Royal Bank of Canada RY-T is raising base pay by 3 per cent for its lower-paid employees as part of a $200-million spending package that aims to fend off fierce competition for talent by improving salaries and benefits. The unusual increase takes effect on July 1, and applies to all …
Read More »Disgruntled woman fed up of acting as ‘concierge service’ for next-door neighbour
As we are all aware, relationships with neighbours are either friendly and civil or a bit of a tense nightmare. It was recently reported how one couple were having an issue with their neighbour coming into their front garden whenever she likes, as she claims that part of it belongs …
Read More »Storm Eunice – what we know so far
S torm Eunice has brought mighty winds and major disruption to much of the UK. These are the major developments so far: – Casualties One man has died after being struck by a falling tree in Co Wexford, police in Ireland said. Elsewhere, Thames Valley Police said a member of …
Read More »Princess Beatrice Says Daughter Sienna Is a ‘Little Rockstar’
Princess Beatrice Says Daughter Sienna Is a ‘Little Rockstar’ | PEOPLE.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore PEOPLE.com Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Princess Beatrice Says Daughter Sienna Is a ‘Little Rockstar’ in Handwritten Thank-You Note this link …
Read More »How Prince Edward County’s new hotels are designed for locals and visitors
When the Royal opens its doors this month in Picton, it will support many of the 27 recommendations set out in Prince Edward County’s destination development plan.The Royal Hotel In July of last year, as tourist sites around the world stood empty, Sandbanks Provincial Park in Ontario’s Prince Edward County …
Read More »Former Edinburgh postmaster wrongly accused of stealing thousands of pounds
A former sub-postmaster wrongly accused of stealing thousands of pounds has had his refund demands snubbed for more than a year. The Daily Record reports that Kashif Nadeem, 33, said the Post Office has refused to hand back £28,000 – despite its officials giving him just 14 days to hand …
Read More »Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner, loses royal status
Kei Komuro and Mako.Reuters Japanese Princess Mako quietly married a commoner without traditional wedding celebrations Tuesday and said their marriage – delayed three years and opposed by some – “was a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.” The marriage to Kei Komuro cost Mako her royal status. She …
Read More »Government-listed Covid test supplier criticised for ‘appalling’ service
D ozens of complaints have been made against a Covid-19 test supplier after quarantined travellers were left waiting several days for a kit to arrive. East Yorkshire-based Latus Health has been accused of providing an “appalling” service, with customers claiming they received their £175 coronavirus tests late – potentially delaying …
Read More »ITV appoints senior data leaders | News
UK – ITV has created four new leadership positions in its data division as part of a wider transformation of its group data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. As part of the changes, Lara Izlan (pictured) has been promoted to director of data strategy and will be responsible for developing …
Read More »Derbyshire’s Mick is the oldest full-time postie in the UK
A Derbyshire great granddad who recently celebrated his 80th birthday has become the oldest full-time delivery postman in the UK. Mick Gibson, known as “Gibbo” to his mates, started out working in a grocer’s shop, then became a time-served painter and decorator before undertaking a series of other jobs and …
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