'The Government needs to sit down with the RCA and other unions and have some serious discussions.'. We can't stand by and watch our colleagues and patients suffer anymore. Find out more, The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Earlier this year, Blackstone sold the real estate assets of the three Butlins sites to pension managed Universities Superannuation Scheme for about 300m. Ms Lewis said more needed to be done to encourage more people into the profession. The latest sale, which involves depots and terminals,means FirstGroup's exit from Greyhound will be substantially complete, with around $90m of profits expected to be booked in the current financial year. 'Tell me what it's like to look after 6x ITU patients on a shift by yourself. For the late Queen's coronation in 1953, around 8,000 people packed into Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. They also warned the action may exacerbate the bed-blocking crisis, as hospitals often fail to dischargepatients who are ready to go home on bank holidays. The Bank is now expected to increaseratesby 0.75 percentage points onThursday, taking them to 2.5pc in the biggest increase since Black Wednesday in 1992, when the government increased borrowingcostsby two percentage points in a doomed attempt to avoid a collapse in sterling. Latin America. For example, an entire service such as an intensive care unit or night duty may be exempt from the industrial action and continue working. The Queens Mother died on 30 March 2002 at the age of 101, and her funeral took place on 9 April it was the last royal funeral to be extensively televised in the UK before Prince Philip was laid to rest. 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October train strikes: latest information and which operators are affected. Charless coronation is expected to be on a smaller scale and shorter, with suggestions that it could last just one hour rather than over three. This is on top of a 3 per cent pay rise in 2021, when wider public sector pay was frozen. Latin America. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the British Isles.. The UK can look forward to an extra bank holiday when Charles III is crowned king at Westminster Abbey in 2023. Voting in England closes today, while members in Wales have until December 12 to post their ballot. Mike has built an incredible business over the past 40 years and, on behalf of the Board and the Group, I want to thank him for all he has done. The RCN isdemanding nurses receive a cost-of-living pay rise of 5 per cent above inflation,which currently sits above 12 per cent. The threat of surging interest rates particularly weighed on housebuilders, with Persimmon and Barratt tumbling, amid concerns the increases will hit mortgage demand. Enough is enough.'. It is expected to be more inclusive of multi-faith Britain than past coronations but will be an Anglican service. Members in Scotland last week voted in favour of strike action. The Prime Minister said that the cost of the energy support would be laid out in more detail, with an emergency Budget scheduled for Friday. C.S. Pictured:Nurse Margaret McCarthy, Unison Divisional Convener, protesting with NHS workers outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on October 26, 2022, RCN members are currently being balloted on a historic strike action, the first in the union's 106-year-history, RCN boss Pat Cullen said nurses have been 'forced' into strike action due to a 'decade of real-terms pay cuts'. It follows the protocol set out by Operation London Bridge, which dictates that it falls on D-Day + 10, 12 days after the Queens death on Thursday 8 September. He told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme: 'I would continue to urge nurses and others to resist going out on strike, even if they have voted to do so. Queen's funeral bank holiday closures so far - full list including shops and schools; Read More Related Articles. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on September 19. Something went wrong, please try again later. And it is shaping up to be a big week for new PM Liz Truss and her Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, as well as businesses across the country. It is the responsibility of the Earl Marshal to deliver a state funeral with the support of the College of Arms. Including opinion, live blogs, pictures and video from the Cornwall Live team. Sam Lynton Brown, of BNP Paribas, said: "We find arguments for a 75bpratehike compelling.". As well as Butlins, which has three sites, Bourne owns the Haven and Warner Leisure Hotels brands. That is up by 266,000 people compared with 2020, and reflects rapid growth in stock markets which took a battering in the pandemic and so had more room to catch up last year, pushing up wealth in the UK more quickly than that in some similar countries. Ministers plan to water-down industrial laws to allow agency workers to fill the roles of striking workers after businesses were hit by asummer of discontentamid the cost-of-living crisis. This would grant the average nurse, who earns roughly 35,600 each year, an extra 6,000 annually. 'On bank holidays we don't do elective work, but we do do emergency work. Patients across the UK have had hospital appointments cancelled due to the bank holiday to mark the Queen's funeral. Several different plans existed within Operation London Bridge, depending on where the Queen died, ensuring her coffin could be returned to the palace regardless of the circumstances. The UK's summer of discontent is stretching into autumn, with rail workers announcing another wave of strikes in October. Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. Hong Kong's chief executive says he wants an "orderly" reopening as draconian Covid rules continue to cripple the city's economy. The London-listed company, which operates rail networks including GWR and Avanti,announced it was selling off the iconic US bus brand almost a year ago in an effort to focus on its UK operations. Australia said it will hold its one-off national holiday on Sept. 22. The comments below have not been moderated. The Royal Family is expected to announce an official date and time of the Queens funeral shortly, but according to Operation London Bridge it will take place on D-Day+10, the plans final day. Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Vital cancer and kidney disease treatments and routine operations could be axed as thousands of health workers walk out over pay. I am writing following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the activation of arrangements relating to her lying in state and subsequent funeral. The codename Operation Golden Orb has been given to plans for King Charles' coronation, King Charles III is set to have his coronation ceremony on his grandson Archie's birthday. 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The coronation of King Charles III will be bank holiday' for the UK, reports have claimed.. Hong Kong led the way, rising more than 1pc, with Sydney not far behind. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the British Isles.. Following the announcement, the Daily Mail reports a number of MPs have called for the May 1 bank holiday to be pushed back until Monday May 8 to give the country a long weekend. That compares with its standard distribution of 55pc for videos outside of Shorts, and TikTok's $1bn (880m) fund for paying creators. Mr Gupta's companies are the target of a huge cross-border investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering. Shares in Future, which owns titles including The Week and Country Life, dropped 15pc. This is far above the Government's offer of about 4 per cent. However, the walkout will involve theatre nurses, who play a major role in operations. Over the course of a two-year deal, this means they would have to pay an extra 4,056. Leanne Lewis, a nurse in Bridgend, Wales, who voted in favour of industrial action, said it was 'an extremely difficult decision'. The union's guidance reads: 'If youre an agency worker allocated to work at an NHS organisation on a day of strike action, we expect you do not cover that shift.'. Anne-Marie Trevelyan is understood to have met with Mick Whelan, the general secretary of drivers union Aslef, last Wednesday. However, not all 300 hospitals and trusts may be hit by strike action. Nurses are just one of the NHS staff groups demanding higher pay than the Government offer. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. At least half of nurses at each NHS organisation and trust need to vote in favour of industrial action for the strike to go ahead, which could trigger varying levels of service across the country. Unsafe staffing levels and salaries too low to make ends meet has forced nurses to back strikes, one medic has said. As per his personal request, he did not have a state funeral. in Germany and the Netherlands "in recent weeks". The London-based group warned bills could jump to 18m from 8m last year. Giulia Bottarowill take things from here. The NHS has issued a warning that "non-urgent" appointments may be rescheduled during the bank holiday. Our branches will close for the day as we pay our respects to Her Majesty The Queen, joining the nation and global community in mourning. Heads of state are then given a 21-gun salute. The UK Government has made Monday September 19, the date of the Queens state funeral, a national bank holiday. Therefore, some nurses will be exempt from the strike to provide this minimum level of service. The probe was launched after the collapse of Greensill Capital GFG's main lender and has left the tycoon struggling to secure fresh financing. Two-thirds have already said they would be willing to strike in a preliminary poll. The GMB union said if the strikes went ahead, which could be ahead of Christmas, it would be the biggest for three decades. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Tui has made 12.9 million bookings this summer overall, up by 1.4 million since the company's third quarter update in August, which represented 91pc of pre-pandemic levels across the whole business. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. State funerals usually include much pomp and ceremony as well as religious overtones and distinctive elements of military tradition. Members of the Unite union downed tools yesterday evening, shortly after the Queen's funeral ended. It conflicts with the Government's efforts to help stop union disruption of essential services. Germany is planning to inject about 8bn (7bn) into Uniper as part of an historic agreement to nationalise the energy firm. Letting paedophiles live out their perverted sexual fantasies using CHILD sex robots might stop them harming Covid cases rise by another 8% in a week as virus continues its winter resurgence - with around one in 60 Would YOUR man try Bocox? The nurses' strike could kickstart similar walkouts across the medical profession, with junior doctors, midwives and paramedics also mulling strikes. "There are always vested interests, people who oppose measures that increase economic growth.". The day of the Queens death is codenamed D-Day within the Royal Family and Government, and each day that follows is known as D-Day+1, D-Day+2 and so on. The coronation of King Charles III will be bank holiday' for the UK, reports have claimed.. Britain's nursing union the architect of the unprecedented strikes set to go ahead this winter is urging agency staff not to cover walk-outs. The best opinions, comments and analysis from The Telegraph. The BBC chose Richard Dimbleby as the sole presenter for more than four hours of coverage. Barclays has said it will detail soon the final costs of its programme to buy back securities it mistakenly issued. Sanjeev Gupta's main UK auditor has said it resigned because of insufficient information and evidences relating to a probe into alleged fraud. London has highest percentage missing, with 15 per cent of nursing posts unfilled, NHS data shows efforts to get more nurses into the health service are only barely keeping pace with the number of experienced nurses quitting, Hundreds of thousands of nurses, paramedics and midwives across the UK are voting on whether to strike over pay and working conditions. 