As rumours continue to circulate, a Royal expert has suggested that King Charles might bestow the title of princess upon Zara Tindall. Zara, 43, Princess Anne’s daughter, was not given the title in her youth after her mother declined Queen Elizabeth II’s offer. The Princess Royal preferred for Zara and …
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Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). You’ll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already …
Read More »Rayner named levelling up secretary
Angela Rayner has been named secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities. Hers was the first appointment to be confirmed by the new Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he began forming his first cabinet following yesterday’s landslide General Election victory. Rayner, who will also hold the …
Read More »Labour’s plans for pensions – what we know so far
Following the news that Labour has won the 2024 UK general election, Pensions Age takes a look at what we know so far about the party’s plans for pensions. The exact detail on much of Labour’s pension policy is yet to be shared, although the 2024 manifesto provided some insight …
Read More »Postmaster Sandy Mackenzie (83) celebrates 60 years at Rogart Post Office
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! A Sutherland businessman and postmaster is marking a diamond milestone. Eight-three-year-old Alisdair Mackenzie better known as Sandy, is celebrating 60 years at the helm of Rogart Post Office. He has been presented with a Post Office Long Service Award in …
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Read More »What businesses can expect from the new Labour government
With Sir Keir Starmer leading Labour into Downing Street after a landslide victory, businesses are poised to navigate a new political landscape. The honeymoon period might be short-lived, however, as Labour inherits deep-seated economic issues and faces immediate industrial crises. Thames Water Labour’s previous commitment to renationalising the water industry, …
Read More »Badenoch accuses council of ‘potentially’ disenfranchising voters
Business secretary Kemi Badenoch has accused Uttlesford District Council of ‘potentially’ disenfranchising thousands of postal voters. The potential Tory leadership candidate took to X/Twitter yesterday afternoon accusing the council leadership of being ‘unable to carry out basic functions competently.’ She also said the council had ‘potentially disenfranchised up to 2,600 …
Read More »‘It’s a scandal!’ Kwasi Kwarteng blasts postal vote CHAOS after Britons miss out
Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has hit out at the “scandal” of postal votes at this year’s General Election, as Britons across the country were left facing delays in receiving their voting papers. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils, said there had been an “unprecedented increase” in postal voting, …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Why the personal parcel box concept won't catch on
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