The nation’s hospitality workers take the least amount of their holiday entitlement compared to other professions, according to research. A study of 7,000 employees found restaurant, bar and pub staff are allowed to take up to 30 days a year – but take an average of just 16. And those …
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The Royal Navy’s newest £1.3 billion nuclear attack submarine has taken to the Mediterranean on her first NATO mission. HMS Audacious is the fourth of seven new cutting-edge Astute-class submarines, which are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy. The submarine was …
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Thousands of Royal Mail workers will be balloted for industrial action in a row over pay. Staff at the privatised postal service could go on strike in the coming months impacting postal and parcel deliveries. Royal Mail yesterday (Wed) announced a two per cent pay rise for workers, back-dated to …
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A woman has been left devastated after 13 puppies all died at the vets. Alina O’Malley is heartbroken that her dog Arizona’s entire litter died just hours after they were born, following an operation on the mum. Alina made the decision to breed her American XI Bully as she is …
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Royal Mail is launching a new set of stamps featuring images of some of the most popular breeds of cat in the UK. The eight stamps show the animals grooming, stalking, playing, sleeping, staring and stretching. Cats shown on the stamps are Siamese, tabby, ginger, British Shorthair, Maine Coon, black …
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Royal Mail is launching a new set of stamps featuring images of some of the most popular breeds of cat in the UK. The eight stamps show the animals grooming, stalking, playing, sleeping, staring and stretching. Cats shown on the stamps are Siamese, tabby, ginger, British Shorthair, Maine Coon, black …
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The Government must “bring pace to the policies” after publishing a long-awaited strategy to support the recovery of aviation from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Heathrow Airport. A 10-point plan named Flightpath To The Future has been released by the Department for Transport, focusing on growth, sustainability and protecting passengers. …
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The Royal Navy’s biggest warship has been spotted off the south coast of England. Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth – built to send a message of “defiance to those who would do us harm” – is supported by around 3,700 personnel when operating at full capacity. The ship was seen …
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Contingency plans are being drawn up to try and keep passenger and freight trains running in the event of industrial action after unions warned of “potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history”. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union is balloting 40,000 members on the move, which network …
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A man became rude and abusive on an easyJet flight when cabin crew asked him to switch off his mobile phone before landing. It resulted in the police being called. The flight was heading into Newquay, Cornwall, from Manchester. Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called to Newquay Airport …
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