Boris Johnson and Sue Gray held a private meeting to discuss progress on her partygate report. It is understood, the pair are said to have discussed where Ms Gray believed the Met Police were with their inquiry, and Whitehall’s knowledge of how far they had progressed with interviews, Sky News …
Read More »Royal Mail sees rising demand for seven day a week parcel deliveries – and is talking to unions about structural change – Delivery
Royal Mail’s e-trikes are part of its net zero target by 2040 Image: SWNS/courtesy of Royal Mail Royal Mail says there is demand for a seven-day a week parcel delivery services as it shifts to focus on its growing parcel business ahead of its declining letters business. The delivery services, …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Queen ditches the traditional carriage at this year’s Royal Ascot
To celebrate the return of normal life, the then Princess Elizabeth joined her aunt Mary, Princess Royal, in an open carriage to the first Royal Ascot since World War II in 1946. And the Queen has travelled in a horse-drawn landau at every Royal Ascot until the pandemic, except for two …
Read More »Queen and the Royal Family have secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees
Her Majesty’s secret service: Queen and the Royal Family have secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homeland Palace sources say a number of members have vowed to ‘do their bit’ recently Royals have made substantial donations but want to keep efforts under wraps Almost 54,000 refugees have …
Read More »Stock markets bounce on China rate cut | Business
London’s leading stock market index bounced this morning as it managed to claw back pretty much all of yesterday’s losses. The export-heavy FTSE 100 rebounded 132.50 points, or 1.8 per cent, to 7,435.05 after China cut a key borrowing rate for mortgages in a move that boosted sentiment at the …
Read More »MARKET REPORT: Flutter and Entain soar on Blackstone deal
London-listed betting stocks Flutter and Entain were soaring after Australia’s Crown Resorts accepted a £5billion takeover offer from private equity giant Blackstone. Crown, as well as owning a number of prestige hotels, has a bunch of gaming assets. It owns Betfair Australasia, Chill Gaming and DGN Games along with a …
Read More »This Week in History, 1890: Vancouver experiences its first Royal Visit
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Duke of Connaught was the seventh of Queen Victoria’s nine children. Arrival of their Royal Highness Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Vancouver May 22nd, 1890. Ships identified (left to right) S.S. “Islander” and C.P.R. Royal Mail S.S. “Abyssinia” AM54-S4-: Bo P343. Photo by …
Read More »Zara Tindall launches her own website with NO mention of royal connections
Zara Tindall has launched her own website to celebrate her sporting success, but the glossy new site makes no mention of her royal connection. The website was created by Equimi after Zara became a brand ambassador for the company, which designs online pages for equestrians. The Queen’s granddaughter, 41, who …
Read More »Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Price Target Lowered to GBX 575 at Berenberg Bank
Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) had its price target dropped by analysts at Berenberg Bank from GBX 650 ($8.01) to GBX 575 ($7.09) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, The Fly reports. Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on ROYMY. JPMorgan Chase & Co. …
Read More »Royal Mail’s Fleet of Drones
Everyone knows that the shipping industry is in trouble. Rising fuel costs, a growing e-commerce business, and an ageing fleet of ships all point to a sector in crisis. According to the World Maritime Council (WMC), by 2023, the global shipping industry will lose almost $200 billion due to increased …
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