Menu
26/06/2014
Head Of MI6 To Step Down
The head of the MI6 is to step down from his post in November.
Sir John Sawers, known as C, is to leave after five years in the post, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Before his appointment in 2009 he was Britain's ambassador to the United Nations.
He also spent three years as foreign policy advisor to the former Prime Miister Tony Blair.
(CVS/CD)
Sir John Sawers, known as C, is to leave after five years in the post, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Before his appointment in 2009 he was Britain's ambassador to the United Nations.
He also spent three years as foreign policy advisor to the former Prime Miister Tony Blair.
(CVS/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 May 2013
Strike Underway At Crown Post Offices
A one-day strike is underway at some 370 Crown Post Offices across the UK, in a dispute over closures, franchising, jobs and pay. 70 of the Crown Post Offices, the bigger post office branches found on high streets, are to be franchised or partnered with a retailer.
Strike Underway At Crown Post Offices
A one-day strike is underway at some 370 Crown Post Offices across the UK, in a dispute over closures, franchising, jobs and pay. 70 of the Crown Post Offices, the bigger post office branches found on high streets, are to be franchised or partnered with a retailer.
27 September 2004
Norfolk post offices take on policing duties
Post offices in the Norfolk area will take on some policing services from today under a pilot scheme designed to improve community access to police in the area.
Norfolk post offices take on policing duties
Post offices in the Norfolk area will take on some policing services from today under a pilot scheme designed to improve community access to police in the area.
16 September 2004
Rural Post Offices to receive further funding
A new government support package worth £300million has been allocated for rural post offices from 2006-2008 it was announced today. The current three year funding initiative which runs until 2006 aims to enable Post Office Ltd to continue to meet the cost of maintaining the non-commercial part of the rural post office network.
Rural Post Offices to receive further funding
A new government support package worth £300million has been allocated for rural post offices from 2006-2008 it was announced today. The current three year funding initiative which runs until 2006 aims to enable Post Office Ltd to continue to meet the cost of maintaining the non-commercial part of the rural post office network.
08 April 2008
Two Britons Drown In Goa
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons have drowned off the coast of Goa. A spokesman said that a man and a woman named Stanley Horne, 70, and Liesel Smith, 37, died on Sunday 6 April at the resort of Morjim, a village in the Pernem district of north Goa.
Two Britons Drown In Goa
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons have drowned off the coast of Goa. A spokesman said that a man and a woman named Stanley Horne, 70, and Liesel Smith, 37, died on Sunday 6 April at the resort of Morjim, a village in the Pernem district of north Goa.
14 November 2013
Crown Post Office Staff To Hold 13th Strike Action
Post Office staff are to undertake further strike action, the 13th such action since Easter. Some 4,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at 372 of the UKs larger Crown post officers will hold a half-day strike on 20 November. It is the latest action in a long running dispute over jobs, pay and branch closures.
Crown Post Office Staff To Hold 13th Strike Action
Post Office staff are to undertake further strike action, the 13th such action since Easter. Some 4,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at 372 of the UKs larger Crown post officers will hold a half-day strike on 20 November. It is the latest action in a long running dispute over jobs, pay and branch closures.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
