Royal watchers have accused Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark of photoshopping their first official royal portrait weeks after their British counterparts were slammed for putting out a ‘fake’ Mother’s Day picture. The royal couple’s official picture was released on Friday and featured the Australian-born queen standing alongside the king. …
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By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail Published: 19:19 EDT, 29 April 2024 | Updated: 19:23 EDT, 29 April 2024 French magazine Paris Match elevates the art of doctored Royal photographs to a new level with a portrait of 72-year-old Kate as Queen Mother in 2054. In a 200-page 75th birthday …
Read More »Royal Mail urges UK households with stamps to check for ‘three’ signs immediately
Royal Mail has moved to explains how to spot fake stamp as it shares three tell-tale signs. Royal Mail has warned that many fake stamps can still be deceptive and may not have any of these features as it pauses fines for UK households. An unusually shiny surface, peculiar colouration …
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By Jess Sharp, Money team We first came across Tom McPhail when he posted this on X… The pensions expert appeared to be suggesting state pensions were at risk of disappearing. After speaking to him on the phone, he confirmed that was exactly his concern, warning something needed to be …
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Peter Rutter is reportedly close to securing backing for his new funds venture from Australia’s Pinnacle Investment Management following his shock resignation as Royal London’s equities boss. Australia’s Financial Review reported Pinnacle, which takes stakes in ‘affiliate’ fund groups and provides them with distribution support, is understood to be in advanced …
Read More »Royal Mail explains how to spot fake stamp as it shares three tell-tale signs
However, Royal Mail has warned that many fake stamps can still be deceptive and may not have any of these features – here is what to look out for Royal Mail has issued guidance on fake stamps ( Image: Image courtesy of The Postal Museum) Royal Mail has issued advice …
Read More »Royal Mail proposal for a modern & sustainable USO | Company Announcement
30 April 2024 Royal Mail’s proposal for a modern and sustainable Universal Service Obligation International Distributions Services plc (“IDS” or the “Company“) is delivering a modernisation and transformation programme for Royal Mail that is bringing clear operational and financial improvements. The Company has been clear, however, that …
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About Josh Lamb After graduating from the University of Kent in the summer of 2022 with a degree in History, Josh joined Proactive later that year as a journalist in the UK editorial team. Josh has reported on a range of areas whilst at Proactive, including energy companies during …
Read More »IDS urges Ofcom to accelerate review of Royal Mail reform proposals
International Distributions Services PLC on Tuesday outlined a modernisation programme for the Royal Mail, via reform of the postal firm’s universal service obligations. The proposal is based on three key principles: that reforms are good ‘for customers and growth’; for ‘financial sustainability’; and ‘for our people’. If successful, the Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail continues drive to scrap Saturday post after union bends
Tuesday 30 April 2024 8:55 am The Communication Workers Union (CWU) had been a major obstacle to Royal Mail’s efforts to reduce its loss-making daily deliveries. Royal Mail has continued its push to ditch second class Saturday deliveries, piling pressure on Ofcom after unions suggested they were open to the …
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