Normally royal walkabouts are a jolly affair involving handshaking, bouquet-giving and, above all, pleasantry-exchanging. Since the late Queen first decided to meet crowds rather than wave from a passing car, they have become part of our nation’s fabric. But Harry and Meghan do things differently. As their Colombia sojourn demonstrated, …
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A landmark Plymouth bridge is set to be demolished as major changes to the road network are announced in the city. The ‘seagull’ railway structure on Embankment Road – which has caught out lorries in the past – is being removed in an effort to make the route safer after …
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Thaksin was among tens of thousands of prisoners granted pardons on Sunday (Aug 18), celebrating His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28 while his one-year jail sentence, initially set to end on August 31, has been nullified. The Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced that former Prime Minister …
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Finally, Shippers Have the Upper Hand! While delivery volume has slowed since the dramatic increases seen during COVID-19, consumers continue to expect high-quality courier services with increased customer contact and control. Though higher than pre-pandemic levels, volume has slowed since 2021 with a fall in online demand, consumers expect a …
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King Charles looked dashing today in a traditional kilt as he arrived in Scotland in preparation to take up residence at Balmoral Castle. Upon arriving at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire on Monday, the King paused to inspect the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland as well as their …
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A Glasgow supermarket worker has been convicted of his involvement in a £316,000 gold bullion scam. Michael Sajid was sent a package after an 84 year-old woman was allegedly duped into posting it. But, the 38-year-old told police he had nothing to do with any gold – and that he …
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Drivers may see car taxes slashed by half under DVLA incentives. According to official documents, drivers can receive up to 50 per cent off car taxes if they receive certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). The DWP will give drivers who are eligible support …
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After scrapping Jersey’s daily mail plane last August, Royal Mail says it will withdraw funding of Guernsey’s service in April 2025. Deliveries now come to Jersey by ferry, meaning a two-day service for post to and from the UK. When the Royal Mail scrapped the daily flights last August, it …
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“Following the results of a consultation with stakeholders last year, Royal Mail will end deliveries to Guernsey by aircraft,” the spokesperson said. “Instead, deliveries to the island will use pre-existing ferries resulting in a two-day service. “It will reduce costs and reflects our commitment to decreasing our reliance on flights …
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FORM 8.3 AMENDMENTPUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Jupiter Fund Management Plc (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming …
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