DVLA staff strike over 'pay gap' in UK

A one day strike is being held today across the UK by Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency employees (The UK equivalent of the US's DMV) over a dispute involving a pay gap. Union leaders say that the DVLA workers receive much lower pay than other Department for Transport...

Sharks swim closer to extinction

More than half of the world's ocean-going sharks are in danger of extinction, threatened largely by fishing, according to conservationists. "Specialists with IUCN (formerly the World Conservation Union) found that...

60 electric car chargers go in

"Free electric car charging points are being installed across central London. Westminster council is putting in 10 roadside posts following a trial of two in Covent Garden. About another 50 will be installed in 13...

Security stepped up for Grand Prix

"THE heightened risk of terrorist attacks has forced Northamptonshire Police to step up security levels for the British Grand Prix next weekend. Following incidents in London and Glasgow this week, an increased police presence will be enforced at the event, which will take...

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