Now even China is complaining about the effect the university strikes are having on its students It used to be students leading the protests at university campuses, campaigning for peace and love. Today it is academics demanding preservation of their gold-plated pensions. Passions are nevertheless running high on campus, with …
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From the Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Apple’s FaceTime bug to WeWork’s implosion, here are the most embarrassing and depressing tech industry blunders of 2019. December 7, 2019 8:00AM EST December 7, 2019 PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of …
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She’s delighted fans with her performance as Princess Margaret in the third series of Netflix’s The Crown. And, Helena Bonham Carter led the stars stepping out to attend the Women in Film and TV Awards, which took place at the London Hilton Park Lane, on Thursday night. The actress, 53, …
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A second woman who was allegedly abused by billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has claimed she had sex with Prince Andrew. This comes after the Duke of York denied having slept with 17-year-old Virginia Roberts at the Belgravia home of Ghislaine Maxwell – who is accused of trafficking in young women for Epstein. The …
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Prince Charles has allegedly stepped up as a “shadow king” in the wake of controversy surrounding Prince Andrew this year. The Prince was allegedly part responsible for seeing his younger brother give up royal duties, and he appeared in his father’s stead at the State Opening of Parliament in October. …
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Kelsey Wells has laid bare the disdain which has greeted her since she wed William Seymour, Earl of Yarmouth — and which now threatens to lead to the courts The Duchess of Sussex has spoken of her struggle to adapt to life as a Royal. But it can be just as …
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Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) announced a dividend on Thursday, November 21st, Upcoming.Co.Uk reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.50 ($0.10) per share on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. The official …
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Christmas is one of the most stressful times of the year and it’s very easy to forget to post your presents and cards in time. As you would expect, it’s the most busy period for the Royal Mail so it’s best to get things sent as early as possible. If …
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(Bloomberg) — Anything is still possible for next week’s U.K. election, but one outcome would suit many stock investors better than most. “For equities, the best result is a decent Conservative majority,” said Kim Catechis, head of investment strategy at Martin Currie, an affiliate of Legg Mason Inc., managing about …
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One of the pleasures of an old house is its ghosts. Not the haunted variety, but a consciousness of lives lived within walls that have seen much. Such buildings are not just architecturally significant, but the spaces where previous generations experienced pleasure and pain, hardship and happiness. These are buildings …
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