Duchess of Cornwall creates an online reading room to unite avid readers and discover new writers

Camilla has already championed the cause of literacy, making it a cornerstone of her royal work. Now the Duchess of Cornwall is following in the footsteps of TV couple Richard and Judy by setting up a book club. Avid reader Camilla, 73, will unveil her new venture – a royal first – on Instagram this … Read more

Unite union treasurer, 56, bought Jaguar with £1,400 meant to pay for bus worker’s funeral

A Unite trade union branch treasurer bought himself a Jaguar with cash stolen from a £1,400 hardship grant intended for the family of a young bus driver who had died suddenly, a court heard.  John Millard, 52, of Devon Avenue, Cheltenham, abused his position as secretary and treasurer for Unite’s Cheltenham branch, pocketing a total … Read more

Red Len McCluskey and a ‘£35m deal’ with his favourite builder: Row over Unite Union’s new site

Red Len McCluskey and a ‘£35m deal’ with his favourite builder: Cronyism row over Unite union’s new hotel and conference centre Union source claimed officials refused to answer questions over ‘spiralling costs and delays’ at the site in Birmingham The hotel and conference centre is under construction by the Flanagan Group The group is run … Read more

Independent bookshops unite to launch online service to rival Amazon

More than 130 independent book sellers have joined forces in one online shop in order to support smaller businesses and rival retail giants like Amazon.  Bookshop.org went live today in the UK and has already raised more than £19,000 for local bookshops.  First started in the US by entrepreneur Andy Hunter, the bookstore will receive … Read more

Neighbours unite to transform overgrown rat-infested alleyway into vibrant community space

Cobbled together! Neighbours unite to transform overgrown rat-infested alleyway plagued by dog mess and fly-tipping into vibrant community space with seats, bunting and flower pots Neighbours in Birkenhead, Wirral, transformed an alleyway into a shared garden Weeds, debris and vermin have been replaced with furniture, plants and flowers  Around 20 neighbours spent six weeks transforming … Read more

Politicians across the board unite in condemning XR protesters who blocked printworks

Politicians from across the political sphere have hit out at Extinction Rebellion activists who blocked printworks on Friday.  More than 100 protesters targeted Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, near Liverpool, blocking newspapers from leaving the depots.  The move has been widely criticised, with Home Secretary Priti Patel said to be looking at … Read more

Faith leaders across the world unite to condemn China’s brutal repression of Uighur Muslim minority

Faith leaders from across the world unite to condemn China’s brutal repression of its Uighur Muslim minority Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is part of a worldwide group Rabbi Julia Neuberger also lent her weight to a joint statement last night The statement says China is clearly aiming to eradicate the Uihur identity  By … Read more

Unite boss Len McCluskey warns union will ‘no doubt’ review financial support for Labour

Unite boss Len McCluskey warns union will ‘no doubt’ review financial support for Labour after Keir Starmer agreed pay-outs for anti-Semitism whistleblowers Unite chief Len McCluskey said will ‘no doubt’ review his organisation’s support Also warned Sir Keir over the direction of the Labour party during an interview  Labour paid ‘substantial damages’ to whistleblowers who … Read more