The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) held its latest Zoom meeting Sunday as balloting opened on the Communication Workers Union’s (CWU) pro-company deal with Royal Mail. Delivery, mail centre and Parcelforce workers attended from around the UK. Tony Robson, a writer for the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), gave the …
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A LORRY driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after an HGV crashed onto its side in Stratford yesterday (Monday). Warwickshire Police said officers were called at 7pm to the A46/Bishopton roundabout. The lorry was crashed onto its side. A Royal Mail lorry had overturned, blocking the entrance to Bishopton …
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She’s one of the most famous women in the world. And Meghan Markle has made no secret of how she fought for her big break as an actress. Now her pre-royal CV shows the minor roles she took before hitting the jackpot with Suits, as well as revealing a stunning …
Read More »The event attracts thousands of spectators to watch world class rowing over a six day period. This year the Regatta will run from tomorrow (June 27) until Sunday (July 2). READ MORE: Man, 46, died in hit-and-run on village road Thames Valley Police officers will be on hand throughout the week to ensure …
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Spain’s Queen Letizia was showing off her remarkably sculpted arms again last week with another toned display on a visit in Madrid. So, how does she do it? With a lot of hard work is the answer. The queen is known to follow a strict diet and exercise routine, which …
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Allen & Overy has joined Linklaters in hiking its newly-qualified solicitor pay, despite the pair last year deciding not to match rates announced by Freshfields and Clifford Chance. A spokesperson for A&O told The Lawyer, “We have increased our NQ salaries to £125,000 p.a. in line with the market.” Earlier …
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Royal Mail aims to deliver to all addresses it has mail for, six days a week. However, this is not always possible due to local factors, resourcing issues, high levels of staff sickness absences or poor weather conditions. Royal Mail listed the UK areas affected by postal delays today, apologising …
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The price of a second class stamp is set to be pegged to inflation until at least 2029, the UK communications regulator has said in efforts to keep letter-sending affordable. But Ofcom said it wants to scrap the current price cap on parcel services. Under new proposals, Ofcom said it …
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Investment companies | Update | 26 June 2023 True Colours We are quickly approaching year three of Temple Bar’s rehabilitation under the new management of Redwheel, who took over the fund in November 2020. While sticking to its value-seeking roots, managers Ian Lance and Nick Purves favour a more balanced …
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Spectators at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park did a double-take at the weekend when they saw their royal visitor. With his panama hat, navy blazer, silk pocket square and slacks, Prince Edward looked the spitting image of his father, Prince Philip, whom he has succeeded as Duke …
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