NatWest has confirmed four more Devon banks will close this year – including one in Plymouth. The bank group is to shut 36 branches across the UK by the end of July 2024. Of the closures, 34 are NatWest and two are RBS banks. It means the total number of …
Read More »Widow of Saudi royal in fight over house on ‘billionaires’ row’ in London
Aljawharah Alibrahim has been sued by a Liechtenstein-based foundation which held Kenstead Hall for the benefit of the heirs of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, who died in 2005. Lawyers representing the Asturion Fondation have told a judge overseeing a High Court trial in London that in 2011 …
Read More »Fermanagh folks hit by more Royal Mail postal delays
A LOCAL councillor’s worst fears were realised when new research commissioned by the charity Citizens Advice showed an estimated 15.7 million people in the UK experienced postal delays last month. Many of those who experienced delays said they had suffered knock-on impacts, such as missing health appointments, fines, or bills. …
Read More »Prince of Wales scores two goals at charity polo event
William was joined by his wife Kate, who smiled and cheered while watching from the sidelines, wearing a white and sky blue patterned dress reportedly designed by Beulah London. The prince played in defence, chasing the ball with a sturdy backhand swing and scoring two goals in an intense match. …
Read More »Bench warrant issued after accused mail thief doesn’t show up to court – The Oakland Press
A bench warrant was issued Thursday for one of two Detroiters accused of stealing mail in Rochester Hills because he didn’t show up for a scheduled hearing. Judge Julie Nicholson of 52-3 District Court issued the warrant Thursday morning for Devon Bailey, who also forfeits $2,500 posted for bond. Bond …
Read More »Tycoons Set for Tussle Over French Supermarket Giant
Two European tycoons are battling over the future of a debt-laden French supermarket chain, writes Calum Muirhead. Daniel Kretinsky, a Czech billionaire who is the biggest investor in the UK’s Royal Mail and has stakes in Sainsbury’s and West Ham FC, is facing off against Frenchman Xavier Niel, founder of …
Read More »Jersey’s mail plane to be scrapped and replaced with ferry service
JERSEY’s mail plane service is to be scrapped, Royal Mail has confirmed following a consultation. The decision, which was officially announced today, means that the Island’s daily mail flight will cease on 7 August. From then on, all inbound and outbound mail will be carried by the existing ferry service. …
Read More »The irony of Tony Blair dispensing advice on how to save the NHS
SIR – Sir Tony Blair has suggested that, in certain circumstances, NHS patients should be allowed to pay in order to skip the queue (report, July 6). This from a man who, during his time in power, was instrumental in reducing the on-call duties of GPs, resulting in greater numbers …
Read More »Robodebt royal commission report to be handed down | Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
The royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme is set to deliver its final report. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS). Source link
Read More »M&S launches tailored FA collection with the England women’s team
Highstreet retailer Marks and Spencer has been announced as the official tailor of the England Senior Women’s Team, along with the release of a womenswear collection of in-house designs. The partnership comes after a longstanding relationship between the two, which dates back to 2007 when M&S became the suit supplier …
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