Britain's goodbye to Philip: A pared-down funeral, a minute of silence and the queen sitting alone
The royal family was together in mourning. But all eyes were on the reception for breakaway Prince Harry.
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The royal family was together in mourning. But all eyes were on the reception for breakaway Prince Harry.
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A BUS driver has been suspended for insisting on wearing a mask with his glasses while driving, which his employer believes could cause his spectacle to steam up, blocking his vision. A spokesman for First Bus told the Worcester News they suspended the driver, who does not wish to be identified, because they believe that wearing a mask may cause a person's glasses to steam up, making driving unsafe. Nigel Eggleton, managing director at First Worcester, said: "Throughout the pandemic our main priority has been to keep our staff and customers as safe as possible whilst working and travell...
BBC News Published image captionFace masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June Bus drivers fear a "thumping" if they challenge passengers who don't wear face masks, a travel boss has said. Nigel Eggleton, managing director of First, said it was wrong to expect employees to enforce rules on face coverings introduced in June this year. He told councillors in Sheffield confrontations had been "minimal", but drivers were not policing the use of masks. Unite the Union said it was not up to its members to enforce regulations. Face masks on public transport have been mandatory sinc...
BBC News Published image captionFace masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June Bus drivers fear a "thumping" if they challenge passengers who don't wear face masks, a travel boss has said. Nigel Eggleton, managing director of First, said it was wrong to expect employees to enforce rules on face coverings introduced in June this year. He told councillors in Sheffield confrontations had been "minimal", but drivers were not policing the use of masks. Unite the Union said it was not up to its members to enforce regulations. Face masks on public transport have been mandatory sinc...