Training standards drop for triple-zero recruits amid hiring spree, unions say

Training standards have dropped amid a hiring spree of new call takers at Victoria’s troubled triple-zero call centre, a worker and unions say, sparking fears that mistakes could lead to fatal consequences. The state government pledged $333 million to hire new recruits at the troubled Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority after it was revealed Victorians died […]

Airport chaos as passengers face three hour baggage delays at Gatwick

Airport chaos is back as Easyjet passengers are forced to wait for three hours to collect their baggage at Gatwick – while cricket star Rashid Khan is held at Heathrow immigration for four hours Hundreds of passengers forced to wait at Gatwick for four hours for their bags Easyjet passengers waited and slept on floor […]

Bank Holiday will be held on MONDAY to mark Queen's funeral

Bank Holiday will be held on MONDAY September 19 to mark Queen’s funeral, Palace confirms – meaning UK will have had TEN national days off this year The new King approved the order at St James’s Palace in London today as he was formally declared sovereign This is the 10th public holiday in the UK […]

King Charles III meets Liz Truss, Cabinet and Archbishop of Canterbury

Down to work! King Charles III meets Liz Truss, her Cabinet and the Archbishop of Canterbury on his first day in office after officially taking the throne Charles III had a busy first day as King after his official accession this morning  The new King held audiences in the 1844 Room of Buckingham Palace today  […]