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Post by baselswh on Jun 25, 2024 11:26:45 GMT
I see Charlie has the best china out for the visit of Japanese royalty.
More trade coming up?
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 17, 2024 7:56:26 GMT
Housing and railways to feature as King's Speech sets out government priorities..by Owen Amos and Nadia Ragozhinaichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/ef96/live/2dc2f540-42b5-11ef-9e1c-3b4a473456a6.jpgThe King will outline the new government's plans at the State Opening of Parliament later In a speech written by the government, the King is expected to announce around 35 draft laws Laws on illegal migration, housing and planning, workers' rights, a football regulator, and railway nationalisation are expected Keir Starmer says the plans will "take the brakes off Britain" In a day of pomp and ceremony, King Charles will travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, before making speech in the House of Lords The speech is expected to begin around 11:30 am... ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/7/17/389650c9-a746-4867-9d46-681320792a39.jpgQueen Camilla - who will accompany the King for the state opening - is celebrating her 77th birthday today. Any dancing, though, might be curtailed after she sprained her ankle on a visit this week to the Channel Islands. She was born on 17th July 1947 in King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill, south London. The same obstetrician also went on to deliver the then Prince Charles - born the following year in Buckingham Palace.
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Post by lostinspace on Jul 17, 2024 13:44:10 GMT
Anyone forsee a strike looming as soon as the Trains come back under " the wing" of government? Aslef drivers on £1600:00 for working and extra shift at the moment, When " we are one" .."the rest" will want to have that as well... arithmetic is unwinding already it seems a winter of discontent is already in sight...we haven't had summer yet ...( Pending on what year SKS gets this one sorted)
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 17, 2024 13:52:48 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 17, 2024 13:56:26 GMT
Ten takeaways from the King's Speech..ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/7/17/4524de71-8a50-432e-8d4f-cf7d33fe0c0e.jpgWe've just heard from the King - but as a reminder, his speech was written by the government...The government promised to "get Britain building" by reforming planning procedures to "accelerate" housebuilding across the country For renters, it plans on giving them "greater rights and protections", including a plan to end no-fault evictions On migration, the government aims to "modernise" the asylum and immigration system and establish a new Border Security Command Meanwhile, train operators will be brought into public ownership, and local leaders will be allowed to "take control" of local bus services The government will also "remove the VAT exemption for private school fees" - the government hopes this will fund 6,500 new teachers A bill to establish an independent football regulator will be introduced to ensure "sustainability" in the game and give stronger protections for fans - a plan dropped by the previous government Climate change is also on its agenda, with the establishment of publicly-owned Great British Energy to invest in renewable energy The government will also "encourage wide participation in the democratic process" - hinting at Labour's election pledge to give the vote to 16-year-olds There are also plans to roll out "greater devolution" of decision making to metro mayors and combined authorities in England, give local leaders power over bus services, as well as work to "strengthen" Westminster's relationship with the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments And reform of the House of Lords is also on the cards - including the removal of hereditary peers' right to sit and vote
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Post by oldie on Jul 17, 2024 14:02:34 GMT
Anyone forsee a strike looming as soon as the Trains come back under " the wing" of government? Aslef drivers on £1600:00 for working and extra shift at the moment, When " we are one" .."the rest" will want to have that as well... arithmetic is unwinding already it seems a winter of discontent is already in sight...we haven't had summer yet ...( Pending on what year SKS gets this one sorted) "Now is the winter of our discontent / Made glorious summer by this son of York". (Or toolmaker as the case may be 😂😂😂 |
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 13:11:12 GMT
King Charles meets survivors of stabbing attack in Southport..by Sophie Abdullaichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/b78e/live/2f89f950-5ef3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpgKing Charles has arrived in Southport to meet the victims of a knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died when a knifeman attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July. Ten others were seriously injured The King is meeting families and survivors, including children, in his first official visit to the town since the attack He will also meet frontline emergency staff and members of the community affected by the disorder as well as regional leaders King Charles’s visit comes three weeks on from a knife attack that killed three young girls in Southport, north-west of England. Soon after news of the attack on 29th July, the King and Queen Camilla said they were ”profoundly shocked” at the "the utterly horrific incident" in the town in Merseyside. "We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack," they said. Tributes were also echoed by the the Prince and Princess of Wales, who sent their love and prayers “to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack”.
