2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in the UK. Supple Studio was asked to design a set of eight stamps, to be issued by Royal Mail, to celebrate the influence and contribution of the Windrush Generation to the UK. Originally briefed as a set …
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She finds love for a third time and refuses to become the King’s mistress, later escaping and setting out on a dangerous and dramatic journey to find her first husband. Originally published from 1957 to 1985, the book series is said to have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide …
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HOLIDAYMAKERS are in for a summer flights boost after Ryanair said its tickets will be cheaper than expected. The budget airline’s boss Michael O’Leary blamed “a recessionary feel around Europe” for holding back how much it was able to hike prices so far this year. 4 Holidaymakers are in for …
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In a country where cash has long been king, fintech innovators are at last shaking up old habits. Matthew Brett, manager of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, tells Joji Sakurai about three disrupters loosening the grip of the country’s traditional megabanks. As with any investment, your capital is at risk. …
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By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:01 EDT, 20 May 2024 A video game firm has become the latest London-listed company to be targeted by foreign buyers. Keywords Studios yesterday said it would accept a £2billion offer from Swedish buyout giant EQT. A deal would see the Aim-listed firm leave London’s stock …
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DHL Express and Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, have signed an agreement to extend the use of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability. Through the service, the firm in Hong Kong will reduce its carbon emissions from time-definite international shipments across all its major overseas …
Read More »The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding war on the online auction site. Known as one of the Royal Mint’s rarest coins, the Kew Gardens anniversary coin was originally released in 2009, with just 210,000 copies entering circulation. As a result it …
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Credit: shutterstock/nikkytok The UK government has ordered the subsidiary of a Chinese company to appoint a dedicated official to oversee the handling of sensitive data as a condition for acquiring a UK-based smoke alarm maker. Subscribe to Global Competition Review Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and …
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The takeover of Royal Mail by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s private equity firm EP Group moved a step closer Friday, with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt appearing to welcome a £3.5 billion buyout of Royal Mail shareholders. EP Group’s takeover bid marks a new stage in the wrecking operation against Royal Mail since …
Read More »A Royal Navy warship came within a ‘hair’s breadth’ of crashing into a huge oil tanker after an untrained officer was left in charge and failed to spot it – as the lieutenant who put her there tried to cover up the near-disaster. Lieutenant Euan Playford-Johnston left an inexperienced colleague on …
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