Analysts at Berenberg upgraded their rating on hotel operator Whitbread from ‘hold’ to ‘buy’ on Friday, stating the current price of the stock left the group undervalued given its real estate portfolio. Berenberg said that following Whitbread’s recent weakness, it believes that the risk-reward balance on the company had shifted …
Read More »How Captain Tom started an open banking revolution
When the 99-year-old former army officer known as Captain Tom Moore began doing laps of his garden to raise money for NHS charities in April he became a national sensation. By the time he had turned 100 at the end of the month he had raised more than £30 million, …
Read More »Concerns over Royal Mail ‘reckless’ van sharing after Covid-19 outbreaks in Fife and West Lothian
Health Concerns have been raised over Royal Mail’s decision to re-instate van sharing among postal workers, after Covid-19 outbreaks at offices in Fife and West Lothian. Friday, 16th October 2020, 4:45 pm Updated Friday, 16th October 2020, 5:32 pm Van-sharing has been re-introduced on a voluntary basis. Delivery workers have …
Read More »Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘becoming irrelevant,’ says expert
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘fast becoming irrelevant,’ a royal expert has claimed. Speaking on Pod Save the Queen, which is hosted by Ann Gripper, Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers went on to say that the Duke, 35, and Duchess of Sussex, 39, are ‘sitting in their ivory tower, …
Read More »King Philippe of Belgium meets half-sister Delphine for first time
King Philippe of Belgium has met his half-sister Princess Delphine de Saxe-Cobourg Gotha for the first time – after she was finally recognised as former king Albert II’s daughter following a lengthy legal battle. The monarch said it was a ‘warm meeting’ which took place at the Castle of Laeken on Friday October …
Read More »Royal Mail announces recommended international posting dates for overseas destinations this Christmas
Royal Mail has announced its latest recommended international posting dates for overseas destinations to ensure mail and parcels arrive in time for Christmas. With global coronavirus restrictions expected to be in place over the festive season, Royal Mail has provided a number of tips to ensure Christmas does go smoothly. …
Read More »Batman stunt double is strapped to a harness as he leans over Royal Liver Building in Liverpool
Robert Pattinson will be making his debut as the Caped Crusader when The Batman hits the big screen in 2022. And a stunt double wearing the Batman mask could be seen looking out over the city of Liverpool as he filmed scenes for the upcoming blockbuster on top of The …
Read More »Asda ‘sorry’ after loyal customer told she was dumped over rush of new shoppers
A supermarket customer was told her weekly shopping slot would be removed due to an influx of new shoppers. Susan Morris has relied on her Asda delivery every Friday afternoon for more than six years – and it was paramount during the coronavirus lockdown. But the 55-year-old said the supermarket …
Read More »Royal Mail apologise after ‘ludicrous’ delivery delays to post across Liverpool
The coronavirus is continuing to disrupt postal services across the city with some residents claiming they’ve been left with long waits for their deliveries. People living in different parts of Liverpool, including Wavertree,Childwall and Bootle, claimed they’ve had long delays to their post with parcels, letters and important documents among …
Read More »Business briefing: Dunelm gives back £14.5m furlough cash
DUNELM is to hand back £14.5million it claimed under the furlough scheme after posting strong sales due to pandemic-inspired DIY and home improvements. The homewares chain also said it would not be making any claims under the Job Retention Scheme bonus of £1,000 per employee. Sales leapt 36 per cent …
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