Her majesty does not peel a banana the usual way and instead she uses a knife and fork Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the Queen? We’re sure most people have, but you might not think that something as simple as peeling a banana would be done …
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The Government must “bring pace to the policies” after publishing a long-awaited strategy to support the recovery of aviation from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Heathrow Airport. A 10-point plan named Flightpath To The Future has been released by the Department for Transport, focusing on growth, sustainability and protecting passengers. …
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Just four post offices remain in and around Burton as was announced another one will be shutting down. The Post Office inside Dean & Smedley chemist, in Horninglow Road, Burton, will be closing in August. It means that the office in Asda, Wellington Street and Stretton and Winshill Post Offices …
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CASH lost to Covid fraud is TEN times greater than the biggest heists in UK history put together. The top 10 most infamous robberies – including the Great Train Robbery and the Graff Diamonds Theft – bagged crooks a whopping £1.1bn. 5 Ronnie Biggs took part in the infamous Great …
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London’s FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 7,570.51 in afternoon trade on Thursday. Ocado surged to the top of the index, having tumbled a day earlier after Ocado Retail – its 50:50 joint venture with Marks & Spencer – cut its annual sales target. Intermediate Capital was a high riser …
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Watching Prince Harry gallop across a sunlit polo field in southern California it was tempting to wonder if it brought back any nostalgic memories for the very different kind of life he used to lead as a member of the Royal Family. But of all the regrets he surely privately …
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Royal Bank of Canada RY-T reported higher second-quarter profit and raised its quarterly dividend as the bank sees risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic receding, which allowed it to claw back hundreds of millions of dollars in loan loss provisions. RBC is the fourth major bank to report earnings for …
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Amsterdam Airport chaos forces KLM to temporarily suspend sales. Credit: Wikimedia Tickets will not be sold for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights departing in the coming days until Sunday at least According to Aviation 24, Amsterdam Schiphol, the airline’s major hub, is currently facing staff shortages which, subsequently, is causing …
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The Gymshark sale is back with massive savings across selected lines There are plenty of bargains to choose from Fitness fans, rejoice! Gymshark has launched a huge sale with up to 60% off selected lines. The sale includes a number of the brand’s best-selling items, with offers running across the …
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The M&S Pension Scheme, the Co-op pension scheme ‘Pace’, and the Royal Mail Pension Plan have committed to halving the emissions of their investments by 2030 at the latest, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. The M&S Pension Scheme made the most ambitious pledge, aiming to reach net zero …
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