All the wonderful shops Bath has lost and gained in 2022

This year has been a tough one for businesses, with at least three longstanding traders closing shops in Bath. It’s been no surprise with energy bills soaring – for example, they were expected to increase tenfold for Bath Aqua Glass. Thankfully, they’re still trading, despite the hostile economic climate of …

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Meghan Markle was seen in new clothes worth £79,000 in 2022

February 27:  Accepting NAACP President’s award with Prince Harry Meghan Markle and Prince Harry started the year accepting an award from the NAACP  Dress: Bespoke Christopher John Rogers- Estimated £2000 Princess Diana’s bracelet- price unknown Aquazzura — the Celeste glitter sandal in gold – £1,029 Alexis Bittar – the Crumpled …

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Palace Confidential: The Best Bits

Palace Confidential: The Best Bits! Watch our round-up as we discuss an unprecedented year for the Royal Family 2022 was a historic year for the British Royal Family – filled with highs and lows  In June, the nation was united in joy for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee  Before being …

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Strikes across the U.K. disrupt the holidays

The festive season in the United Kingdom has been soured by the worst industrial unrest in more than a decade. Strikes are underway or planned by nurses, junior doctors, train drivers, teachers, border control officials and highway maintenance staff — along with other public sector workers and private sector postal delivery staff. …

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ALEX BRUMMER: High price of pay deals

Friends arriving on the red eye from snow-bound New York couldn’t believe their luck at Heathrow. Instead of the winding immigration queues typical at US gateways, Britain’s temporarily fortified army border force proved miraculously efficient and even managed to welcome them to London with smiles. Former US president Ronald Reagan …

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