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The ‘officer class’ of the Army and Royal Navy remains almost exclusively white-skinned By Mark Nicol Defence Editor Published: 20:01 EDT, 15 April 2023 | Updated: 20:06 EDT, 15 April 2023 The ‘officer class’ of the Army and Royal Navy remains almost exclusively white-skinned, according to figures obtained by The …

The service has been planned to be representative of different faiths and community groups, in line with the King’s wish to reflect the ethnic diversity of modern Britain.  He will still pledge to be “Defender of the Faith” in the Coronation oath, but palace aides and church officials plan to …

Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have reached an agreement in principle following a long-running dispute over pay and employment terms. In a joint statement with Royal Mail, CWU confirmed the agreement will now be considered by the executive of the union before it goes before the membership. …

Royal Mail and union leaders FINALLY reach agreement following 11-month bitter dispute over pay and employment conditions Royal Mail said it reached a negotiators’ agreement in principle with the CWU This follows nationwide strikes in 2022 from more than 110,000 postal staff By Ffion Haf Published: 16:09 EDT, 15 April …

Royal Mail and the CWU have been in discussions for almost a year over the biggest overhaul of working practices since the business was privatised under David Cameron in 2013. The company has said it is losing £1 million a day, with strike action by the CWU costing £200 million …

Following a million-pound investment, a brand-new Royal Mail delivery office serving the homes and businesses of Denbigh and Ruthin in North Wales, was officially opened yesterday by local MP Dr James Davies. The new facility will provide much needed additional space for delivery and collection vehicles relieving the everyday congestion …

Meghan Markle was ‘never likely’ to attend Charles’s Coronation, sources close to those planning the event have said, after she was put in an ‘impossible situation’ by the Royal Family. Prince Harry is understood to have gone through weeks of negotiations with Buckingham Palace, including going over security arrangements and …

Royal blue! Souvenir coronation chinaware that’s hand-finished with 22-carat gold symbolises Britain’s first king in 70 years as well as Charles and Camilla ‘working in harmony’ The items going on sale today include a £75 cup and saucer and a £50 tankard The official sets are up to £10 dearer …

Neither Meghan Markle nor Sarah Ferguson are expected to be at King Charles III’s coronation – while questions remain over whether Prince Andrew will attend. More than 2,000 people will gather at Westminster Abbey on May 6 for the nation’s first event of its kind in 70 years, with the …

Prince Harry will attend the King’s Coronation service in London next month alone – with Meghan Markle remaining in California with their children Archie and Lilibet. Buckingham Palace confirmed the dramatic news in a statement today, saying it was ‘pleased to confirm’ the Duke of Sussex will be at Westminster Abbey on May 6. …