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Some 11,887 police staff and 1,306 civil staff were deployed from the day of death to the Queens Mothers funeral, a Metropolitan Police report on the cost of policing public order events during 2002 revealed. "We would like to have an orderly opening-upbecause we don't want to have chaos or confusion in the process," Mr Lee said. What result is needed for nurses to go on strike? The RCN said there are 'record' nursing vacancies and 25,000 nurses left the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. Patients across the UK have had hospital appointments cancelled due to the bank holiday to mark the Queen's funeral. The government has confirmed that Monday 19 September will be a Bank Holiday. "This is encouraging and shows the current importance of holidays and travel experiences in the post-Corona era," saidFritz Joussen, the company's chief executive. And the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy said more than eight in 10 of its60,000 members across the UK are prepared to strike. Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. The day of the Queen's funeral is to be a Bank Holiday in honour of the late monarch. It means workers can't stand up for decent services and safety at work or defend their jobs and pay. Niamh, an intensive care nurse in Ireland, tweeted her support of strikes. This Union is more than 300 years old and comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.It occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the However, it will be at the discrection of employers to decide if workers get a day off. The Palace said the ceremony will be rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry but also reflect the monarchs role today and look towards the future. We are grateful to have Mike's support and expertise available to us as we continue the next stage of Frasers Group's journey. Unknown. Scotland news, UK and world news. We will see significant increases this year and do urge the Government to provide much needed clarity on its proposed support package so that we can plan accordingly.. It could be extended into a third day if needed. The senior health chief told the newspaper:'You might well have Nottingham that is on strike, and Derby isn't. This is carefully negotiated with NHS bosses before the strike takes place to ensure patient safety. The Royal Family is expected to announce an official date and time of the Queens funeral shortly, but according to Operation London Bridge it will take place on D-Day+10, the plans final day. King Charles III follows the Queen's coffin as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral on Monday. August has seen the highest number of insolvencies this year as nearly 100 companies went into administration amid worsening financial pressures. Read our community guidelines in full, The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again this week. The coronation will reflect the monarchs role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.. The union wants nurses to get a pay rise 5 per cent above inflation, which currently sits around 12 per cent. The ceremony was broadcast live on the BBC and seen around the world. Traders are also pricing in 2 percentage points of rises over the next three meetings, implying thatrateswill jump from the currentrateof 1.75pc to 3.75pc, their highest level since2008. Bringing you the latest news, sport and events updates from around Cornwall. Patients across the UK have had hospital appointments cancelled due to the bank holiday to mark the Queen's funeral. Berlin will also buy the shares of main investor Fortum. Read More. This includes how the Queens funeral will affect the day-to-day life of the UK. Northern Ireland has the least restrictions on strike action ballots, only a simple majority of those who vote is required with no minimum turnout threshold. We Will Rock You will return to Londons West End for a 12-week residency Length of genes decides how long you live: Scientists say they've cracked secret of aging - and it could Covid's hangover: Record number of Britons died from abusing alcohol last year as experts blame endless 'Weighted blankets' are NOT just another wellness fad: They boost levels of sleep hormone melatonin that Don't fancy the gym? 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Find stories, updates and expert opinion. The DIY retailer saw sales boom during the Covid-19 crisis as people spent more time indoors and carried out home improvements. "Sinc The RCN handbook says provision during the strike period should be equal to that on Christmas Day. The day of the Queens death is codenamed D-Day within the Royal Family and Government, and each day that follows is known as D-Day+1, D-Day+2 and so on. Login to Read More Join Now. A health official told The Daily Telegraph:'The understanding we have is that they will commit to delivering a bank holiday level of service. Ms Lewis told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast programme: 'I felt we needed to take action. That will come in a statement, or mini budget, when he is expected to scrap an increase in national insurance contributions and freeze corporation tax. The RCN balloted nurses at 300 NHS hospitals and trusts. NHS workers cannot legally be sacked if they participate in official and lawful industrial action. Energy bills reported by businesses surged by 139pc on the year, and increased by more than one-fifth between July and August alone. The Queens funeral on Monday 19 September, will be the UKs first traditional state funeral since Winston Churchill in 1965. On Thursday, the Bank is expected to raise interest rates to fight inflation. Swedens Riksbank Tuesday unexpectedly increasedratesby one percentage point on Tuesday, its most aggressive tightening in almost three decades of inflation targeting. The owner of B&Q has reported a decline in sales as the company grapples with surging prices for raw materials and a slowdown in demand after the pandemic DIY boom. Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. Latin America. Shares dropped 10pc as investors baulked at the plans. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 'Our profession is being pushed to the edge, with patient safety paying the price. "I look forward to seeing people come together to celebrate and pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honour.". During the meeting of the Accession Council, the new King approved that the date of his mothers funeral would be a bank holiday. Unite, GMB and the RMT are among 11 trade unions that have launched a Judicial Review claiming the new laws would undermine their right to go on strike. The coffin will then be placed in Westminster Hall upon a decorated wooden box known as a catafalque, where it will lie for three days. Futures tracking the S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose 0.5pc, while the Nasdaq was up 0.6pc. Scotland news, UK and world news. The number of millionaires in Britain surged ahead of those in France and Germany last year as a property boom and rebounding stock marketssent wealth levels surging. However, the government and employment lawyers are urgently warning workers about their rights to pay on Guest lists have yet to be confirmed for the spectacle, including whether or not Harry and Meghan will be invited or be able to travel from California to attend. For Wales, at least 50 per cent of the eligible membership must vote but only a simple majority is needed to determine the result. 'Tell me what it's like to suffer such horrendous PTSD you considered suicide. "The size of the hike has shifted the focus back to tomorrow's Fed rate decision and the possibility that the US central bank might do something similarly aggressive.". Holiday giant Tui Group says bookings are bouncing back following the Covid crisis and disruption at airports, In a trading update, the group said it has seen UK bookings "well above" pre-pandemiclevels so far in the fourth quarter, which covers July, August and September. Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. At the time, thenBusiness Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: 'In light of militant trade union action threatening to bring vital public services to a standstill, we have moved at speed to repeal these burdensome, 1970s-style restrictions. He said: "I think that would be a good way for the country to be able to celebrate the coronation. A two-minute silence will take place across the UK at noon on the day of the funeral. Plans for the major event are known by the codename Operation Golden Orb, which sets out the blueprint for the service and the pageantry surrounding it. Solidarity at the Port of Liverpool gates.@LIndependents pic.twitter.com/0yMjCI5yCY. However, the United States is already our largest trade partner and we're continuing to grow our economic relationship. Operation London Bridge is officially underway following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. "If nothing else, the new Prime Minister is delivering on her intentionof'challenging the Treasury orthodoxy'.". Demand had also exceeded this thresholdin Germany and the Netherlands "in recent weeks". However, the RCN said nurses have been 'forced' into strike action due to a 'decade of real-terms pay cuts', warning 'enough is enough'. It was the first state funeral of a politician in the twentieth century and the biggest national event since the Coronation of 1953. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Bringing you the latest news, sport and events updates from around Cornwall. Tory former Cabinet minister David Jones told the paper: To combine the two events would be welcomed by the entire nation. Queen's funeral bank holiday closures so far - full list including shops and schools; Read More Related Articles. But thathas prompted Thierry Garnier, chief executive of the chain's parent company Kingfisher,tothis morning partly blamethis strong performance for a slide in the first half of this year, due to the tough comparison. "In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year. The ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside the Queen Consort. This is despite the Government passing a law allowing temporary skilled workers to cover industrial action earlier this year. And is it the same as scarlet fever? More here from Frasers Group's Mike Ashley on his decision to stepdown from the board of the business he founded four decades ago. Yet the Zantac row puts them at loggerheads when the ink on the separation deal is barely dry. This is typically followed by another procession to Westminster Abbey or St Pauls Cathedral, depending on where the service is. Guest numbers will be reduced from 8,000 to around 2,000, with peers expected to wear suits and dresses instead of ceremonial robes, and a number of rituals, such as the presentation of gold ingots, axed. Markets are full pricing in a 50 basis-point increase in rates by the Bank this week, with around a 75pc change of a larger 75 basis-point rise. The plans will differ from Queen Elizabeth II's three-hour Coronation service which was televised for the very first time and watched by millions. The RCN has asked agency nursing, who may be drafted in to help shore up staffing numbers to stop the knock-on effects of walk-outs, not to cover positions left vacant by striking staff. Billionaire retail tycoon Mike Ashley has said he's stepping down from Frasers Group as he announced plans to pump 100m into the business. King & King, a small London-based accountant, resigned as an auditor for several of the metals tycoon's companies. The Royal College of Midwives has asked it 50,000 members to vote in support of industrial action when ballots open on November 11. Bringing you the latest news, sport and events updates from around Cornwall. She said: 'When I trained I had a small bursary of about 3,500 a year and the actual training was free. Twitter has described the concerns as a pretext to get