Following a million-pound investment, a brand-new Royal Mail delivery office serving the homes and businesses of Denbigh and Ruthin in North Wales, was officially opened yesterday by local MP Dr James Davies. The new facility will provide much needed additional space for delivery and collection vehicles relieving the everyday congestion …
Read More »Meghan Markle ‘never likely’ to attend King Charles’ Coronation with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle was ‘never likely’ to attend Charles’s Coronation, sources close to those planning the event have said, after she was put in an ‘impossible situation’ by the Royal Family. Prince Harry is understood to have gone through weeks of negotiations with Buckingham Palace, including going over security arrangements and …
Read More »First CDC authorisation a ‘landmark moment’ for UK pensions
The authorisation of the UK’s first collective defined contribution (CDC) has been highlighted as a “landmark moment” for UK pensions, with industry experts suggesting that this could be “just the beginning”. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) confirmed yesterday (13 April) that the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (RMCPP) successfully passed TPR’s …
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Labour Party’s choice of LTA as election battleground branded ‘short-sighted’ The Labour Party’s denouncement of the government’s plan to scrap the lifetime pension allowance as a “£1bn bung to the richest 1%” is short-sighted, Barnett Waddingham says. TPR authorises Royal Mail as UK’s first CDC scheme The Pensions Regulator has …
Read More »Royal blue! Souvenir coronation chinaware symbolises Britain’s first king in 70 years
Royal blue! Souvenir coronation chinaware that’s hand-finished with 22-carat gold symbolises Britain’s first king in 70 years as well as Charles and Camilla ‘working in harmony’ The items going on sale today include a £75 cup and saucer and a £50 tankard The official sets are up to £10 dearer …
Read More »Meghan’s ‘protecting gesture’ with Prince Harry spotted as royal video reappears
Judi opined: “The fact that she will not be coming to the Coronation with him to offer the same levels of support and hand-holding is just a bit more poignant.” This behaviour of “close-up and adoring monitoring of your husband” while he makes a speech does have “a very high-status …
Read More »UK government pushes for wider CDC schemes as regulator approves Royal Mail as first | News
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is working on extending opportunities for collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes, as The Pensions Regulator (TPR) approves the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan as the first registered CDC scheme in the UK. According to a statement, the authorisation is a milestone for …
Read More »Tributes to ‘legend’ litter picker who walked 750 miles a year tidying up rubbish
A former school teacher who later became known for his mission to remove rubbish from his local village in Trafford has died at the age of 84. Keith Neal would walk an average of 750 miles a year picking up litter from near his home in Hale and in south …
Read More »Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s
Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93, a statement released on behalf of her family confirmed. The British fashion designer was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt and was one of the most influential figures in the fashion scene of the 1960s. Here are some images …
Read More »Legend of Robin Hood told in stamps
Image caption, The Royal Mail who make the stamps for the UK, said they have themes of friendship, humanity, loyalty and love. the stamps also feature the head of King Charles III as his silhouette replaces that of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and money. Source link
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