Oct 18 (Reuters) – European countries are facing more strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some industrial actions and demonstrations. FRANCE Regional train traffic in France was cut by about half on Tuesday as several unions called a nationwide …
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World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to workers involved in Saturday’s strikes in Britain. These saw the almost complete shutdown of the UK’s rail network, alongside a national strike by 115,000 postal workers, and industrial action at two of the country’s largest ports, Liverpool and Felixstowe. At the train drivers …
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Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if “absolutely necessary” today as members of four trade unions stage a 24-hour walkout. The latest strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), Aslef, Unite and the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) is expected to cause the worst …
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Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Britain will gradually see coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of King Charles, while the new monarch’s cypher will also appear on government buildings and red mail pillar boxes, manufacturers and Buckingham Palace announced on …
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Pedestrians leave and enter the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register GBP trades below 1.14 for first time since 1985 UK retail sales plunge, underlining risk of recession FTSE 100 down 0.6%, FTSE 250 off …
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Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register IMF, World Bank expect global slowdown STOXX 600 set to fall 2.4% for the week Logistics firms dragged by FedEx warning Sept 16 (Reuters) – European shares slid 1.2% on Friday as recession warnings from two major global financial institutions and …
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If you were preparing to raise awareness for guinea pigs in the UK next week, you’ll need to change your plans. Guinea Pig Awareness Week, which was scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 September, is an initiative which aims to raise the profile of the rodent. It was …
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13 September 2022 PAULINE MACLARAN For the last 70 years, Britain has become accustomed to the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and coins. Now that King Charles III has ascended the throne, it will probably take time for many to adjust to the new royal order. Changes …
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Throughout her long life, she was regularly photographed with a Welsh corgi at her feet — a dog breed that became synonymous with the monarch. But while every detail of what would happen following her death was minutely planned, little is known about what the future holds for her beloved …
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A Royal Mail postal van is parked outside homes in Maybury near Woking in southern England March 25, 2014. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Sept 8 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail (RMG.L) said on Thursday it was not involved in talks with a private-equity …
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