out of the deal after the Tesla billionaire began to experience buyer's remorse. Uniper, which is Germany's biggest buyer of Russian gas, is at the heart of the crisis sparked by Putin's gas cuts. Read the latest Scottish news covering Glasgow and Edinburgh. The figures highlight the changing relationship between Russia and the rest of the world, with Putin looking for alternative partners as the West shuns his exports. In July this year, ministers brought in a law allowing for the hire of agency workers to cover industrial action to stop essential services being disrupted. The Royal College of Midwives has asked its 50,000 members to vote in support of industrial action when ballots open on November 11. The date of the Queens state funeral is taking place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, it was confirmed on Saturday. Flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline were reduced in Julybefore being shut indefinitely at the end of August, with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying gas trade would restart if sanctions were lifted. All rights reserved. King Charles has approved a one-off UK bank holiday for the Queens funeral on Monday 19 September.. While life-saving care will be provided, a nursing strike is likely to lead to cancellation of hundreds of routine operations. Pre-tax profits dropped 30pc to 474m. The central bank is widely expected to unveil a third straight 75 basis-point increase in interest rates tomorrow, with markets also pricing in a small change of a 100 basis-point rise. The RCN will tally the votes per UK nation with the results expected to be announced in the coming days. According to Operation London Bridge, if the funeral falls on a weekend or another bank holiday, an additional day off will not be granted. The announcement of the date for the Kings coronation has sparked calls for a change to the May bank holiday in order to mark the event. The NHS is expected to treat September 19 as it would any other Bank Holiday. An official day of mourning will take place on the day of the Queens funeral, which will be announced as a public holiday. The public can visit the coffin as Westminster Hall will be open for 23 hours a day across the three days, according to the plans. 'There has never been a more crucial time to fight for safe staffing and fair pay. It typically begins with the body of the deceased being carried on a gun carriage, which is drawn by sailors from the Royal Navy rather than horses. I am writing following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the activation of arrangements relating to her lying in state and subsequent funeral. Haleon, the British consumer drugs giant spun out of GSK this summer, has rejected requests for indemnification from its former parent company as court battles over heartburn drugZantac loom. New Zealand announced that it will have its "Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day" holiday on Sept. 26. It will take place in Westminster Abbey, eight months after the monarchs accession and the death of the Queen. The government has confirmed that Monday 19 September will be a Bank Holiday. Liz Trusssnew Transport Secretaryhas begun peace talks with rail union chiefs in the hope of breaking the deadlock following months of industrial unrest. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the day off will be an opportunity for families and communities across the country to come together to celebrate, The Mirror reports. Beijing forked out a record $8.3bn (7.3bn) last month on a haul that included a record amount of coal. Businesses have been grappling with higher costs and steeper energy bills in recent months, worsened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine which began in February. It is unclear when strikes will happen and how long they will last. Patients are expected to only receive a 'bank holiday' level of service on strike days. When will Queens funeral take place? The company said that under its contract with the China National Petroleum Corporation, such works typically happen twice a year, in spring and autumn. Speaking ahead of a meeting between Liz Truss and Joe Biden, the Prime Minister's spokesman said: We're not prioritising negotiating a free trade deal with the U.S. in the short to medium term. Ms Lewis herself is off work and receiving half her pay due to long Covid. Investors are betting thatinterestrateswill hit 3.75pc by the end of the year as the Bank of England battles to contain inflation. The situation means there are too few medics working on wards, creating 'not safe' staffing levels. The day of the Queen's funeral is to be a Bank Holiday in honour of the late monarch. The FTSE 100 has pushed higher at the opening bell as markets look ahead to a big week of central bank interest rate decisions and a mini Budget. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on September 19. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. The Queens funeral on Monday 19 September, will be the UKs first traditional state funeral since Winston Churchill in 1965. Latest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. A spokesman for GSK said: "We do not agree with Haleons position.". Rail unions are staging a series of train strikes targeting the Conservative Party Conference in October. US futures fell this morning as investors fear up for another large interest rate rise by the Federal Reserve later this week. The Royal Family will announce the exact details of the funeral shortly, according to Operation London Bridge, but its expected to take place on the plans final day, D-Day+10. The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, the Palace said. King Charles III follows the Queen's coffin as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral on Monday. Of the 4.3 million policing costs, 2.2 million would have been incurred anyway if staff were assigned to other duties, but 2.1 million were additional costs directly attributed to the funeral arrangements. Uniper confirmed it's in final discussions with Olaf