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Post by oldie on Aug 20, 2024 17:59:19 GMT
King Charles meets survivors of stabbing attack in Southport..by Sophie Abdullaichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/b78e/live/2f89f950-5ef3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpgKing Charles has arrived in Southport to meet the victims of a knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died when a knifeman attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July. Ten others were seriously injured The King is meeting families and survivors, including children, in his first official visit to the town since the attack He will also meet frontline emergency staff and members of the community affected by the disorder as well as regional leaders King Charles’s visit comes three weeks on from a knife attack that killed three young girls in Southport, north-west of England. Soon after news of the attack on 29th July, the King and Queen Camilla said they were ”profoundly shocked” at the "the utterly horrific incident" in the town in Merseyside. "We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack," they said. Tributes were also echoed by the the Prince and Princess of Wales, who sent their love and prayers “to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack”. Other pictures are available |
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 19:06:40 GMT
King Charles meets survivors of stabbing attack in Southport..by Sophie Abdullaichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/b78e/live/2f89f950-5ef3-11ef-b970-9f202720b57a.jpgKing Charles has arrived in Southport to meet the victims of a knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died when a knifeman attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July. Ten others were seriously injured The King is meeting families and survivors, including children, in his first official visit to the town since the attack He will also meet frontline emergency staff and members of the community affected by the disorder as well as regional leaders King Charles’s visit comes three weeks on from a knife attack that killed three young girls in Southport, north-west of England. Soon after news of the attack on 29th July, the King and Queen Camilla said they were ”profoundly shocked” at the "the utterly horrific incident" in the town in Merseyside. "We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack," they said. Tributes were also echoed by the the Prince and Princess of Wales, who sent their love and prayers “to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack”. Other pictures are available Les, my dear old friend, i have told you many times before, if it upsets you to be very careful of raising that blood pressure of yours, keep calm and carry on. |
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Post by baselswh on Sept 8, 2024 7:23:13 GMT
One year since Queen Elizabeth II died.
Rest in peace.
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Post by lostinspace on Sept 8, 2024 10:06:20 GMT
One year since Queen Elizabeth II died. Rest in peace. Two.... Bas! |
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Post by oldie on Sept 8, 2024 10:08:46 GMT
One year since Queen Elizabeth II died. Rest in peace. Two.... Bas! Math was never his strong point |
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Post by baselswh on Sept 8, 2024 11:07:29 GMT
One year since Queen Elizabeth II died. Rest in peace. Two.... Bas! Blimey! That's gone quick! 🙂 |
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Post by Cheshiregas on Sept 8, 2024 15:59:23 GMT
Wonder which group got arrested for peaceful protest. Two tier Chas! |
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Post by Cheshiregas on Sept 8, 2024 15:59:30 GMT
And just so he doesn't starve Chas has been given an extra £45million.
Don't know how he copes, poor lad....
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Post by oldie on Sept 8, 2024 16:38:15 GMT
And just so he doesn't starve Chas has been given an extra £45million. Don't know how he copes, poor lad.... OMG Is that all? It's a disgrace |
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Post by Icegas on Sept 8, 2024 17:15:06 GMT
I'm not a Royalist, but I did respect the Queen as I thought she was a good person.
Its seem's like it was only a year ago.
That's gone fast!
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Post by baldrick on Sept 8, 2024 17:15:58 GMT
And just so he doesn't starve Chas has been given an extra £45million. Don't know how he copes, poor lad.... Not his private wealth though, that's a set percentage of Crown Estates profits which funds the Sovereign Grant (amount to pay for the role as Head of State). |
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Post by oldie on Sept 8, 2024 17:16:19 GMT
I'm not a Royalist, but I did respect the Queen as I thought she was a good person. Its seem's like it was only a year ago. That's gone fast! You knew her?🫣 |
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Post by baldrick on Sept 8, 2024 17:16:50 GMT
I'm not a Royalist, but I did respect the Queen as I thought she was a good person. Its seem's like it was only a year ago. That's gone fast! This year has gone fast. I've already seen Christmas items in shops. |
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