The UK stock market is shrinking at its fastest pace in over a decade due to increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A). About 45 companies have delisted from the London market this year, a 10% increase from last year, marking the highest number since 2010. The total value of deals targeting …
Read More »Postman who served in a community for 30 years gets a heartwarming farewell gift from its residents
A postman does not only bring posts and letters. They deliver love, joy, sorrow, and a lot of other emotions at people’s doors. They become a part of the community where they serve. When Graham McFiggins, a beloved Royal Mail postman, retired, the residents in the Poets area of Bedford …
Read More »Six royal funerals, one changing Canada: What the deaths of monarchs have revealed about us
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Read More »Sir Paul McCartney | Sir Paul McCartney hates misconception that he broke up The Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney hates the misconception that he broke up The Beatles. The 79-year-old musician says he has “only finally just got over” claims that he split up the band – which also featured John Lennon, Sir Ringo Starr and George Harrison – in 1969. During a talk with poet …
Read More »Queen | Queen working on new music
Queen have been “trying things out” in the studio with Adam Lambert. The remaining members of the group, Brian May and Roger Taylor, have been performing live with the former ‘American Idol’ star for a decade, but have never recorded new material with him and it seems fans will have …
Read More »Will CBS heed Daily Mail’s demand? Tabloid seeks deletion of ‘offending content’ from Meghan Markle interview
In the latest development in the Meghan Markle vs royal family fiasco, Associated Newspapers, which owns UK’s tabloid Daily Mail, has written to ViacomCBS demanding that “offending content” be deleted from the interview before it’s re-aired on March 12, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Daily Mail’s lawyers took exception to …
Read More »Prince Harry settles with Mail on Sunday over ‘damaging’ Royal Marines article
Lifestyle 7 Jan, 2021 09:06 PM3 minutes to read Prince Harry has hit back at claims he abandoned his ties with the Royal Marines. Photo / Getty Images Prince Harry was “frustrated and saddened” by claims he “snubbed” the Royal Marines by stepping down as a senior royal, according to …
Read More »Royal Mint rejected coin marking legalisation of gay sex
The Royal Mint rejected plans for a commemorative coin marking 50 years since the partial decriminaliation of homosexuality in England and Wales due to a perceived “lack of appeal”, according to newly-released documents. The government-owned producer of coins in the UK briefly considered introducing a limited edition coin celebrating 50 …
Read More »Coronavirus: What I learnt in Oxford’s vaccine trial
I’m sitting in a hospital reception, and my breath is fogging my glasses. Minutes ago, I had been running through humid streets, late for my appointment. As doctors and nurses stroll past on their way to work, I’m aware that I don’t look particularly well. The last time I was …
Read More »Queen | Queen honoured with Royal Mail stamps for band’s 50th anniversary
Queen are being honoured with UK postage stamps to mark their 50th anniversary. The ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ icons – made up of Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and the late Freddie Mercury – will be immortalised on a series of stamps from Royal Mail. The band’s collection will be issued …
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