Scholz's Government over a package that will include an 8bn capital increase. Mr Kwarteng is expected to unveil the cost of the Governments emergency energy bill support alongside 30bnworth of cuts to payroll and corporation tax, as part of plans to drive growth. It is clear that the group has the right leadership and strategy in place and I feel very confident passing the baton to Michael and his team. She said: 'Tell me again why nurses shouldn't strike? In total, the Queen Mothers funeral arrangements cost more than 5.4 million, with policing costs amounting to 4.3 million and the Queen Mothers lying-in-state coming to 825,000, according to a House of Commons research briefing paper. Like other workers, nurses can't legally be sacked if they participate in official and lawful industrial action. An estimated 200,000 people filed past her coffin over the three days she lay in state at the Palace of Westminster, while the funeral itself had 2,200 guests. The situation means there are too few medics working on wards, creating 'not safe' staffing levels, she said. Mr Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, will have to sit for his own deposition on September 25, according to court filings. The funerals of King George VI in 1952 or Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, the last time a state funeral was held in the UK, were not holidays. This would grant the average nurse, who earns roughly 35,600 each year, an extra 6,000 annually. Queues stretched at their longest across Lambeth Bridge and all the way along the South Bank to Southwark Cathedral, with people being waiting up to 12 hours at peak times. While energy prices have surged since the invasion, China is still buying higher volumes, sometimes as a discounted price. During the key departure months of July and August, bookings reached94pc of pre-pandemic levels. It is calling for more staff to reduce record waiting lists which have built up during the pandemic. King Charles III follows the Queen's coffin as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral on Monday. This was in response to the repeated strike action from transport unions bringing Britain's rail network to a standstill. But he remains the controlling shareholder in the group, which owns House of Fraser and Sports Direct. Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. King Charles has approved a one-off UK bank holiday for the Queens funeral on Monday 19 September.. US private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to sell holiday resorts group Butlins back to former owner the Harris family. Berlin has reached a provisional agreement with Uniper and its Finnish parent company Fortum, according to multiple reports. Rusal isnt under Western sanctions but its nonetheless being hit as some big consumers in Europe and the US refuse to keep buying its metal. The Gareth Southgate effect! The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or He added that the bank was in "very advanced discussions" with the Securities and Exchange Commission over the error. Prince Phillip, who died on 9 April 2021, was the last senior royal family member to die before the Queen. The FTSE100 has slipped to a fresh two-week low as concerns over major interest rate hikes weighed on trading sentiment. Login to Read More Join Now. . 'Of course, if you are in the situation where you have a large number of nurses going out on strike, of course that is going to have an impact, for example on some elective surgery and other activities.'. The best opinions, comments and analysis from The Telegraph. The Queens funeral on Monday 19 September, will be the UKs first traditional state funeral since Winston Churchill in 1965. We have a unique system with the monarchy and an independent parliament I would back Britons having a three-day weekend to mark the occasion.. Reports this morning suggested the Chancellor will unveil a series of tax cuts without the usual costings by the Office for Budget Responsibility. My commitment and support as a Frasers' shareholder is as strong as ever. The Queen said she had been deeply moved by the outpouring of affection and the overwhelming numbers of people paying their respects since the Queen Mothers death. Mr Ashley has already handed the reins to his son-in-law,Michael Murray, who became new chief executive in May. The Queens coffin will be taken to Buckingham Palace on D-Day+2. At the same time, domestic demand is slumping with the Russian economy in recession. The former Newcastle owner will also stump up 100m to show his "continuing strong support" for the company. However, the government and employment lawyers are urgently warning workers about their rights to pay on Charles will be anointed by the Archbishop and take his oath to maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Church of England, and the doctrine worship, discipline, and government thereof, as the law established in England. The date was also the wedding anniversary of the late Queens sister Princess Margaret, while the Kings grandfather George VI held his coronation in the month of May. Ms Byng-Thorne, who's led the company since 2014, has told the board she would like to step down by the end of 2023. The GMB union said if the strikes went ahead, which could take place ahead of Christmas, it would be the biggest for three decades. There needs to some sort of compromise around pay and staffing numbers. This announcement came following the official proclamation of Charles III as King at the Accession Council. The exact numbers remaining on the job will be negotiated locally between the RCN and each NHS Trust/Board. This means the day wont technically be called a bank holiday, but similar expectations may be upheld. MILLIONS of Brits are set to get a day off on the day of Queen Elizabeth IIs funeral. It marks the first time the RCN has balloted all of its 300,000 members for strike action in its 106-year history. New PM Rishi Sunak confirmed the news that the UK will be getting an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate, Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. 