If the Conservatives win the general election, teenagers will be expected to take part in national service when they turn 18. Exactly how the scheme would work has not yet been hammered out. The Tories have said they would set up a royal commission – a type of public inquiry …
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Nobody would go to jail for refusing to comply with National Service under a Conservative government, the home secretary has said. In the Conservatives’ first policy announcement of the general election campaign, Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he would introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if …
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Rishi Sunak has said he will introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for young people if the Conservatives win the general election. In the first new policy announcement of the campaign, the prime minister has unveiled a plan that would see 18-year-olds given the choice of a full-time …
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The confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a parasite have more than doubled. There are now 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis, a diarrhoeal illness, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said – with more than 100 further people reporting similar symptoms in the Brixham area. Other reported …
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The owner of Royal Mail has said it is “minded” to accept a revised takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The latest offer from Mr Kretinsky’s investment firm EP Group values the Royal Mail parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) at £3.5bn. Money latest: UK economy in safe hands …
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The owner of Royal Mail has said it is “minded” to accept a revised takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The latest offer from Mr Kretinsky’s investment firm EP Group values the Royal Mail parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) at £3.5bn. Money latest: UK economy in safe hands …
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Pic: Getty Images More than 100 deaths have now been linked to synthetic opioids called nitazenes since the summer, according to the National Crime Agency. They believe nitazenes are produced in illicit labs in China and are entering the UK through the Royal Mail and other parcel operators. In most …
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Monday, 16 October 2023 07:41 From today all mail will be delivered to and dispatched from the Island via ferry. The Post Office says this will result in some changes for existing UK services. Special Delivery will now become a two day service, with standard mail being delivered in minimum …
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 15:09 Isle of Man Post Office is warning people not to fall for a newly-reported scam. The organisation says people have been getting texts and emails saying Royal Mail is holding a parcel for them but needs personal information. The Post Office says it’s an attempt …
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Thursday, May 18th, 2023 11:48am Royal Mail is looking at changing the way mail is delivered to the Isle of Man. That’s according to a consultation document which outlines a number of proposed changes to services. Isle of Man Post Office is working with the mail carrier to explore the …
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