The creators behind Prime Video’s A Very Royal Scandal have revealed details about the making of the show. The new series, which is available to stream in the UK today, recreates Emily Maitlis’ journey leading up to her bombshell Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, 64. Actress Ruth Wilson, 42, plays …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to ‘stock up now’ on household essential
Martin Lewis has issued an “it’s urgent” warning to UK households, advising them to stock up on a cupboard staple. The BBC and ITV star’s Money Saving Expert newsletter has urged households to buy Royal Mail first-class stamps before the 30p price increase on October 7, reports Birmingham Live. Mr …
Read More »Kate’s chic final tribute to the Queen: How the Princess of Wales and other royal women honoured monarch at her funeral two years ago today with their choice of outfits and jewellery
As the wife of her beloved grandson Prince William, Kate Middleton always had a special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth. So it was no surprise that at the monarch’s funeral two years ago today, the Princess of Wales honoured Her Late Majesty in her outfit and jewellery choices. …
Read More »Alan Bates calls for subpostmaster claims to be settled by March
The former subpostmaster and campaigner Sir Alan Bates is calling on the government to set a deadline of next March to pay redress to the hundreds of victims who helped to uncover the Horizon IT scandal. In a message addressed to other subpostmasters involved in the Group Litigation Order (GLO), …
Read More »Home experts say we should be burping our houses 10 minutes a day
Experts say we should all start ‘burping’ our homes for 10 minutes a day as the weather shifts away from summer in autumn and winter. Burping your home is the process of opening the windows in your home for short bursts, usually for around 10 minutes at a time and …
Read More »Biscuiteers and Emma Bridgewater have teamed up to create this stunning fabric advent calendar
Fabric advent calendars are loved for being a Christmas tradition you can turn to each year and, if you’re on the hunt for one this festive season, two British brands have teamed up to create a stunning reusable style. Biscuiteers and Emma Bridgewater have collaborated on a luxury advent biscuit …
Read More »The ‘most British’ institutions revealed – from white van men to roast dinners and the royal family
By Milo Pope Published: 09:37 EDT, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 10:19 EDT, 19 September 2024 The UK’s most British institutions from roast dinners to the Royal Family have been revealed. In a poll of 2,600 conducted by Direct Line, people were asked to rank what they thought made Britain …
Read More »Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service
The PPA responded and recommended that Ofcom develop their engagement with businesses to assess how Royal Mail can be financially accountable for the “financial harm” caused to publishing businesses because of “consistently poor performance.” In the report published on 5 September, Ofcom says they will consider ending six-day second-class deliveries. …
Read More »Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87
Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. Geoffrey Hinsliff was a British actor best known for his role as Don Brennan in the popular British soap opera Coronation Street. He appeared in the show from 1987 to 1997. Don Brennan …
Read More »Who killed the valet of the ‘deeply unpleasant’ Duke of Cumberland? The Mail’s Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams explore in new podcast how the hated royal was attacked – before his aide was found with his throat cut
He was disliked by his father and siblings and was unpopular with the public. So it is perhaps not surprising that, when the valet of the Duke of Cumberland was found dead in his room at St James’s Palace with his head partially severed, an element of suspicion fell on …
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