The Sunday Times’s Lucy Tobin spied an opportunity in shares of Domino’s Pizza. In particular, she noted that the takeout outfit was due to benefit from Euro 2024 and the attendant boost to marketing spend. Its growth plans, with 70 new stores planned for 2024, investment in its app and …
Read More »Charity shop stunned by ‘hope you fail’ letter from ‘neighbourhood watch’
A handwritten letter posted to a local charity in Sheffield threatening they would “soon close” has prompted a “shock” reaction online. The angry letter arrived through the letterbox of Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood Road in Beauchief by second class Royal Mail delivery, in an envelope addressed to “the owner”. It …
Read More »NatWest ‘bonus’ share plan for investors
Retail investors could receive a “bonus” share in NatWest if they hold on to the stock for at least a year, in plans being drawn up by ministers for a populist Tell Sid-style privatisation of some of the government’s remaining shares in the bank. It plans a mass-market sale of …
Read More »Royal Mail to face inflation-linked cap on second class stamps until 2029
The price of a second class stamp is set to be pegged to inflation until at least 2029, the UK communications regulator has said in efforts to keep letter-sending affordable. But Ofcom said it wants to scrap the current price cap on parcel services. Under new proposals, Ofcom said it …
Read More »Inside Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion Royal Lodge amid fears King Charles will evict Duke from 98-acre estate
Photos have revealed the state of Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion which has fallen into disrepair amid an ongoing feud between the Duke and King Charles. The Duke of York has lived in Royal Lodge for almost 20 years but his residence is now under threat amid fears King Charles will …
Read More »Billionaire Czech Sphinx bidding for Royal Mail insists he would not slash any jobs if he succeeds
By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 16:50 EDT, 5 May 2024 Eyes on the prize: Daniel Kretinsky is preparing to table a new takeover offer The billionaire bidding for the Royal Mail has insisted he would not slash any jobs if he succeeds. Daniel Kretinsky is preparing to table a new …
Read More »RUTH SUNDERLAND: Investors pulling money out of UK funds on a worrying scale
32 consecutive months of net withdrawals from funds by private investors Savers took out more than £13.5bn in 2023 Exodus is terrible for UK stock market and wider economy By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Updated: 16:50 EDT, 5 May 2024 Ask a fund manager investing in UK shares …
Read More »Prince Andrew ‘lets Royal Lodge fall into disrepair’ after King tried to move brother…
5 May 2024, 20:27 The Royal Lodge is crumbling despite Prince Andrew’s promise to King Charles to renovate the £30m property after refusing to be evicted from his home of 20 years. Picture: Alamy The Royal Lodge is crumbling despite Prince Andrew’s promise to King Charles to renovate the £30m …
Read More »Royal Mail to sack 700 despite service issues and Covid staff sickness
Royal Mail staff are regarded as among the heroes of the pandemic but some of their jobs are still at risk. The privatised business said today it will axe around 700 management jobs as part of cost-cutting plans. The move will save around £40 million a year, the company claims, …
Read More »Lady Louise Windsor beams as she arrives at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in a carriage alongside her mother, the Duchess of Edinburgh
Lady Louise Windsor beamed as she arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in style on the final day of the four-day event. The 20-year-old royal, who had been working as an official at the event over previous days, was free to enjoy the final day as a spectator as …
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