Polish delivery group InPost has acquired Yodel in a major shake-up of the UK logistics sector, converting £100 million of debt into equity to assume control of the embattled courier company. The takeover marks the latest chapter in Yodel’s turbulent journey, following its separation from the Barclay family’s business interests …
Read More »Princess Diana “Felt She Would Be Freer” Living in America, But Didn’t Make the Move for One Reason
Richard Kay was one of Princess Diana’s closest friends at the end of her young life, and the journalist recently appeared on the Daily Mail’s “Royal Confidential” show to answer questions about the late royal. Addressing everything from what she would’ve thought about Meghan Markle to what Diana was like …
Read More »Inside the funeral Prince Philip designed for himself – from a split-second reunion between William and Harry to a bespoke Land Rover
As Prince Philip was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on April 17, 2021, the commentators stressed that he had personally chosen every detail of his farewell. ‘Throw my coffin in the back of a Land Rover,’ the Duke of Edinburgh had said, according to biographer Robert …
Read More »Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat signs commitment to support ex-service men and women
Inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat system, Tyron Runflat, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment demonstrating its dedication to supporting ex-service men and women. Headquartered in Loughborough, the firm is marking its support for the Armed Forces community by signing the pledge, which highlights the business’s support …
Read More »Military Code has Appleby thinking of Royal Ascot
The Godolphin trainer has seen the likes of Mountain Breeze, Al Qudra, Verse Of Love, Aomori City and Opera Ballet beaten in trials in recent days, although he did leave his home track on Tuesday with a brace. And Military Code, a homebred colt by Wootton Bassett, has him thinking …
Read More »(Condo For Sale) Royal Hill Resort
Royal Hill Resort – 2 bed 2 bath in South Pattaya PP11334 Pattaya Hill Resort is a low-rise condominium consisting of three buildings located on Thappraya Road near the Pattaya Provincial Court, in a very convenient location with easy access to the Pratumnak area. There are also coffee shops, restaurants, …
Read More »Poland’s InPost takes over Yodel to create one of UK’s largest delivery firms
Polish parcel locker firm InPost (INPST.AS) has announced it is acquiring UK rival Yodel in a £100 million deal, combining the home delivery and collection networks to create one of the largest logistics groups in Britain. InPost, which has 10,000 parcel lockers in the UK, said the takeover will help …
Read More »Prince William hires aide who accused Meghan Markle of ‘bullying’ royal staff and blasted her for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour – after he made veiled dig at the Sussexes in bombshell interview
Prince William has brought back a senior royal aide at the centre of the Meghan Markle ‘bullying’ row – just weeks after the official gave a no-holds-barred interview where he said he had ‘no regrets’ about his explosive claims. Jason Knauf, the former chief executive of The Royal Foundation, has …
Read More »Are pubs open over Easter weekend? Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday opening times…
17 April 2025, 14:04 | Updated: 17 April 2025, 14:48 Most public houses across the UK will be busier than normal as everyone gathers with friends and family on their extra time off. Picture: Getty Is your local pub operating as normal this four-day bank holiday weekend? Here’s what you …
Read More »Are Post Offices open on Good Friday and Easter Monday 2025?
Easter is a time when many of us want to send cards, parcels and chocolate eggs. But it’s important to remember that most Post Offices in the UK are closed on bank holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday to allow their staff some time off too. So if you …
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