At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, for the second time in less than a week, nursing staff are out on strike.
They say enough is enough ... Show more
Quick Glance: A Photographic Look At Queen Elizabeth's Style
- As the nation and the world mourn Queen Elizabeth II's death, look back at Her Majesty's style growth through the years in photographs.
- From her coronation gown to her wedding gown, Queen Elizabeth's biggest fashion moments are explored on Vogue.
- Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP photo) (Image courtesy of ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.)) LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society, gives Queen Elizabeth II a tour of The Chelsea Flower Show 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 23, 2022 in London, England.
Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, 8th September 2022: The Standard remembers her life and her reign through pictures:
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Quick Glance: Royal Mail "exodus" warning as Barrow strike action continues
- A Barrow union spokesman has warned that if Royal Mail does not back down in a pay and working conditions dispute, there would be a "exodus" of postal workers.
- "During Covid we kept the country connected," he explained.
- "Rather than engage on the need for change, the CWU restated their demands to retain the current outdated working practices, which includes working fewer hours for more pay."
- "When Royal Mail bosses are raking in £758 million in profit and shareholders pocketing in excess of £400 million, our members won't accept pleads of poverty from the company." CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said.
Teachers in Darlington were striking again today, saying that better working conditions are needed to bring back the profession from the brink of collapse ... Show more
In the last official homage to Queen Elizabeth II before her funeral on Monday, Britain observed a minute of silence in her memory ... Show more
Queen Elizabeth II was taught how to use a London travel card on Tuesday.
The 96 year-old monarch made a surprise visit to the new rail line ... Show more
Quick Glance: Train drivers at 12 companies, including London Overground, will go on strike on October 1 and 5.
- Train drivers from 12 major operating companies will strike on October 1 and 5, according to the ASLEF union, which reaffirmed members' support for a strike today.
- ASLEF, which represents 96% of train drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales, gave 14 days' notice of the strike, but did not make an announcement until today in order to respect the Queen's funeral.
- He went on to say, "Withdrawing your labor, while a fundamental human right, is always a last resort for this trade union - but the train companies are determined to force our hand."
- "They are telling train drivers to take a real terms pay cut."
🎥 Keinan Davis' first Watford strike and a Luke O'Nien own goal were cancelled out by Aji Alese and Jewison Bennette as all at Vicarage Road paid ... Show more