June 29 (Reuters) – Britain faces a summer of disruption as workers across the economy struggling with the rising cost of living resort to strike action in disputes over pay and conditions. Below are some of the industries in which trade unions have either already announced strike action or are …
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The ‘heartless’ landlord kicking out a family-of-nine who fled their war-torn home for Britain after just one month is a Royal Navy officer, MailOnline can reveal. Maxim Hyryk and his wife Olga say they are baffled by their hosts’ decision to force them out of the two-bedroom bungalow in Fareham, …
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The Queen greeted fans in Scotland with a wave and a smile as she arrived in Edinburgh as part of her first outing since the Platinum Jubilee yesterday- and new video shows he alighted the Royal train without any assistance. A Royal assistant stood ready to help Her Majesty down the …
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Post delivery workers will pop in to check on the elderly during their rounds as part of new scheme Checks on elderly and frail will be part of new Royal Mail health division Northumberland trial could lead to scheme rollout nationwide if successful Age UK’s charity director Caroline Abrahams welcomed …
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Don’t mention the smut! Warning to Queen over Denmark’s porn industry before Her Majesty met monarch The Queen was advised not to discuss porn when meeting Denmark’s monarch Royal biographer said the Queen always studies ‘topics to be avoided’ The issue appeared in the file ahead of the meeting with …
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People working from home are facing “clear disruption” to internet services as thousands of BT workers vote this week to go on strike. As many as 45,000 engineers and call centre staff will decide whether to begin industrial action in as little as two weeks’ time. This makes up the …
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Female soldier, 23, was found hanged on Army base, inquest hears – as friends pay tribute to ‘beautiful girl’ Soldier Sophie Madden sadly died on June 10 in Folkestone, Kent The 23-year-old was part of the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery She was found hanged at Overhill Training Centre, near …
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The Norwegian royal family today paid their respects to the victims of the shooting at a gay nightclub in Oslo last night which killed two and wounded 21. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in the Norwegian capital to read tributes at a makeshift …
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Prince Charles and Camilla tonight dazzled at a black tie dinner in Rwanda as they greeted leaders from Commonwealth countries for the glamorous event. The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, opted not to wear a tiara but instead wore Bruce Oldfield and donned her new order of the garter. She also wore her …
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A group of union leaders threatening to spark a summer of discontent in Britain are raking in six-figure pay deals – some four-times higher than the workers they are leading to the picket line – MailOnline can reveal. Analysis shows how union chiefs are taking home staggering salaries, topped up …
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