In the latest edition of our Pensions Bulletin, we give a snapshot of some recent pensions developments from a legal perspective. These include: New developments on Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) provision On 8 October 2024, the DWP launched a consultation on draft regulations to extend Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) provision to …
Read More »Camilla champions sustainable style: Queen recycles her designer favourites on royal tour of Australia and Samoa
King Charles and Queen Camilla have successfully wrapped up their official tour of Australia and Samoa. Throughout this royal visit, Camilla’s wardrobe has held special significance, featuring pieces from her favoured designers, Fiona Clare and Anna Valentine. Much of her attire was recycled from previous engagements and tours, with only …
Read More »17 Celebs Who Went All Out With Their Halloween Costumes This Year
Some of our favourite celeb Halloween costumes of 2024 BBC/Instagram Scrolling through social media over spooky season really does take on new levels of escapism. Look, there’s someone you went to uni with doing the Joker again. And there’s your distant ex doing a haphazard Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce …
Read More »Final Christmas postal dates for Royal Mail deliveries in Scotland revealed
ROYAL Mail has announced the final Christmas postal dates for Scots residents. The festive season is the postal service’s busiest time of the year with many of us sending cards to loved ones. 1 Royal Mail has announced the final Christmas postal dates for Scots residentsCredit: PA Officials have revealed …
Read More »Cromer flats given green light despite Royal Mail concern
The plans, lodged by Anglian Home Solutions with North Norfolk District Council, proposed building the flats in the centre of Cromer. The application outlined plans to demolish a dilapidated building on Bond Street, and replace it with a three-storey building, and a second two-storey building, both with “roof-space accommodation”. However, the plans were met with objections from Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail and Post Office’s Christmas 2024 last posting dates announced and some have already passed
While Christmas may still seem a while away, it’s worth getting clued up on the Royal Mail and Post Office’s last posting dates, as some deadlines are fast approaching, and some have already passed. But don’t panic, for those only sending within the UK – the last posting dates aren’t …
Read More »Pub will set up ‘giant alpine tipi’ decked out like a Swiss chalet for Christmas
A LAKES pub will set up a ‘giant heated tipi’ decked out like a Swiss chalet in its garden for Christmas. The Hare and Hounds in Bowland Bridge will start putting events on at the tipi from December 5 until Christmas Eve, offering food courses that will be on every Thursday, …
Read More »Royal Mail continues Peugeot partnership with new electric fleet — Driven
Peugeot will continue its long-term partnership with Royal Mail by supplying 2,100 new electric vans. Set to take to British roads this week, the new vans will be the first of Royal Mail’s electric vehicles to bear the King Charles III cypher, 18 months on from his coronation. Peugeot has …
Read More »Royal fans notice sweet tribute to Meghan Markle in Prince Harry’s office as he addresses NATO Military Committee from home
Royal fans have spotted a sweet detail in Prince Harry’s office as he addressed the NATO military committee via videolink on the role of his charity Invictus in supporting wounded, injured and sick service members and veterans. The Duke of Sussex, 40, spoke to the committee ‘on the breadth and development of …
Read More »M&S reveals new merry menu including 7 Christmas sandwiches
I could’ve sworn it was summer last week? Anyway, from the Turkey Shawarma Wrap and Very Merry Veggie Roast Wrap to the festive favourite Christmas Sando, there’s something for everyone to savour. M&S said: “The café’s festive menu has also returned – and it’s better than ever. The viral Turkey & Ham Hock Toastie now boasts even …
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