Police are planning to deploy 80 detectives for their criminal inquiry into the Post Office scandal, the Guardian has learned, but victims will face a long wait to discover if charges will follow. The investigation will examine potential offences of perjury, and perverting the course of justice by Post Office …
Read More »Stamp Price Rise: Royal Mail Increases Cost
The price of both first and second class stamps has increased. The cost for first and second class stamps has risen by 1p to 63p and 54p respectively. Sending a large letter has increased by 2p to 95p for first class and by 1p to 74p for second class. Despite …
Read More »Royal Mail wins bid to block Christmas strikes
By Samantha Machado (Reuters) – British postal company Royal Mail <RMG.L> on Wednesday won a high court injunction to stop strikes by its biggest union around the time of a national election on Dec. 12 and in the busy run-up to Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) had …
Read More »Two of the biggest takeover sagas of the year look set to be resolved as deal mania sweeps the City
Bidders for Anglo American and Royal Mail must put forward formal offers If they don’t, they must walk away for at least six months BHP and Daniel Kretinsky have been set a deadline of 5pm on Wednesday By Jessica Clark Updated: 16:50 EDT, 26 May 2024 Two of the biggest …
Read More »‘Selective amnesia’: Alan Bates criticises Paula Vennells Post Office inquiry evidence
26 May 2024, 19:30 Alan Bates reacts to Paula Vennell’s ‘rehearsed’ testimony Post Office scandal campaigner Alan Bates has said ex-boss Paula Vennells’ evidence at the Horizon Inquiry was ‘well rehearsed’ and that she was employing ‘selective amnesia’ in her recollections. Speaking to Carol Vorderman on LBC, Mr Bates, the …
Read More »Leicestershire stars and stories nominated for National Television Awards
Sir David Attenborough and Richard Armitage lead Leicestershire’s nominations for this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs). The tale of the county’s historical royal seducers is also shortlisted for this year’s glitzy ceremony which is voted for by the public. Sir David, who grew up in Leicester, has the joint most …
Read More »UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to bring in National Service for 18-year-olds
Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he would introduce National Service for 18-year-olds if elected in the July 4 General Election. The plan, which would be the first stage of the conscription of the wider UK population into the Armed Forces, confirms the warning by the Socialist Equality …
Read More »International Distributions Services (OTCMKTS:ROYMF) Stock Price Up 32.4%
International Distributions Services plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMF – Get Free Report) was up 32.4% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $3.84 and last traded at $3.84. Approximately 1,500 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 88% from the average daily volume of 800 shares. The stock …
Read More »Award-winning volunteer to bring bowls club centenary in in style
Simon Lilley was crowned Bowls Maker of the Year 2023 by Bowls England for his selfless work with the Royal Mail Cart Bowls Club which was started by his great-grandfather 99 years ago. The club’s secretary has helped to put on Bowls’ Big Weekend events for the past two years …
Read More »As Cressida Bonas employs Meghan’s hairdresser for ‘fringe-tastic’ do – the stylists behind the most iconic royal looks, from Kate’s wedding ‘demi-chignon’ to Princess Anne’s ‘beehive’
The Royal Family is expected to maintain perfect poise on every occasion. Their role involves numerous rules and traditions, including strict adherence to etiquette and styling choices. So it’s no wonder that royal women have tended to rely upon a select group of trusted hairdressers, often establishing a close working …
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