King Charles III and Queen Camilla will touch down in Sydney on Friday for their first tour of a Commonwealth nation since the monarch’s coronation. The importance of the trip is underlined by the fact King Charles will be halting his cancer treatment to make the journey, but it also means …
Read More »Royal Thai Police warns public against online threats after Nakhon Ratchasima mall scare
RTP Deputy Spokesperson Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deephor urged people not to share or forward threatening content on social media, as this could escalate public fear. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a warning to the public against posting online threats that could incite panic, following …
Read More »The Who are Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
by Best Classic Bands Staff This framed item is one of many from the Royal Mail featuring The Who The Who have been honored with a series of stamps by Britain’s Royal Mail “saluting 60 years of rock rebellion.” The stamps, revealed on October 3, 2024, depict a variety of …
Read More »Elmswell Bewilderbeest owner fears Royal Mail cuts
From October 7 the Royal Mail raised the price of a first class stamp from £1.35 to £1.65 – a 22% increase and, according to the Greeting Card Association (GCA), the fifth hike in less than three years. Second class stamps remain at 85p, protected by Ofcom, and the Royal Mail has said the new …
Read More »Mystery boxes: the companies selling lost parcels and suitcases
With more than three billion parcels delivered in the UK each year, some inevitably go missing – but have you ever wondered what happens to them? Enterprising firms are snapping up the lost packages and selling them on to customers but the purchases are usually a gamble. ‘Lucky dip’ During …
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Read More »‘Brilliant’ Royal Mail delivers 102-year-old’s letter despite it having no address | UK | News
A well-known historian has praised “brilliant” Royal Mail after a touching letter arrived at his door despite being sent without an address. James Holland, a popular broadcaster revealed the letter had been sent by the 102-year old widow of a World War Two veteran with anecdotes in time for a …
Read More »Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Advent International is preparing a takeover offer for the UK’s Tate & Lyle that would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed group. The US-based buyout firm is …
Read More »Fresh blow to City as US private equity giant Advent International plots swoop on Tate & Lyle
By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:00 EDT, 16 October 2024 A US private equity giant is preparing to swoop on London-listed Tate & Lyle in a further blow to the City. Advent International is reportedly in the early stages of putting together a bid for the British ingredients supplier. While the …
Read More »Council puts up giant pencils to stop parents driving children to school | UK News
The coloured pencils, with one seen by the side of the road, are part of a School Streets plan that prevents cars entering some roads at drop-off time (Picture: X/twickerati) Giant pencils have been introduced in one London borough’s streets to stop busy parents from driving their kids to school, …
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