The current processing time from the Department for Work and Pensions is 50 days for Pension Credit – meaning pensioners who get an application in this week could be paid in July. New £4,300 payments for certain state pensioners with DWP paying out first in July State pensioners on a …
Read More »How ‘the Kate effect’ will take hold when Princess of Wales is able to give her favourite brands an official royal warrant – and here is what is holding her back
A royal warrant is not just an official endorsement from the British monarchy but it can do wonders for any company formally associated. For the royal family it is a chance to give brands an ultimate seal of approval and for the rest of us it allows a rare insight …
Read More »King Charles attends Royal Windsor Horse Show with Prince Edward – after joint outing with William
King Charles appeared to be enjoying himself as he attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire with his brother Prince Edward. The monarch, 76, made the outing just a day after a rare joint appearance in London with Prince William. Charles and his eldest son put on a united front as …
Read More »History’s Headlines: George Klein and his stage wagon line | History’s Headlines
Assume it’s the year 1772. You’re a young attorney living in Philadelphia, the metropolis of America. Work is hard but profitable and you have already made connections with the influential Allen family. You particularly like young James Allen, one of the heirs of Allentown founder William Allen, among the largest …
Read More »Royal Navy warship destroys supersonic missile in historic first
One of the UK’s most advanced warships has obliterated a supersonic missile in a historic first for the Royal Navy in a test off the coast of Scotland. In a burst of fire and smoke, Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon launched a specially modified Sea Viper missile at an incoming …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA CELEBRATED WITH A SET OF SPECIAL STAMPS | Narnia Forums
Yesterday, we received a press release from Natasha Ayivor from the Royal Mail ( the British Postal Service), alering us to an brand new collection of commemorative stamps celebrating CS Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. From the looks of it, it’s a beautiful collection certain to delight Narnian philatelists …
Read More »Royal Mail launches new initiative to spread lifesaving CPR training
The Royal Mail has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of CPR training through its parcel locker network. This is part of a broader partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which has already seen Royal Mail raise £1 million for community defibrillators. The first CPR awareness parcel locker …
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Read More »The rise of the Royal monochromatic wardrobe – and the family member behind the trend as Beatrice and Sophie follow suit writes ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
In the world of royal fashion, trends may come and go, but one style principle has proven itself a steadfast favourite among the Firm’s most fashion-savvy women: The monochromatic wardrobe. Opting for the same tried-and-tested silhouette in a variety of flattering shades, the royals are showing that when it comes …
Read More »New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office
Nantwich has a new Mayor after Cllr Mary Slinn took over the chains of office at a ceremony last night. Outgoing Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock paid tribute to all those who helped him during his year in office. He also paid out more than £5,000 to four charities he fund-raised …
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