Outward Bound is one of the charities most closely associated with the Royal Family. Prince Philip was its figurehead for 65 years until his second son, Prince Andrew, took over as patron of the group – which uses ‘wild adventure to help young people realise their potential through learning, challenge …
Read More »Date for Bangor Post Office closure confirmed
LOCAL politicians have expressed disappointment as the Post Office has confirmed the branch in Bangor’s Main Street will close next month, while the company has announced it will soon advertise the opportunity for a small branch in the same vicinity. The city centre office will close at 3pm on Wednesday, …
Read More »Royal Liverpool Philharmonic brings Mozart to Barrow
The orchestra began its ongoing partnership with the Cumbrian town in January 2024 as a ‘significant cultural investment’ in the area. Now, it will be back at the Town Hall on November 15 in a celebration of one of the ‘most famous composers of all time’. A spokesperson said: “A buzz …
Read More »How Prince William and Kate Middleton broke tradition at the christening of Prince George
As future King and Queen Consort of England, Prince William and Kate Middleton are well versed in playing by the Royal rulebook. Yet in an indication of their seeming commitment towards embracing a new, modern era of Monarchy, the Royal couple chose to break one historic custom during the christening of …
Read More »Government green-lights 'collective' pension schemes – Evening Standard
The move builds on the progress made by the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan, which has more than 100,000 members, the Government said. Read … Source link
Read More »Royal grandeur in Klang as Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, Afzaa Fadini celebrate wedding in full tradition
KLANG, Oct 23 — The royal wedding reception of the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and his bride Datin Paduka Seri Afzaa Fadini Abdul Aziz was held with full regal tradition at the Balairung Seri, Istana Alam Shah here last night. The ceremony began …
Read More »Villagers rally to save traditional postbox from replacement
Villagers in Bradfield Southend are rallying to save their traditional postbox after Royal Mail began preparations for its replacement. Residents found the familiar red postbox outside the Village Post Office wrapped in cellophane, signalling that a modern parcel-accepting postbox would soon take its place. The move has sparked a petition, …
Read More »Evri named UK’s worst delivery firm for third consecutive year as complaints mount
Evri has been named the UK’s worst delivery company for the third year in a row, after new Ofcom figures revealed widespread customer dissatisfaction over delays, damaged parcels and poor communication. According to the regulator’s annual delivery market review, more than four in ten people (41%) said they were dissatisfied …
Read More »U.K. government proposals pave way for more collective defined contribution retirement plans
… Royal Mail employees a cash lump sum and a lifetime income during retirement by pooling funds from members and employers into a collective fund. Source link
Read More »Evri crowned worst parcel firm for customer satisfaction for third year running
Ofcom polls households on nine delivery firms each year By LUCY EVANS, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 06:59 EDT, 22 October 2025 Delivery company Evri has been crowned the ‘worst’ parcel firm in the country based on customer satisfaction, for the third year running. More than two in five customers were unhappy …
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