It has been almost two decades since Nicholas Ferguson, a grand figure in the private equity business, caused a storm by talking out loud about his industry’s dirty little secret. It could not be right, he said, that highly remunerated private equity executives could pay less tax than a cleaner …
Read More »St Albans: Street Barber hopes to create safe space for men
During his 22-year career with Royal Mail, Colin Shipton, 48, began balancing posting parcels and cutting hair in Shoreditch, attempting to become a full-time barber. Since his training, Colin decided to leave his post and has taken his barbering on the road through company Street Barber. Colin poses with his barbering …
Read More »King Frederik of Denmark enjoys a hunt in Jutland on one year anniversary of his ‘affair scandal’
King Frederik of Denmark enjoyed a hunt in Jutland today – as he marks the one year anniversary of affair rumours that threatened to derail his marriage. The monarch was seen smiling as he wore a Berghaus fleece to host a royal hunt at the Gludsted Plantation – while his wife …
Read More »Inside the ‘haunted’ Scottish estate linked to the royal family that has left visitors terrified as they claim to see ghosts on walking tours
A haunted estate in Scotland has been declared the ‘spookiest’ place to visit this Halloween – and it just so happens to be the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Glamis Castle, a 700-year-old estate located in Angus, Scotland, has served as a home to prominent Scottish and English …
Read More »Pensions Bulletin – October 2024
In the latest edition of our Pensions Bulletin, we give a snapshot of some recent pensions developments from a legal perspective. These include: New developments on Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) provision On 8 October 2024, the DWP launched a consultation on draft regulations to extend Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) provision to …
Read More »Camilla champions sustainable style: Queen recycles her designer favourites on royal tour of Australia and Samoa
King Charles and Queen Camilla have successfully wrapped up their official tour of Australia and Samoa. Throughout this royal visit, Camilla’s wardrobe has held special significance, featuring pieces from her favoured designers, Fiona Clare and Anna Valentine. Much of her attire was recycled from previous engagements and tours, with only …
Read More »17 Celebs Who Went All Out With Their Halloween Costumes This Year
Some of our favourite celeb Halloween costumes of 2024 BBC/Instagram Scrolling through social media over spooky season really does take on new levels of escapism. Look, there’s someone you went to uni with doing the Joker again. And there’s your distant ex doing a haphazard Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce …
Read More »Final Christmas postal dates for Royal Mail deliveries in Scotland revealed
ROYAL Mail has announced the final Christmas postal dates for Scots residents. The festive season is the postal service’s busiest time of the year with many of us sending cards to loved ones. 1 Royal Mail has announced the final Christmas postal dates for Scots residentsCredit: PA Officials have revealed …
Read More »Cromer flats given green light despite Royal Mail concern
The plans, lodged by Anglian Home Solutions with North Norfolk District Council, proposed building the flats in the centre of Cromer. The application outlined plans to demolish a dilapidated building on Bond Street, and replace it with a three-storey building, and a second two-storey building, both with “roof-space accommodation”. However, the plans were met with objections from Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail and Post Office’s Christmas 2024 last posting dates announced and some have already passed
While Christmas may still seem a while away, it’s worth getting clued up on the Royal Mail and Post Office’s last posting dates, as some deadlines are fast approaching, and some have already passed. But don’t panic, for those only sending within the UK – the last posting dates aren’t …
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