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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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The below-inflation pay deal between Britain’s main health unions and the Conservative government has provoked anger among National Health Service (NHS) workers. It is likely the deal will be rejected by nurses in balloting that closes Friday April 14, with members of Unison, Unite and other health unions voting on …
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Industry watchers are reporting a noteworthy uptick in ransomware attacks reported in February 2023, according to a recent Computer Weekly article, “Ransomware attacks up 45% in February, LockBit responsible.” There are several factors at play that might explain the surge, but NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence Team reports that one …
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By David Hartwig Great Britain’s Royal Mail illustrates the legend of English folk outlaw Robin Hood on a set of 10 stamps issued April 13. The 10 first-class stamps (currently £1.10), presented in two se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, depict different scenes from the legend. An inscription on each stamp …
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