saturday the Socialist Equality Party campaigned in Holborn and St Pancras with a stall on Camden Road. Tom Scripps, 28, is challenging Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and is the only candidate advancing a socialist programme for workers and young people against capitalism and war. SEP campaign team speaking to residents at …
Read More »Kate Middleton’s ‘perfect’ Father’s Day photo of Prince William and their children sends royal fans into a frenzy as they say they’re left in tears over sweet ‘we love you, Papa!’ message
The Princess of Wales has left royal fans in tears over her ‘perfect’ Father’s Day photo of Prince William with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Shared on Sunday on Instagram and X, the stunning picture was posted alongside a personally signed social media post from the three children, declaring …
Read More »Anne is praised as ‘outstanding horsewoman’ after Princess Royal managed to keep control of her horse during Trooping the Colour
Princess Anne has been praised as an ‘outstanding horsewoman’ after she managed to keep control of her horse during the Trooping the Colour. Footage of the Princess Royal shows her skillfully handling a spirited horse and managing to stay seated during the procession to mark her brother’s royal birthday. The Princess, …
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