The public appetite for taking on the Government has never been higher, writes Keir Mudie, who has noticed significant support for workers taking industrial action as they ask for fair pay Striking Royal Mail workers march through London ( Image: Getty Images) I’ve been up north for a while, which …
Read More »Royal Mail bosses slammed for using staff website to condemn posties for striking
Exclusive: Comments from Royal Mail bosses have been posted on the the Workplace site, which is usually used for staff updates, and one postal worker told of ‘constant bullying, guilt-tripping and pressure from managers for weeks’ over the strikes Simon Thompson is Chief Executive Officer of Royal Mail ( Image: …
Read More »Special Forces soldiers warned to stop drinking ‘unsafe’ breast milk sold online
Exclusive: Experts warn of risks of Special Forces drinking human milk bought on eBay to help them keep fit, get big muscles and avoid injury after commando gets hepatitis Some elite soldiers have been using breast milk to get in peak fitness ( Image: Getty Images) Members of the Special …
Read More »Royal Mail accused of being ‘Scrooge’ for not paying army of elves living wage
An army of helpers replying to children’s letters to Santa Claus will not be paid a real living wage. The Royal Mail expects these festive elves to get by on £9 an hour – 50p less than the voluntary rate set by the Living Wage Foundation. Kids are invited to …
Read More »Vaping oils aimed at British children sold on eBay without age checks
The bright colours and cartoon styling of these bottles mean they would fit in on the sweet shelf. And many mimic the trusted logos of much-loved food and drink brands. The makers also know the flavours they promise are exactly what youngsters crave. But these are all vaping liquids for …
Read More »Postal workers will now ask to see ID before delivering blades to your home
Posties will join the blitz on knife crime by asking for proof of age before handing over packaged blades. They will ask to see photographic identification like passports or driving licences on the doorstep to prevent knives being delivered to juveniles. The crackdown will be enforced in time for Christmas …
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