An Islay pensioner had to rely on her son to send food shopping all the way from the south of England amid severe supermarket shortages.A recent cyber attack on the Co-op led to empty shelves across the UK, but Scotland’s most remote communities, including the island of Islay, were among …
Read More »Revealed: The 16 times Meghan Markle broke royal protocol – and she even did it in her engagement photos
In May 2018 Meghan Markle tied the knot in front of nearly 30 million viewers and was plunged into the world of royal protocol. Thrust into the historic rituals of royal life, she brought with her a distinctly American flair for individuality, and a belief in doing things her way. However, …
Read More »New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan
Open this photo in gallery: Former B.C. Premier John Horgan leaves the stage after a question and answer session at a B.C. Chamber of Commerce luncheon on his last full day as premier of the province, in Vancouver, on November 17, 2022.The Canadian Press Ellie Horgan choked back tears as …
Read More »Royal Mail could face fine after missing delivery targets
Royal Mail could be fined by regulators after failing to meet delivery targets. Ofcom has launched an investigation after almost a quarter of first-class post arrived late in the past year. The 98.5% target for second-class post was also missed, with just 92.2% delivered within the required three days. The …
Read More »Ofcom investigates Royal Mail’s 2024/25 delivery performance failures
The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has today launched a formal investigation into Royal Mail’s delivery performance for the 2024/25 financial year, after the postal service publicly admitted it failed to meet key regulatory targets. Under Ofcom’s rules, Royal Mail is required to deliver at least 93% of First Class mail …
Read More »Royal Mail faces fine as almost one in four first-class letters arrive late
Royal Mail is facing the threat of a fresh fine after delivering almost one in four first-class letters late. The postal service fell short of its targets for letter deliveries in its latest financial year, triggering an Ofcom investigation that could lead to a sanction. If confirmed, it would be …
Read More »Prince William’s sassy response after royal fan makes comment about Kate Middleton’s appearance during Glasgow visit
Prince William made a witty remark to the crowd on Thursday afternoon after a royal fan called Kate ‘beautiful’. The Prince and Princess of Wales were at the the traditional naming ritual of HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems’ shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde. Kate, 43, officially …
Read More »Ofcom opens investigation into Royal Mail’s compliance
Ofcom has today opened an investigation into Royal Mail’s compliance with its regulatory obligations for 2024/25, following the company’s publication of its annual delivery performance results this afternoon. Measuring performance Under our rules, Royal Mail is required to meet specific delivery performance targets across the whole financial year, excluding the Christmas period.[1] Among …
Read More »Royal Gold to Participate in the Renmark Financial Communications Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Royal Gold, Inc. – Business Wire – Thu May 22, 5:17PM CDT Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold” or the “Company”) announced today that management will present in the live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series hosted by Renmark Financial Communications Inc. Alistair Baker, Senior Vice President, …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL:’Most beautiful royal’ Lady Amelia Windsor wins Boodles crown over Earl Spencer’s twin daughters
On the face of it, this week’s Chelsea Flower Show has been a vintage one, with King Charles and Queen Camilla heading a cavalcade of visiting royals, including the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Beatrice, plus assorted grandees, such as the Prince and Princess of Wales’s …
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