Royal Mail has reduced the opening hours at half of its customer service points in the UK on Monday, with critics warning it could affect workers and businesses. The postal giant has 1,200 customer service points in total where customers can drop off parcels or pick up post that could …
Read More »Did President Biden Breach Royal Protocol by Putting His Hand on King Charles’ Back? The Palace Responds
The King welcomed President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle for their first formal meeting of the new royal reign Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images King Charles and President Joe Biden meet at Windsor Castle on July 10 Royal protocol is more casual than it used to be. King Charles …
Read More »National Housing Federation – The future of pensions – Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution (or Collective Defined Contribution) model
For the housing sector, a move away from the Defined Benefit (DB) model towards the Defined Contribution (DC) model continues. There is also another model being used for the first time by Royal Mail called Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) – although this is not yet approved for use by multi …
Read More »Evri holds celebrity bake sale to raise funds for LGBT+ charity
Parcel delivery firm Evri has teamed up with Leeds-born Matt Jameson of Married at First Sight fame, to raise funds for a local LGBT+ charity Out Together, which raises awareness for the LGBT+ community. The bake sale saw Evri staff showcase their culinary skills, bringing an array of baked …
Read More »King and President Biden’s meeting reinforces US-UK special relationship
Charles hosted President Biden for tea and talks, in his private Windsor Castle sitting room, which lasted about 20 minutes – and they also viewed US-related items from the Royal Collection. Ahead of the meeting, it was reported climate change was due to be discussed, and at the conclusion of …
Read More »7 most common breeds of dogs and cats targeted in scams
As well as thinking about the ideal breed to suit your lifestyle, finding a reputable breeder has been made more difficult than ever before due to online scams. People are now losing an average £307 to pet scams and so far this year, there has been a 24% rise compared …
Read More »USA: heavy rain, flooding in New Yorkʼs Hudson Valley; at least 1 dead
Not just India, places in countries like the United States of America and Japan are also struggling with heavy rain and flooding. In the US, severe flooding occurred in New York’s Hudson Valley on the night of July 9. At least one person died, as the National Weather Service called …
Read More »Biden meets PM Sunak and King Charles ahead of NATO summit
London/ Windsor: US President Joe Biden touted a “rock solid” friendship with Washington’s closest ally Britain on Monday, dropping in at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office in London for talks en route to a NATO summit planned to show Western resolve over Ukraine. Biden landed in London late on Sunday …
Read More »By focusing on ‘woke’ issues, the Church of England is failing its flock
SIR – Church of England congregations are dwindling, and have been for years, yet Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is more concerned with “trans” issues (Letters, July 8), and Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, is suggesting that we shouldn’t use the phrase “Our Father” in the Lord’s Prayer …
Read More »A royal wave! Meghan cuddles up with Lilibet as they greet performers in 4th July parade
Meghan Markle can be seen cuddling up with her daughter Lilibet as they wave to performers in a 4th of July parade in a new video shared on social media this week. The two-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was pictured with Harry at an Independence Day …
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