A postman was fired after he was spotted working at a corner shop while off sick with a bad shoulder, a tribunal heard. Pathamaraja Kanapathipillai had been off work injured for a year when a Royal Mail manager caught him carrying a box of drinks. After realising he’d been seen, …
Read More »Postman off work sick for year with bad shoulder was seen working in shop
A postman was fired after he was spotted working at a corner shop while off sick with a bad shoulder, a tribunal heard. Pathamaraja Kanapathipillai had been off work injured for a year when a Royal Mail manager caught him carrying a box of drinks. After realising he’d been seen, …
Read More »When is the last posting day for Christmas 2021? Post items early, Royal Mail recommends
With Christmas now very nearly upon us, there isn’t much time left if you’ve not already sent those last-minute cards and presents to loved ones. The Royal Mail is urging people to send their items as soon as possible, to reduce the risk of being caught up in the Christmas …
Read More »Royal Mail to ‘double’ the number of home tests available after running out
Royal Mail is to double the number of coronavirus home tests that will be available to the public. Speaking live from Downing Street this evening the Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed there will be 900,000 home tests a day available from Saturday. It comes as there were no lateral flow …
Read More »Postie leaves job after leaving elderly woman lying in the snow saying he was ‘absolutely knackered’
A postman who failed to help a pensioner stranded on the floor in the snow has left his job. The Royal Mail said Thomas McCafferty no longer works for them following the incident earlier this year, according to the Daily Record. Patricia Stewart, 72, previously told how she was left …
Read More »‘Massive Christmas rave’ at Downing Street Facebook event gets 1.2 million RSVPs
More 1.2 than a million people have responded to to a spoof Christmas party event at Downing Street. It comes amid reports of an alleged Covid rule-breaking bash at No10 last year. The mock event has been organised on Facebook by DJ and filmmaker Jon Mancini, with over half a …
Read More »Scots told to cancel their Christmas parties due to Omicron
You should cancel your Christmas parties, Public Health Scotland has said, amid rising concerns of a mutant coronavirus strain which scientists think is much more transmissible. Dr Nick Phin, the director of public health science and medical director at Public Health Scotland, urged people to put off their parties this …
Read More »More than 800 cases of Omicron Covid infections confirmed across the UK
There are now more than 800 confirmed cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus across the UK. There have been 249 new cases in a huge 24 hour rise, according to the Mirror. The new Covid variant of coronavirus appears to be causing “milder” cold-like symptoms, but the reported …
Read More »Mercedes F1 team condemned for sponsorship deal with firm linked to Grenfell Tower cladding
The most successful F1 team in recent history has been criticised for a new partnership with Kingspan, one of the firms that made insulation for the cladding used in Grenfell Tower. The move has been condemned by the Grenfell survivors group, who described it as “truly shocking”. Michael Gove, Secretary …
Read More »Public urged to show small independents big love this weekend
Brits are being urged to support this weekend’s Small Business Saturday bonanza as a whole host of local events boost and celebrate small firms nationwide. As small businesses face fresh uncertainty and challenges heading into the crucial festive trading period, organisers are calling for a significant show of support in …
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