Postman Pat and his ilk have been given their marching orders. The Royal Mail is advertising for ‘postpersons’ to deliver the nation’s letters and parcels. The company is using the gender-neutral term to make the point that the position is not just open to first-class males. Its new job ad states: ‘We are reinventing Royal Mail forContinue reading “Postman Pat Has Been Given His Marching Orders”
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Teacher Wins Case Against School For Yelling At Misbehaving Students
A schoolteacher at an Islamic school who was ‘absurdly’ sacked for yelling at misbehaving students has won $56,000 in compensation from the Fair Work Commission. Commissioner Stephen Crawford found that Paramjit Brownson, a Year 9 teacher at the Australian International Islamic College at Durack in Brisbane, was unfairly dismissed last June and ordered the school to reinstateContinue reading “Teacher Wins Case Against School For Yelling At Misbehaving Students”
The Race/Gender Gap Holds Back Over A Third Of White Men
More than a third of young white men in Britain worry they are losing out on promotions because of their race and gender, a new poll has shown. The survey by JL Partners found 36 percent of white men held concerns about being held back at work. It also found that two-fifths (41 percent) of whiteContinue reading “The Race/Gender Gap Holds Back Over A Third Of White Men”
Foreigners Are Three Times More Likely To Be Arrested In The UK
According to the most recent statistics, foreign people are up to three times more likely than British citizens to be detained in some areas of the UK. Revisions to the figures indicate that migration is greater than anticipated after 166,000 arrivals were not included in official records. Analysts from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)Continue reading “Foreigners Are Three Times More Likely To Be Arrested In The UK”
‘Snowflake’ University Students And Rowing Team Row
‘Mr Floppy’ was one of the arbitrary titles given to members of a university rowing club known for producing Olympians. After learning that rowers were grouped into columns on a purported “toughness sheet” and given names like “Rock Hard” and “Morning Wood,” “Snowflake” students are locked in a dispute with Oxford Brookes University Boat Club.Continue reading “‘Snowflake’ University Students And Rowing Team Row”
‘Warrior Board’ Of Retired Senior Officials
According to reports, Donald Trump intends to appoint retired former military veterans to a “warrior board” to screen out “woke generals” who are seen to be unsuited for leadership roles. The president-elect’s transition team is said to be considering a draft executive order with the power to review three and four-star officers they find ‘lackingContinue reading “‘Warrior Board’ Of Retired Senior Officials”
How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?
Alongside the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk, D-Day holds a shrine in British history as a moment when the country’s heroism came head-to-head with the Nazi regime. The courage and sacrifice of our Second World War servicemen are rightfully at the forefront of our public awareness as we commemorate the landings’ 80th anniversary. Politicians haveContinue reading “How Much Do Young People Know About D-Day?”
Michael Gove Leads Furious Criticism After Peer Who Is A ‘Champion For Affordable Housing’ Is Axed For His Attack On Terrorist Group Hamas
Last night, Michael Gove took the lead in criticising a housing association that banned Ian Austin, a former Labour MP, the chairman for making an offensive social media remark about Hamas terrorists. The Midland Heart housing association, located in Birmingham, said that Lord Austin had been banned due to a comment he posted on XContinue reading “Michael Gove Leads Furious Criticism After Peer Who Is A ‘Champion For Affordable Housing’ Is Axed For His Attack On Terrorist Group Hamas”
There Are 200 Body Shop Stores In The UK, And Administrators Are To Be Appointed
Another blow to the British high street, The Body Shop has started the process of filing for administration, putting employment in danger throughout the 200+ UK locations of the business. The well-known brand presently employs 10,000 workers in its 3,000 locations across more than 70 countries, with an additional 12,000 employees working through franchisees. TheContinue reading “There Are 200 Body Shop Stores In The UK, And Administrators Are To Be Appointed”
Ten-Year-Old School Pupils Pointed Speed Guns At Drivers In PR Stunt Accused Of ‘Child Labour’
In a public relations stunt, angry drivers accused police of deploying students as “child labour” to point speed guns at passing cars from the side of “dangerous” roadways. South Sefton Police enlisted the help of local 10-year-old children as part of their operation to ‘improve road safety’ last month and scold motorists for ‘selfishly breakingContinue reading “Ten-Year-Old School Pupils Pointed Speed Guns At Drivers In PR Stunt Accused Of ‘Child Labour’”
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