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 …
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 …
Read More »RBC hikes dividend, posts profit gain as COVID-19 risks recede
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 …
Read More »Amsterdam Airport chaos forces KLM to temporarily suspend sales
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 …
Read More »Gymshark kicks off huge sale with up to 60% off items – here are the best deals
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 …
Read More »M&S, Co-op and Royal Mail pension schemes announce net-zero targets
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 …
Read More »The Queen’s home Buckingham Palace in numbers: 12 seriously surprising facts
May 26, 2022 – 16:24 BST Rachel Avery The Queen house: Her Majesty the Queen’s London residence Buckingham Palace is renowned the world over – discover the most jaw-dropping figures The Queen‘s most iconic residence in the heart of London is of course Buckingham Palace. From the staggering …
Read More »Lifesaving charity appoints new chairman
ARRIVE Alive was founded by Birmingham based Mother Debbie Roscoe following her daughter’s illness. With the support of the community, she has gone on to fund a fleet of vehicles and numerous pieces of equipment to help to save lives. Debbie Roscoe from Arrive Alive said: “I am extremely thankful …
Read More »Harry and Meghan: Royal experts say Sussexes Jubilee visit will be stressful for William and Kate
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be sat in the ‘naughty corner’ with Prince Andrew when they join The Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral next week – to avoid ‘frosty’ pictures that overshadowed their last public meeting with William, Kate and other royals, experts told MailOnline today. The eyes of the world …
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