Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services’ (IDS) share price has delivered investors a healthy return over the past month. After a series of disruptive strikes, IDS finally struck a deal with the Communication Workers Union over pay and working conditions. With that out of the way, the hope is that …
Read More »Royal rumble! Prince Andrew ‘faces losing summer holiday home’ over King Charles’ move
Prince Andrew reportedly faces losing his summer holiday home. The shamed royal, 63, who resigned from public roles in 2020 in the wake of claims he had sex with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre, would usually take a break at the private Scottish retreat of Balmoral with …
Read More »John Healey MP welcomes footpath upgrade after two-year campaign
AN MP has welcomed a footpath upgrade – following a two-year campaign. John Healey started the efforts to boost the walkway in October 2021 after meeting Royal Mail workers who raised concerns about the safety of the footpath that they use to get to work. He then took this …
Read More »Indian-origin employee wins massive Royal Mail compensation after lengthy bullying claim
Accusations were levelled against The Royal Mail of “destroying” the life of an employee named Kam Jhuti, who suffered lengthy bullying when she highlighted potential fraud done by her boss Mike Widmer, who even harassed the media specialist. An official remedy decision added to the long-running case this week read: …
Read More »German government wants ex-minister to foot $267 million bill for a failed highway toll plan
The German government is considering whether it can make former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer foot at least part of the quarter-billion euro compensation it has to pay a private company over a failed plan to introduce highway tolls. Scheuer, who was in office from 2018 until 2021, had insisted on …
Read More »Isabelle Lacy growing in grass court confidence after Wimbledon win
The 16-year-old, who reached the second round a year ago, was in fine form as she beat Australian Roisin Gilheany 6-4 6-2 in a stylish performance to progress once again. And it was not only a special day due to the result, with Lacy – who is supported by the …
Read More »Indian-origin employee wins ₹2.5 cr from Royal Mail in UK; marks largest compensation settlement value
An Indian-origin employee of Royal Mail was won ₹25 crore compensation from the company in the United Kingdom, after her bullying claim was upheld. The compensation settlements is being dubbed as one of the largest made till date. The employee Kam Jhuti, had claimed that she had been intimidated and …
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 »Freddy Blaydes picks up maiden Wimbledon win
Windermere’s Blaydes, 17, had never played at the All England Club previously and was handed a wildcard into the draw, where he took to court against Sweden’s Kevin Edengren. And despite some early wobbles it was a near perfect debut for the teenager, who saw off his Swedish opponent 6-3 …
Read More »Marine’s inquest to be held mostly in secret amid national security concerns
“Outstanding Royal Marine” Benjamin McQueen, 26, was brought to the surface after being separated from other divers during a drill – the details of which have not been disclosed – off Portland Harbour in Dorset on November 14 2018. He was declared dead after CPR was performed, the judge-led inquest …
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