Renewed confidence that another round of peace talks may bring an end to the war in Ukraine gave London’s stock markets a lift this morning. The FTSE 100 added 93.26 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 7,566.13 and the more UK-focused FTSE 250 improved 240.24 points, or 1.1 per cent, …
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In the postal and logistics subsector, analysts said “weaker consumer demand could impact both parcel and express volumes, pricing and margins” Royal Mail PLC (LSE:RMG) was double-downgraded by Deutsche Bank Research over the indirect consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The outbreak of war in Ukraine has little direct impact for our logistics and …
Read More »FTSE 100 rises on Ukraine peace talks hopes
The FTSE 100 was up 0.8% at 7,535.6 in late morning trading on Tuesday on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the market held its breath for progress between the embattled states. The price of oil fell on the back of the peace talks and China’s Covid-19 lockdown in …
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Ray Stanley spotted a chance to stay active in his later years so asked bosses if he could take on the task of distributing the mail. The grandfather-of-two collects letters from the postbox outside the residence in Poole, Dorset, and hands them out. Thoughtful staff at Upton Bay Care Home …
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‘Defiant but isolated’ Prince Andrew was ‘shunned by the royal family and didn’t interact warmly with them’ at Prince Philip’s memorial, a body language expert has claimed. The Duke of York, 62, accompanied the Queen, 95, to the Thanksgiving of Life service but had little interaction with the rest of …
Read More »Lords say police use of AI must not undermine human rights and rule of law
A House of Lords report has highlighted concerns that the police use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence – AI – could undermine people’s human rights and the rule of law. The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has revealed that the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence tools …
Read More »Six new laws and rules coming to Scotland this April that will impact you
There are a number of important rule changes set to come into force next month. Laws on things such as minimum and living wage will be altered from the end of this week with changes to Scotland’s Covid rules also set to come into force before the end of April. …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth and Royal family pay tribute to Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Anne Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attend a service of thanksgiving for late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in London on March 29.POOL/Reuters Queen Elizabeth made …
Read More »Lonely Prince Andrew: ‘Defiant but isolated’ at latest royal event
Lifestyle 29 Mar, 2022 08:14 PM3 minutes to read Prince Andrew to settle lawsuit with Epstein accuser. Video / MSNBC A body language expert has revealed how a disgraced Prince Andrew is now faring among his family after observing telling interactions at Prince Philip’s memorial service. Speaking to the Daily …
Read More »Backlash to William and Kate’s Caribbean visit has sparked ‘rethink’ of royal tours, claims expert
Members of the Royal Family will do less tours overseas and focus on places where they feel they can make a real difference, a royal commentator has said. The future of the monarchy and the Commonwealth has come under scrutiny in recent weeks after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s …
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