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☆ Amazon faces Black Friday strikes and protests on 'Make Amazon Pay' day
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon workers at a UK warehouse are striking on one of the retailer's busiest days, Black Friday. AdvertisementSome Amazon workers in the UK have gone on strike this Black Friday in what a union called the largest day of industrial disruption in the company's 30-year history. The online retail giant also faces action and protests in the US, France, Germany and dozens of other countries as part of a day of action called "Make Amazon Pay." The union will also hold a demonstration in support of the striking workers outside Amazon's UK headquarters in London. Gearing said Friday's strikes would be "the largest day of industrial disruption in Amazon's 30-year history."

Persons: —, Christy Hoffman, Jacob King Organizations: Service, UNI Global Union, UNI, Amazon, Business, Guardian Locations: US, France, Germany, Coventry, England, London

☆ England accelerates vaccine programmes due to new COVID variant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A nurse prepares a dose of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at the University Hospital Coventry, in Coventry, Britain April 22, 2022. Jacob King/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - England will bring forward the start of its autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes as a precautionary step after the identification of highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86, which has been found in Britain. However, Britain's health ministry said annual vaccination programmes for older and at-risk groups would start a few weeks earlier than planned in light of the variant. It is not currently categorised as a "variant of concern" in Britain, and the health ministry said there was no change to wider public health advice. "As with all emergent and circulating COVID-19 variants ... we will continue to monitor BA.2.86 and to advise government and the public as we learn more."

Persons: Jacob King, Maria Caulfield, Jenny Harries, Harries, Alistair Smout, David Holmes Organizations: University Hospital Coventry, UK Health Security Agency, Thomson Locations: Coventry, Britain, England, Denmark, COVID

☆ Venus Williams rolls back the years to secure first top 50 win since 2019
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Venus Williams rolled back the years as she battled to an impressive WTA win against Camila Giorgi in the Rothesay Classic on Monday. 697 from returning to form and notching her first win against a top 50 opponent since 2019. Stephen Pond/Getty ImagesThe victory was just Williams’ second win since Wimbledon in 2021 and it clearly meant a lot to the tennis superstar. Jacob King/PA Images/Getty ImagesIn the third-set tiebreak, Williams sealed victory with a brilliant shot, reminiscent of the seven-time singles grand slam winner’s glory days on the circuit. 1 hit a brilliant crosscourt backhand past Giorgi to win the third set tiebreak – and the match.

Persons: Venus Williams, Camila Giorgi, Williams, Giorgi, Stephen Pond, “, ” Williams, ”, “ I’m, she’s, ’, haven’t, Jacob King, Jelena Ostapenko, Linda Noskova Organizations: CNN, WTA, Wimbledon, ” Locations: Rothesay

Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar, both 19-year-old students at the University of Nottingham, and Ian Coates, 65, a school janitor, were fatally stabbed. Coates was later found dead from knife injuries on Magdala Road by a member of the public, police said. Police responded to a "major incident" in Nottingham city center early Tuesday morning. “Barnaby Philip John Webber was a beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to,” his family said. “At 19 he was just at the start of his journey into adulthood and was developing into a wonderful young man,” the family added.

Persons: Barnaby Webber, Grace Kumar, Ian Coates, van, tasered, Coates, “, Kate Meynell, Meynell, Lynn Haggitt, ” Haggitt, ” “ I’ve, ”, Darren Staples, Shearer West, Webber, Kumar, ” Webber, “ Barnaby Philip John Webber, Webbs ’, Handout, AP Kumar, “ Grace, Grace, Kumar’s, “ Ian, ” Ross Middleton, Diana Owen, Ian, David Mellen, Jacob King, Constable Meynell, ” Meynell Organizations: CNN, Nottingham, University of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Police, Police, BBC, Getty, University of Nottingham’s, Bishops Hull Cricket Club, AP, England, England Hockey, Southgate Hockey Club, Southgate Hockey Club Coates, . Academy Trust, Huntingdon Academy, L.E.A.D . Academy Trust, St, Lawn Tennis Association, Nottingham City Locations: Ilkeston, Milton, Nottingham, AFP, Taunton, England, Huntingdon, St Peter’s, Rothesay, “, Peter's

CNN —Three people were found dead in the central English city of Nottingham on Tuesday, in what police described as a major incident. Police were first alerted to an incident on Ilkeston Road near the city center early Tuesday local time, where two people were found dead. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”Authorities reacted to the “horrific and tragic” incident on Tuesday. “This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people,” said Chief Constable Kate Meynell. Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also.”

Persons: Jacob King, Darren Staples, Lynn Haggitt, ” Haggitt, “, “ I’ve, ”, Constable Kate Meynell, Rishi Sunak, Robert Jenrick, “ I’m, Alex Norris Organizations: CNN, Nottinghamshire Police, Police, AP, Getty, BBC, ” Authorities, British, UK Locations: English, Nottingham, Ilkeston, Milton, AFP, Nottinghamshire

[1/5] Britain's King Charles speaks to guests during a reception for overseas guests attending his coronation at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, May 5, 2023. It will be the largest show of its kind in Britain since the coronation of Charles' mother. Once at the abbey, much of the ceremony will feature elements that Charles' forebears right back to King Edgar in 973 would recognise, officials said. Handel’s coronation anthem "Zadok The Priest" will be sung as it has at every coronation since 1727. After returning to Buckingham Palace, the royals will make a traditional appearance on the balcony, with a fly-past by military aircraft.

