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 …
Read More »Two new coronavirus wards to be built at Hull Royal Infirmary on ‘assumption of second wave’
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 …
Read More »Alton Towers owner donates thousands of tickets to key workers in ‘Big Merlin Thank You’
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries to help cut emissions
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 …
Read More »Sir Elton John honoured by Royal Mint on new commemorative coin, rarest version costs Rs 64 lakh – art and culture
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 …
Read More »Deutsche Bank job cuts slowed by coronavirus
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 …
Read More »Coronavirus outbreak reported at Royal Mail delivery office as staff test positive
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 …
Read More »How are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filling their days in a 12-bathroom Hollywood mansion?
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 …
Read More »UK records 44 new Covid deaths – the lowest Saturday tally since lockdown began
Another 44 people have died of coronavirus in UK hospitals – half the 84 deaths announced this time last week, health officials have revealed. The total number of people to die after testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK is now 44,175, but this figure is expected to rise when …
Read More »Seven people confirmed to have coronavirus at Chester’s Royal Mail delivery office
Royal Mail has confirmed that seven members of their staff have tested positive for coronavirus at their Chester delivery office. An outbreak of Covid-19 at the Station Road site was confirmed yesterday (July 3) but it was not know exactly how many workers had contracted the virus. In the last …
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