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She told Sky News: "The cost is mitigated, first of all by the overall benefits to the economy, but also the fact that we are now investing in the long term supply.". 'Outpatient surgery, day surgery, chemo, dialysis some of the things we have for discharging, transferring care, of patients [which] wouldn't always happen on a bank holiday it's those kinds of services [which will be disrupted].'. However, unlike other sectors, some nursing staff will continue to work. During today's funeral, which has been officially declared a bank holiday, it won't be unusual to see your local coffee shop close its door out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom or the UK) is a constitutional monarchy comprising much of the British Isles.. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) said more than eight in 10 of its60,000 members are prepared to strike. "This bank holiday will once again give people across the United Kingdom the opportunity to come together as families and communities to welcome His Majesty to the throne as we mark this important day in our nation's long history.". MILLIONS of Brits are set to get a day off on the day of Queen Elizabeth IIs funeral. However, the government and employment lawyers are urgently warning workers about their rights to pay on Liz Truss has saidan unprecedented package of support for households and businesses facing rising energy bills will help the economy overall, mitigating its high cost. Against the euro, it ticked up 0.1pc to 87.57p. United Co Rusal Internationalis working on a plan to deliver some aluminium directly to London Metal Exchange warehouses in Asia, as the Russian company struggles to find buyers. During today's funeral, which has been officially declared a bank holiday, it won't be unusual to see your local coffee shop close its door out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II. The deal, which is likely to see the German state take a larger stake in the company, could cost more than 30bn (26bn), Business Insider reports. King Charles III welcomes Rishi Sunak during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government. All rights reserved. Charles coronation is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, in London - eight months after his ascension to the throne following the death of the Queen. Liz Truss has signalled she's ready to take unpopular decisions to boost economic growth. The UK can look forward to an extra bank holiday when Charles III is crowned king at Westminster Abbey in 2023. Pictured:Staff nurse David Carr addresses NHS staff marching in July 2021. Coronations have not traditionally been held on a weekend, with the late Queens taking place on a Tuesday. King Charles reportedly wants to set the tone for a modernised monarchy while retaining an element of the grandeur and tradition that captivated the world during the late last month. Nurses are having to pay now for their training through student loans. But the company today said:"In the current economic environment, we have prioritised greeting card sales, which have a demonstrable track record of being resilient across the cycle, and we intend to continue this focus for the remainder of the 2023 financial year.". The day of the Queens death is codenamed D-Day within the Royal Family and Government, and each day that follows is known as D-Day+1, D-Day+2 and so on. Due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, there were just 30 attendees when the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle with the majority of the attendees close family. Prices of industrial products jumped by almost 46pc over the past year, according to the Federal Statistical Office, which is the biggest ever increase on records dating back to 1949 when Germany was divided and recovering from the Second World War. Senior health sources said the NHS will operate as if it is Christmas Day on all strike days, with elective treatments scrapped though emergency care will go ahead. The law in England, Scotland and Wales states strike action has to be held within six months of the ballot closing, so by the start of May. But a day later, Mr Kwarteng is expected to move in an opposing direction with a packagetax cuts could stoke prices. Ballots close on November 2. 'They're paying their day-to-day bills, travel expenses. This means a buyer purchasing an average home in London would face a monthly mortgage bill of 2,240 169 more than if they had got a mortgage offer in August, according to analysis by Hamptons estate agents. A monarch's funeral is not traditionally a bank holiday. Scotland news, UK and world news. Haleon was a joint venture ofGSK and Pfizer but floated on the stock market in July, with the companies retaining 13pc and 26pc stakes respectively, according to data from Bloomberg. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. If the BankRatehits 3.75pc by the end of this year, the monthly mortgage bill on an average 543,520 London property will be 2,537 a 54pc jump compared to if they had purchased in December. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. Wall Street's main indices have started the day in the red as traders brace for the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates to levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis. Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, said: "European markets initially started the day in positive territory, however the gains soon disappeared in the wake of a supersized rate hike from the Swedish Riksbank of 100 basis points, pushing their headline rate up to 1.75pc. Read More. An official day of mourning will take place on the day of the Queens funeral, which will be announced as a public holiday. 'We want our patients to be safe - with current pay & conditions there arent enough nurses to keep patients safe.'. The Royal Familys plan of action for the aftermath of the Queens death covers every aspect of the 10 days that follow. 