More than two-thirds of people think the increase in the price of a first-class stamp over the past five years is unfair, a survey has found. From Monday, a first-class stamp will cost £1.70 – more than double the 76p it cost in 2020. The cost has risen eight times …
Read More »More than two-thirds think rises in first-class stamp price are unfair – poll
From Monday, a first-class stamp will cost £1.70 – more than double the 76p it cost in 2020. The cost has risen eight times over that period despite Royal Mail failing to meet any annual delivery targets in the past five years. One in three people (33%) say they would …
Read More »Meghan Markle’s Polo Snub Allegedly Caused Royal Ruckus
Akintunde Akinleye/Reuters In yet another episode of the long-running soap opera, “Meghan vs. The Commoners,” the Duchess of Sussex has found herself at the center of what the Daily Mail delicately describes as the “massive falling out” between Prince Harry and the CEO of his AIDS charity, Sophie Chandauka. Harry …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: Last hurrah for Royal Mail
By ALEX BRUMMER Updated: 16:50 EDT, 6 April 2025 The Trump tariff war is a strong reminder of how critical it is to UK plc to preserve command and control of our economy. The blitz of trade actions from the White House obscured a regulatory filing which will have an impact on …
Read More »Easter Gets the Royal Treatment
Emperors Palace is rolling out the red carpet this April with their Eater at the Palace long weekend celebrations. From 18 – 21 April and 25 – 28 April 2025, Emperors Palace transforms into an Easter wonderland filled with egg-citing activities and entertainment for the whole family. Easter is a …
Read More »Billionaire secures regulatory approval for Royal Mail takeover bid
LONDON, U.K.: Daniel Kretinsky’s path to owning Royal Mail is nearly complete, as his firm EP Group announced this week that all regulatory hurdles for the acquisition have now been cleared. The Czech billionaire’s proposed takeover of Royal Mail-parent International Distribution Services (IDSI.L) has met the final conditions necessary to …
Read More »Martin Walsh doubles down on CWU partnership with Royal Mail over USO pilot reforms: “the principles work”
The CWU Live event last Thursday marked a new low point for the Communication Workers Union (CWU) leadership and its standing among members. The online event coincided with the announcement the previous day that Royal Mail’s takeover by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group had passed its final regulatory hurdle, clearing …
Read More »Queen Camilla and King Charles Have “Strong” Disagreements, Say Royal Experts
Queen Camilla and King Charles married on April 9, 2005, and the couple will celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2025. Following reports that Queen Camilla helped King Charles with his “pent-up anger,” royal experts have suggested the couple “strongly disagree” on some important issues. The Daily Mail‘s royal editor, Rebecca …
Read More »viral video of harris hawk attacking villagers
A viral video showing a Harris’ hawk terrorising an English village has led to its capture after it was blamed for over 50 dive-bombing attacks on unsuspecting locals. The aggressive bird had become a nuisance, drawing blood in some cases and even causing disruptions to Royal Mail services. Steve Harris, …
Read More »Meghan Markle ‘doesn’t want to hide Archie and Lilibet’ as she includes them in photos promoting her brand – but Prince Harry ‘would rather his children were not seen’, royal expert claims
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are thought to have very different views when it comes to sharing photographs of their children with the public. This is the view of Matt Wilkinson, the royal editor of the Sun, who discussed the topic while appearing on Hello! magazine’s Right Royal podcast. Also appearing …
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