More Singaporean workers are saying it is essential for companies to have diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, with a significant number of younger Singaporeans saying they have experienced non-work-related discrimination. Over two-thirds of respondents (76%) said that companies’ D&I policies are vital, according to Indeed’s ‘Future of Work’ report. A …
Read More »How much do stamps cost? Price of first and second-class postage, and Royal Mail Christmas last post dates
Royal Mail has announced its last posting dates for Christmas 2021. It is urging people to send gifts out as early as possible, particularly if they are being sent internationally. “Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local …
Read More »ITV confirms it will screen royal carol concert in snub to BBC
ITV has confirmed it will host a special Christmas carol service led by the Duchess of Cambridge in a snub to the BBC. The Westminster Abbey event was reportedly due to be hosted by the BBC but the show was switched to ITV after a row over a documentary programme …
Read More »Meghan Markle is ‘much more protective parent’ than Kate Middleton ‘out of the limelight’
Their uncle, Prince Harry, married American actress Meghan Markle in 2018. They have since welcomed two children, Archie Harrison, two, born in 2019, and Lilibet Diana, born just this June. The Cambridges live in Kensington Palace in London, and they also have a country residence out in Norfolk called Anmer …
Read More »Royal honour for WCG’s engineering education
WCG has been awarded The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its work in the engineering sector. The prestigious award recognises WCG – formerly Warwickshire College Group – for how it has developed future engineers through innovation and partnership over the last quarter of a …
Read More »The Queen issues Christmas ‘ban’ on every member of Royal Family
The Queen is set to leave Windsor Castle next month for Sandringham Castle. Her Majesty – who turned 95 earlier this year – will host Christmas next month. She will be joined by members of the Royal Family after she began to feel better following a health scare. READ MOREDoctor …
Read More »Retailers bring forward Christmas delivery dates as supply chain problems continue
Retailers have brought forward final online order dates for Christmas delivery as supply chain problems continue to bite, according to ParcelHero. The company had warned that many retailer’s delivery dates were too optimistic given driver shortages, port delays and other supply chain issues. “Delivery issues are already biting,” said ParcelHero’s …
Read More »Appeal after thieves steal ‘sentimental’ bicycle in Bromley
A cyclist was chased by a driver and four youths on electric scooters before his bicycle was stolen in Bromley on Sunday (November 28). Matthew Sparkes, in his 30s, was returning from a swim in Beckenham Place Park when the pursuit began at around 1.20pm on Farmfield Road, continuing onto Valeswood …
Read More »Ikea is giving away £20 vouchers to people who buy a popular item this year
Ikea is offering a free £20 gift voucher to customers who buy their £29 real trees this year. Shoppers who pick up a real tree between now and December 23 will get a voucher to spend between January 10 and February 13 next year. The deal is available at the …
Read More »Kate Middleton shares details of Westminster Abbey Christmas carol service
The Duchess of Cambridge has shared details of the Christmas carol service she will host at Westminster Abbey next week to celebrate the ‘incredible work’ of pandemic heroes. Kate, 39, today posted a photo of the invitations sent out to guests, including charity workers, teachers and volunteers, ahead of the …
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