Barnett Waddingham partner Hitchiner will replace Isio partner James Riley as SPP president on June 1. In an exclusive interview with Pensions Expert, Hitchiner set out his ambitions for his presidency, while Riley reflected on the organisation’s rising member engagement, and pondered missed potential for co-operation between the SPP, industry …
Read More »How ‘trusted’ Princess Beatrice is stepping into the limelight, according to royal experts
Princess Beatrice is stepping into the limelight to ‘help her grandmother the Queen’ following Prince Andrew’s downfall and is ‘much more confident’ after becoming a wife and a mother, royal authors have said. The eldest daughter of The Duke and Duchess of York, 33, has made regular public appearances this spring, …
Read More »Bulb’s hardship fund reopens, how to claim – and the firms offering energy bills help
Gas prices have been driven up because Russia is a key producer of the fossil fuel (image: Adobe) Major energy supplier, Bulb, is offering up to £140 in financial help to households who are struggling to pay their bills. Households could also receive help with buying energy-efficient appliances and writing …
Read More »Local News: The website for Neston News, Features, Events, Information, Business & Comment (Neston)
Local Talking Newspaper Covering Neston News for Those who are Vision-impaired Published: 26th May 2022 10:54 Volunteers at the Ellesmere Port and Neston Talking Newspaper record up to ten news items each week Capturing local news, using multiple sources, the news goes out free of charge to anyone …
Read More »The Queen eats bananas in an unusual way and peels it with a knife and fork
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 …
Read More »Heathrow tells Government to ‘bring pace to the policies’ for aviation recovery
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. …
Read More »Another post office closes in Burton
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 …
Read More »Cash lost to Covid fraud is TEN times more than UK’s biggest ever heists COMBINED
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 …
Read More »FTSE 100 movers: Ocado bounces back; BT slumps
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 …
Read More »As Thomas Markle lies gravely ill, RICHARD KAY gives some friendly advice
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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