Union ‘sceptical’ of reforms to scandal-hit London fire service
The union representing UK firefighters said Saturday it was "sceptical" London Fire Brigade (LFB) leaders would implement reforms after an ...
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Nurses to join other striking UK staff
London—Nurses across most of Britain will next month hold the first strikes in their union’s 106-year history, joining a host ...
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Agents seize smuggled drugs worth P27.5m
Government agents assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Port of Clark have intercepted smuggled shipments of cocaine ...
Read moreMan charged after police officers stabbed in London
A man was charged with attempted murder on Saturday following the stabbings of two police officers in central London, Scotland ...
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London bus drivers latest UK workers to strike over pay
LONDON, United Kingdom—Bus drivers in London are set to strike over pay for two days this weekend, their union announced ...
Read moreLondon has lost 1 in 7 pubs and bars since 2022
LONDON, United Kingdom—The City of London financial district, one of the world’s leading business hubs, has lost one in seven ...
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London marks 50 years of Pride
London on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Pride parade, marking half a century of progress in the ...
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Drawing a beer: The artist sketching every London pub
By Anna Malpas LONDON, United Kingdom—Lydia Wood sits opposite The Atlas pub in west London, meticulously adding detail to her ...
Read moreUK firms start trial of four-day workweek for six months
LONDON, United Kingdom—Louis Bloomsfield inspects the kegs of beer at his brewery in north London, eagerly awaiting June, when he ...
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British retailer M&S opts to fully exit from Russia
London, United Kingdom—British clothing-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday announced a full exit from Russia following the country’s invasion ...
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