Royal Mail warns 47 postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
Category : Search result: Royal Voluntary Service
Charities warn of 3 million volunteer shortfall after Christmas
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
WW2 veteran, 102, finally receives War Medal after 80 years
Janet Patterson, a 102-year-old WW2 veteran, receives her long-awaited War Medal 1939-45 in a heartwarming ceremony. Discover the story of her service and this belated honour.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Germany revives voluntary military service
German lawmakers approve a new recruitment drive targeting 18-year-olds, aiming to bolster defence capabilities. Discover the details of the plan and its European context.
UK beauty firm Mallows Beauty collapses into liquidation
Mallows Beauty, a multi-million pound British beauty brand, has entered voluntary liquidation, making 25 staff redundant and leaving creditors owed £1.9m. Read the full story.
Australian Caravan Maker Zone RV Enters Administration
Luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has entered voluntary administration, putting 250 jobs in doubt and leaving customers stranded just before Christmas. Read the full story.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
France introduces voluntary military service for youth
President Macron announces new 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against accelerating global threats. Read the full details.
Trampoline Park Closure Leaves Parties in Limbo
Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park on the Gold Coast enters voluntary administration, leaving pre-booked birthday parties cancelled and parents demanding refunds. Get the latest updates.
Guatemalan Woman's Body Returns After US Shooting
The body of María Florinda Ríos Pérez, a Guatemalan mother shot dead in Indiana, has been repatriated. Her family mourns as the suspect faces trial. Read the full story.
Labour's £20k asylum seeker bribe plan explained
Shabana Mahmood defends controversial plan to pay asylum seekers up to £20,000 to leave UK voluntarily. Could this Danish-inspired policy actually save taxpayers money?
Mahmood Considers Big Increase in Migrant Payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering a 'big increase' in financial incentives for migrants to return home voluntarily, defending the scheme as 'value for money' for taxpayers.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
US Stand-Your-Ground Law Tested in Wrong Door Killing
A US homeowner faces manslaughter charges after shooting a cleaner who came to the wrong address. The case could test the limits of 'stand-your-ground' laws. Read the full story.
Homeowner charged after cleaner shot at wrong house
An Indiana homeowner faces voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting a cleaner who came to his door by mistake. The case raises questions on 'stand-your-ground' laws.
Indiana homeowner charged in fatal wrong door shooting
An Indiana homeowner is charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a house cleaner who came to the wrong door. The case tests the limits of stand-your-ground laws. Read the full report.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Royal Mail's Delivery Crisis: 73.4% On-Time Rate
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Charities boycott forced migrant volunteering plans
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
Germany Chooses Voluntary Military Recruitment Model
Germany has decided against reinstating conscription, opting for a voluntary model to rebuild its military. Financial incentives aim to attract recruits, with compulsory service as a last resort.
Prince William's alleged snub of Andrew caught on camera
Exclusive analysis of newly surfaced footage appears to show Prince William pointedly ignoring Prince Andrew at the Royal Family's Easter Sunday service, amid ongoing tensions over the Duke of York's scandal-ridden past.
Queen Camilla's solemn Westminster Abbey return
The Queen Consort made a solemn return to Westminster Abbey for a memorial service, marking her first appearance since King Charles's cancer diagnosis was revealed to the nation.
Prisoner returns after mistaken release in UK justice error
Exclusive footage reveals the moment Billy Smith voluntarily returned to prison after being mistakenly released, raising serious questions about UK prison security protocols.
King Charles at Sandringham as Andrew's Home Future Questioned
The monarch was spotted driving to St Mary Magdalene Church while questions swirl about Prince Andrew's future at Royal Lodge following financial settlement revelations.
Illegal migrants boast about UK bribes to return home
Exclusive investigation uncovers how illegal migrants are exploiting taxpayer-funded voluntary returns scheme, boasting about easy money and gaming the system.
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