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 …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Harry and Meghan ditch the Queen’s lawyers
When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit official duties this year, the Royal Family gave them the opportunity to change their minds by announcing that the controversial new arrangements would be reviewed after 12 months. I can reveal that Prince Harry and Meghan have, however, dropped a huge hint …
Read More »Brexit: Questionnaire for businesses who move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
There will be changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland At the end of the transition period when the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into force there will be changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Local business may be impacted …
Read More »Kent County Council spends around £2 million maintaining its Maidstone HQ
Public cash is being “thrown down a hole” to keep County Hall running during the coronavirus crisis, says a finance councillor. Around £2million is being spent each year on the safety and basic maintenance costs of Kent County Council’s (KCC) historic headquarters in Maidstone which was built in 1888. KCC’s …
Read More »Stoke-on-Trent key worker heroes part 1
I would like to say thanks to all key workers during this pandemic time. I want to vote Joyce Davies ( HCSW, from combined health ), who is always there for us ( myself & son ) after my husband passed away. Joyce and my manager Janet Taylor ( combined …
Read More »Road safety fears at Hoole bridge over giant ad screen plan
Road safety concerns are being raised about plans for a pair of giant LED advertising screens facing the traffic in both directions on Chester’s Hoole bridge. Alight Media has applied for consent to display an advertisement in the form of two screens each measuring six metres in width and three …
Read More »A mask fit for a Royal: Queen Letizia of Spain dazzles in a gold skirt for theatre visit
Queen Letizia of Spain donned a mask fit for a Royal as she and King Felipe VI took their daughters to the reopening of a Madrid theatre. The mother-of-two, 47, dazzled in a gold skirt, while ensuring protection from coronavirus, as she posed for photos with her husband and children, Princess …
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