Tag Archives: Coronavirus

As the UK continues to ease out of lockdown and more parts of the country open up, it’s looking increasingly likely that a lot of people will be opting for a staycation this year. And if you’re a keyworker, Alton Towers may just have the perfect incentive to entice you …

On Tuesday, Deutsche Post DHL said it would pay its employees across the world a 300-euro bonus, as a thank you for their continuing efforts during the coronavirus crisis. A thank you for the heroes As a thank you for their “tireless efforts”, more than 500.000 Deutsche Post employees will …

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his summer economic measures in a speech in the House of Commons, as he faces pressure to assist those impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis. Amid concerns …

Two new wards will be built at Hull Royal Infirmary to care for patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. Chris Long, chief executive of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, revealed the news in a video posted by the Trust on Vimeo. In the video, Mr Long also apologised …

The company that owns Alton Towers is giving away 30,000 tickets to emergency services and support workers across the world. Merlin Entertainments is donating the tickets to people in Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand as well as 10,000 in the UK. Most of the tickets in the UK …

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Royal Mail is trialling the use of electric vans for parcel and letter deliveries to help cut emissions. The company is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 …

Piano extraordinaire, Sir Elton John is being honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative £1,000 gold coin paying tribute to the decorated British singer-songwriter. The coin, designed by artist Bradley Morgan Johnson, depicts the pop legend’s distinctive straw boater’s hat, and fashions his trademark glasses out of a pair …

Royal Mail axing 2,000 management jobs Around 2,000 management jobs are being axed at Royal Mail as it looks to slash costs in the face of the coronavirus crisis.The group said the job cuts come as part of a management overhaul under plans.. Credit: PA – Press Association STUDIO     …

An outbreak of coronavirus has been confirmed at a Royal Mail delivery office. A number of postal workers have tested positive for Covid-19 at the site on Station Road in Chester. Although the exact figure has not been revealed, the sorting office will remain open, CheshireLive reports. Bosses say a …

Why is it that a couple so keen on wanting a new life seem so obsessed with the past? For that is the very strong impression that Harry and Meghan are giving the world. Just six months ago, the couple announced they yearned for a new beginning.  Ripping up the royal …