She’s one of the most famous women in the world. And Meghan Markle has made no secret of how she fought for her big break as an actress. Now her pre-royal CV shows the minor roles she took before hitting the jackpot with Suits, as well as revealing a stunning …
Read More »Henley Royal Regatta: Police issue warning for the event
The event attracts thousands of spectators to watch world class rowing over a six day period. This year the Regatta will run from tomorrow (June 27) until Sunday (July 2). READ MORE: Man, 46, died in hit-and-run on village road Thames Valley Police officers will be on hand throughout the week to ensure …
Read More »Secrets of Queen Letizia of Spain’s fitness regime and diet to maintain her fabulous figure
Spain’s Queen Letizia was showing off her remarkably sculpted arms again last week with another toned display on a visit in Madrid. So, how does she do it? With a lot of hard work is the answer. The queen is known to follow a strict diet and exercise routine, which …
Read More »Inside the Royal Mail’s cartel litigation: the in-house team that ran the case of the year – The Lawyer
Allen & Overy has joined Linklaters in hiking its newly-qualified solicitor pay, despite the pair last year deciding not to match rates announced by Freshfields and Clifford Chance. A spokesperson for A&O told The Lawyer, “We have increased our NQ salaries to £125,000 p.a. in line with the market.” Earlier …
Read More »Royal Mail announces postcodes affected by delays today
Royal Mail aims to deliver to all addresses it has mail for, six days a week. However, this is not always possible due to local factors, resourcing issues, high levels of staff sickness absences or poor weather conditions. Royal Mail listed the UK areas affected by postal delays today, apologising …
Read More »Royal Mail to face inflation-linked cap on second class stamps until 2029
The price of a second class stamp is set to be pegged to inflation until at least 2029, the UK communications regulator has said in efforts to keep letter-sending affordable. But Ofcom said it wants to scrap the current price cap on parcel services. Under new proposals, Ofcom said it …
Read More »Temple Bar – True Colours
Investment companies | Update | 26 June 2023 True Colours We are quickly approaching year three of Temple Bar’s rehabilitation under the new management of Redwheel, who took over the fund in November 2020. While sticking to its value-seeking roots, managers Ian Lance and Nick Purves favour a more balanced …
Read More »Prince Edward looks the spitting image of his father Prince Philip at the Guards Polo Club
Spectators at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park did a double-take at the weekend when they saw their royal visitor. With his panama hat, navy blazer, silk pocket square and slacks, Prince Edward looked the spitting image of his father, Prince Philip, whom he has succeeded as Duke …
Read More »Financial Survey: International Distributions Services (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) versus Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:MGDDY)
International Distributions Services (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) and Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:MGDDY – Get Rating) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, …
Read More »Oil spill from Shell pipeline contaminates farms and river in Nigeria
A new oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria has contaminated farmland and a river, upending livelihoods in fishing and farming communities in part of the Niger Delta. The region has long endured environmental pollution caused by the oil industry. The country’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency …
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