The number of working days lost to strikes has hit the highest level since the late 1980s. Some 3.9 million working days have been lost to industrial action in the past year, the highest annual figure since the 4.1m days lost in 1989. The figure illustrates the scale of public …
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Part one of this article was published August 11 The Socialist Workers Party are expert at providing tame “left-wing” criticisms of the labour and trade union bureaucracy, while serving to politically block any independent movement of the working class. The SWP’s long-established theory of the trade unions is one that …
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Offshore trust loophole hides oligarchs’ cash Treasury says it is against identifying beneficiaries of trusts without consultation Surprise move follows the introduction of transparency rules Offshore firms with property in England and Wales must name ultimate owner By Patrick Tooher Published: 16:50 EDT, 13 August 2023 | Updated: 16:50 EDT, …
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“So much of how my husband and I see things is through our love story,” said Meghan. “I think that’s what people around the world connected to, especially with our wedding. People love love. I’m not excluded in that sentiment. “For scripted Meghan's recent birthday was ignored by all the …
Read More »Lawrence Churcher, who was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, died at a care home in nearby Fareham, just days short of his 103rd birthday, according to the Project 71 charity which supports Second World War veterans. The charity, which said Mr Churcher was thought to be the last known naval veteran …
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Fire crews on the scene (Image: Submitted) Firefighters responded to a blaze at a residential garage yesterday evening. Four engines were seen in Southdown Road, Seaford, at around 6.45pm on Saturday (August 13). Crews in breathing apparatus tackled the fire using hose reels well into the evening. The Argus: The …
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Six Royal Mail postal workers fired in row over tea breaks. 23 hours ago. The Telegraph. Oil boiler ban thrown into doubt in wake of Tory backlash. Source link
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Features A year-long wave of strikes has been curtailed by shoddy deals and sell-outs. But, says Charlie Kimber, that makes the coming Workers’ Summit even more important Downloading PDF. Please wait… Sunday 13 August 2023 Issue 2868 Camden traffic wardens are one of the groups still on strike and fighting …
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A dad who flew to Hungary to collect a passport after a ‘postal delay’ is fuming after he was offered eight stamps in compensation. Attila Cseke, 50, cancelled his daughter Liah’s passport when it hadn’t arrived ten days after his son Mate’s – even though they were posted on the …
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Kate Winslet’s coat expected to fetch a good sum Titanic sank, but Kate Winslet’s coat was saved, which she wore in the hit film’s climax. Now, the apparel is going up for auction, albeit online – it is expected to attract hot sums, contrary to the freezing sea where it …
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