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"Sinc The RMT union said staff at Network Rail and 14 train companies will walk out on October 1 in a row over job security, pay and working conditions. The UK isn't immediately prioritising talks on a free trade deal with the US, Downing Street has said. German factories suffered their biggest price shock since records began last month, as the throttling of gas supplies from Russia led energy bills to more than double. Our branches will close for the day as we pay our respects to Her Majesty The Queen, joining the nation and global community in mourning. King Charles has approved a one-off UK bank holiday for the Queens funeral on Monday 19 September. Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden said the Department of Health had 'contingencies' in place for a strike and would prioritise the most essential services. Charles is expected to sign a proclamation formally declaring the date of the coronation at a meeting of the Privy Council later this year. More than 15,000 ambulance workers at 11 trusts in England and Wales are being balloted on industrial action over pay and 'unsafe' working conditions. As a result a bank holiday is set to be held across the UK on Monday, May 8, it has been confirmed, ending weeks of speculation. It is understood that the ceremony will include the same core elements of the traditional service, which has retained a similar structure for more than 1,000 years, while also recognising the spirit of our times. It also said it 'could put patients at risk'. "Not every measure will be popular," the Prime Minister told reporters en route to New York. Brewery and pub chain Fuller's is worried its energy bills could more than double this year in the latest sign of how the crisis is threatening businesses. But if the No10 gives in to nurses it will face pressure to provide similar pay rises to other NHS staff groups, with junior doctors, midwives and other health service staff also arguing for inflation busting pay rises. A monarch's funeral is not traditionally a bank holiday. The NHS waiting list for routine operations in August in England breached 7million for the first time ever. Kingfisher reported sales of 6.8bn in the first half of the year down 4.1pc. 'Derby would be providing a normal service but Nottingham would only be providing bank holiday and anything extra that they might agree to do locally,' the source said. Nurses could end up firing the starting gun of a winter of discontent in the health service, withjunior doctors, midwives and paramedics also mulling industrial action. New Zealand announced that it will have its "Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day" holiday on Sept. 26. Venkatakrishnan, Barclays chief executive, said: "We hope to provide the final estimates in very short order.". The British Medical Association will ballot junior doctors in early January on whether it should strike over pay. Our branches will close for the day as we pay our respects to Her Majesty The Queen, joining the nation and global community in mourning. Before you go, check out the latest stories from our reporters: YouTube has unveiled a new way for creators to make money on short-form video, as it faces intensifying competition from TikTok. This is more than twice as long as the 18 minute target. The prediction comes as the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve step up the pace of their ownraterises in a bid to control surging inflation, even as several economies are expected to be plunged into recession. Earlier Keir Starmer's spokesman had backed the idea of a bank holiday. Covering all the latest headlines and full reports The Queens funeral on Monday 19 September, will be the UKs first traditional state funeral since Winston Churchill in 1965. King Charles has approved a one-off UK bank holiday for the Queens funeral on Monday 19 September.. @RMTunion announce October 1st strike action:With workers struggling to cope with the escalating cost of living crisis, October 1st is set to see strikes by a number of unions in various industries.#EnoughIsEnough pic.twitter.com/ORYN8Mvkex. But the Government is attacking it in broad daylight. The average UK buyer would pay an extra 2,208 over two years, compared to if they got their offer in August, and an extra 7,800 compared to December 2021. The Queen and the Prime Minister have previously agreed that the day of her funeral will be a day of national mourning. Taking cues from China's "zero Covid" strategy, arrivals in Hong Kong are still forced to quarantine in a hotel for three days and follow that with four days of self-monitoring. Similar large-scale strike action by junior doctors in 2016 led to the cancellation of100,000 patient appointments. Read the latest Scottish news covering Glasgow and Edinburgh. The funerals of King George VI in 1952 or Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, the last time a state funeral was held in the UK, were not holidays. It would make a very special memory for all of us., His comments were echoed by former Labour frontbencher Khalid Mahmood, who said: We can move the holiday back to the coronation weekend. Electricity prices almost tripled, jumping by 175pc, with redistributors reporting a leap of almost 280pc in the prices they face. The NHS staffing crisis is also fuelling the strike action, with eight in ten nurses warning that there are too few medics to treat patients safely and effectively. Read More. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is due to publish the results of its ballot on strike action later this week, but a large majority are understood to have voted in favour. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The NHS is expected to treat September 19 as it would any other Bank Holiday. If some nurses are still working what's the point of a strike? No. If the Bank Rate hits 3.75pc by the end of this year, the monthly mortgage bill on an average 543,520 London property will be 2,537 a 54pc jump compared to if they had purchased in December. 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