Jeremy Selwyn/WPA Pool/Getty Images Camilla stands next to Queen Elizabeth II during a Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames in June 2012. Chris Jackson/Getty Images From left, Camilla, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attend the state opening of Parliament in May 2013. From left are Camilla, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Duchess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William. Frank Augstein/WPA Pool/Getty Images In pictures: Britain's Queen Camilla Prev NextShe reportedly met Prince Charles at a polo match in Windsor in 1970 and they became friends. From left are Camilla, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Duchess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William.

☆ Netflix Freeloaders Really Have to Kick In Now
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Dan Gallagher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A Netflix series spotlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Much now rides on the streaming giant’s ability to get something from your kid’s roommate’s brother. First-quarter results from Netflix on Tuesday were a decidedly mixed bag. But Netflix added only 1.75 million new paid subscribers during the quarter, which was 20% below what analysts had expected. It said subscriber growth in the second quarter would be roughly similar to what it just reported—less than half the 4.1 million net new subscribers analysts were expecting for the period.

☆ One of the UK's largest unions announces 10 more days of strikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

COVENTRY, U.K. - Dec. 21, 2022: Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham (centre), joins ambulance workers on the picket line outside ambulance headquarters in Coventry. On Friday, Jan. 20, Unite announced a further 10 days of strikes as a dispute between the government and ambulance escalated. Jacob King/PA Images via Getty ImagesLONDON — One of the U.K.'s largest unions on Friday announced 10 further days of strike action over the coming weeks, as a standoff between the government and ambulance workers intensifies. More than 2,600 ambulance workers in Wales and the West Midlands, North West, North East and East Midlands of England are already set to walk out on Monday as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and staffing. The newly announced strikes will affect the North West (Feb. 6, 22 and March 20), North East (Feb. 6, 20 and March 6, 20), East Midlands (Feb. 6, 20 and March 6, 20), West Midlands (Feb. 6, 17 and March 6, 20), Wales (Feb. 6, 20 and March 6, 20) and Northern Ireland (Jan. 26 and Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24).

☆ Harry and Meghan hit out at 'exploitation and bribery' of UK media in new Netflix documentary
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"Harry & Meghan" is one of a series of programs the pair is producing under a commercial deal with Netflix. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty ImagesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle hit out at what they called the "exploitation and bribery" of the British press in a new, hotly anticipated Netflix documentary released Thursday. In the opening episode, Harry describes the release of the documentary as an act of "duty and service." Harry & Meghan, the hotly-anticipated new Netflix documentary from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has been released. Charles famously married Diana at the behest of the royal family, despite having a long-running and well-documented relationship with his now wife, Camilla, queen consort.

☆ British nurses to stage first strikes on Dec. 15, 20
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jacob King/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoLONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Thousands of British nurses will go on strike on Dec. 15 and 20 for more pay, their union said on Friday, adding to a winter of industrial action and putting further pressure on the state-run health system. The strikes are the first of possibly several walkouts by National Health Service (NHS) nurses, which come after the government refused to meet demands for pay rises of 5% above inflation. He said the NHS had plans in place to minimise any disruption from the strikes and ensure continuity for emergency services. "Why on Earth is the Health Secretary refusing to negotiate with nurses?" "Patients already can’t get treated on time, strike action is the last thing they need, yet the Government is letting this happen."

☆ American Greed: Inside The Episode-Vince Beiser
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Dj Sixsmith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmerican Greed: Inside The Episode-Vince BeiserJournalist Vince Beiser talks with CNBC's DJ Sixsmith about the American Greed episode called "The Polygamist & The Bio Fuel Baron" and how Jacob Kingston and a man named the Lion teamed up to commit a $1.1 billion fraud.

☆ Man detained after eggs were thrown at King Charles III and Camilla
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON — A protester was detained Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, as they walked in the northern England city of York. The incident happened as the king and his wife were entering York through Micklegate Bar, a medieval gateway where monarchs are traditionally welcomed to the city. Police detain a protester after he appeared to throw eggs. Jacob King / PA via Getty ImagesSeveral police officers could be seen grappling with a man at a crowd barrier. Britain’s PA news agency reported that he booed and shouted “This country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was being detained.

☆ Inflation Reduction Act's expanded biofuel incentives raise concerns about fraud
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

watch nowThe Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in August includes historic investments to combat climate change. It may also open new avenues for fraud by expanding a program that has given federal authorities fits for years. That allowed them to rake in millions of dollars in incentives, even though they were producing very little fuel. Reining in fraudThe EPA says it has continued to beef up its enforcement as it learns more about implementing the program — and as incentives expand under the Inflation Reduction Act. "So, you're just spending money to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act."

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