A bungling pilot sparked a mass panic at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport last night by accidentally sending a hijack alert during a lesson with a trainee, it has been claimed. Dutch military police raced to the scene on Wednesday evening following the alert, setting up cordons and warning passengers to stay away …
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The Communication Workers Union has given its clearest indication to date that there will be industrial action at Royal Mail in the run-up to Christmas and during the general election campaign. Terry Pullinger, the union’s deputy general secretary, said the CWU was still in what he called a “resolution process” …
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Virginia Roberts is hitting out at Prince Andrew in a new interview that is set to air this weekend on 60 Minutes Australia. She is also returning to the New York City mansion where Jeffrey Epstein first took her almost 20 years ago, when she was still underage and held …
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Okay, they could picket the polling stations, or call a general strike for December 12. But those two extreme options aside, it is hard to imagine the trade unions could find a more obvious way of influencing the upcoming General Election than calling a postal strike during the campaign. Potentially …
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The latest headlines in your inbox The Biblical nativity story has been brought to life on this year’s Royal Mail Christmas stamps. The set of six postage labels went on sale this morning for those wanting to get into the festive spirit. The images on the stamps were created by …
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Snow joke! Coin featuring the classic festive Children’s character The Snowman is released – but the 50p could set you back £980 Limited edition coins have been released to celebrate the classic The Snowman The Royal Mint worked with illustrator Robin Shaw and Snowman Enterprises Coins show James and Snowman …
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Labour and Tory election pledges would see Government spending return to the highest levels of the 1970s, experts warn The Conservatives have unveiled a series of eye-catching election promises But these are causing concern at the Treasury and with Sajid Javid Labour is also promising its own spending spree in …
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Prince Charles has become embroiled in a major art scandal Prince Charles has become embroiled in a major art scandal following allegations that a painting at one of his favourite stately homes is an audacious fake – and not the £50 million Monet it was claimed to be. An American …
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Revealed: Police squad which supplies bodyguards for the Royal Family is facing a staffing crisis amid increased demands Police report highlights a failure to fill the Royalty and Specialist Protection unit Squad has faced increasing demands in recent years as the Royal Family grows Home Office review warned years ago …
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Prison log book detailing the exact moment Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was signed out to the exercise yard before going on the run for 36 years goes on sale for £1,000 Book kept outside Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs’s cell at HMP Wandsworth It was used to note every …
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