“What’s in a name? A rose by another name would smell as sweet,” argued Shakespeare. But is it true of company names? Do monikers matter in the world of business? One corporate Rose – Alison, the new boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland – thinks so. She’s hoping that …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘will not return for Prince Andrew’s 60th birthday’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return for Prince Andrew’s 60th family birthday dinner because they ‘already have commitments’ – but plan to send a video message, royal expert claims Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently residing in Canada with son Archie Prince Harry and Meghan quit as …
Read More »Queen SNUB: How Meghan Markle pressed ‘nuclear button’ with Instagram post | Royal | News
“It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.” Following the announcement on social media, Meghan returned to baby Archie in Canada almost immediately. Prince Harry joined shortly afterwards, and the family are expected to set up in Canada …
Read More »Warehouse investor Segro keeps rivals easily contained | Business
The warehouse investor that is Britain’s largest listed property company has reported a 10 per cent rise in annual profit as it rides a wave of demand for storage from online retailers. Segro reported £267.5 million of adjusted pre-tax profit in a record year for development completions. The results were …
Read More »Princess Mary of Denmark tells royal fan she does not share photos or autographs
A royal fan who sent a birthday card to Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has been left baffled by a reply, saying that the future queen does not share autographs or photos. Posting on Instagram, royal enthusiast Katherine from Germany, who has run an Instagram account documenting her correspondence with royal since June …
Read More »DOMINIC SANDBROOK on the Royal Family’s opportunity from this crisis
For the world’s most famous family, it seems that the bad news just keeps on coming. Today there are new revelations about Prince Andrew and his links to yet another billionaire with reportedly depraved habits and alleged predilection for very young women. Yesterday, this newspaper disclosed that Harry and Meghan …
Read More »Three new dinosaur 50p coins are coming – here’s how you can get your hands on them
The Royal Mint is now set to release three new 50p coins featuring dinosaurs – something which hasn’t been done before. (Photo: Royal Mint) New, limited edition coins are now being released on a regular basis, with recent eye-catching designs including Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear. The Royal Mint is …
Read More »So much for still keeping ties to Britain writes RICHARD KAY
No one can truly say they didn’t see this coming. The die, after all, was cast at that historic Sandringham summit when it was announced that Harry and Meghan were forsaking their royal life for a future that may yet prove to be elusive. Even so there was a ruthlessness …
Read More »Period features to ease transition for well-heeled downsizers
freshly built apartment blocks don’t suit all affluent downsizers. In Dun Laoghaire, those who are trading down from period properties aren’t just accustomed to homes with sea views, they want a space that will suit the antique furniture they’ve accumulated over the years. This is the niche market that the …
Read More »How coronavirus could plunge Australia into a recession and spark a 40 per cent house price plummet
A ban on Chinese tourists visiting Australia could plunge the economy into a recession for the first time in three decades. A veteran economist also fears a global coronavirus pandemic could spark a new global financial crisis, which could potentially unleash a 40 per cent plummet in Australian house prices. …
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