Watch our week ahead video preview, read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (22-26 June), and view our key company earnings schedule. Our UK chief market analyst, Michael Hewson, looks back at this week’s price action in equity markets, and ahead to the latest …
Read More »Several people stabbed in Reading park after Black Lives Matter protest
Counter-terrorism police last night raided a block of flats in Reading after a frenzied stabbing attack ‘by a Libyan man’ left three people dead and another three seriously injured. Witnesses said the attacker targeted a group of middle-aged men ‘sitting drinking beer’ in Forbury Gardens in Reading town centre at …
Read More »Royal aides fear Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new book will blame William
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new book could ‘paint Prince William as the bad guy’ and cause a fresh rift within the Royal Family, aides reportedly fear. The book ‘Finding Freedom’, which Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, are believed to have co-operated with, is soon to be released and charts …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Just Officially Split from the Queen’s Legal Team
From Marie Claire The Sussexes also replaced Harbottle & Lewis at their non-profit, Archewell, which will now be represented by “rival firm” Fieldfisher. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just took a major step toward making their royal exit permanent. Daily Mail columnist Richard Eden revealed Friday that the Sussexes have …
Read More »Dettori retains title as Royal Ascot’s top jockey with150-1 treble, including two Group Ones
Frankie’s flying on super Saturday! Dettori retains title as Royal Ascot’s top jockey with stunning 150-1 treble, including two Group Ones Dettori won the Queen Mary Stakes and then the Coronation Stakes The treble was completed with Palace Pier in the St James’s Palace Stakes The jockey moved onto 73 …
Read More »Duchess of Cambridge snaps gorgeous pictures of the Prince horsing around with their three children
Giggling uncontrollably, three young siblings pile on to their beaming dad in joyous horseplay. The gorgeous photograph is the latest to be taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, and has been released to mark Father’s Day and William’s 38th birthday, both of which fall today. It clearly shows the playful, …
Read More »Royal family speak out in support of British business
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the high street in support of local shops as the Queen issued a personal message of praise for UK businesses. The royal family championed firms as customers returned to shops across England this week following the opening of non-essential retail outlets. William …
Read More »Post your parcel: Old letter boxes changing in trial in wake of Covid-19
The 6ft wide steel box – twice the size of a standard mail box – will allow the public to post large parcels, which would normally have to be sent via Post Offices. Royal Mail want to build the parcel box in Walsall town centre so that residents can avoid …
Read More »STOCK WATCH: Will Redknapp help Dowgate keep its eye on the ball?
STOCK WATCH: Will Redknapp help broker Dowgate keep its eye on the ball? By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:31, 20 June 2020 Stockbrokers have come under pressure in the coronavirus crisis as deals have dried up. Smaller stockbrokers such …
Read More »‘Czech sphinx’ Daniel Kretinsky speaks out over £150m Royal Mail stake
Stockbrokers believe the overseas arm GLS, seen as the “jewel in the crown” of Royal Mail’s business, is likely to most interest Mr Kretinsky. He said: “Similar to all other investments undertaken via Vesa Equity Investment, it also applies for Royal Mail that we join companies of whose fundamental value …
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