The Duchess of Cambridge revealed a hidden talent at the royals’ Christmas Eve concert, “completely nailing” a surprise performance. Kate Middleton has overcome nerves to reveal her hidden musical talent in a televised performance from Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Cambridge made a surprise appearance for the Christmas Eve carol …
Read More »Merry Christmas from BusinessLive – Business Live
It’s been another remarkable year for businesses across the UK- and here at BusinessLive we’ve spent 2021 bringing you stories from across the UK of businesses who have battled through despite lockdowns and the coronavirus pandemic. As the business year comes to an end, we thought we’d remind you of …
Read More »Rod Stewart enjoys luxury Christmas shopping trip with wife Penny Lancaster
His Royal Variety performance was panned by ITV viewers who branded it ‘awful’ and ‘outdated’. Yet Rod Stewart didn’t appear to mind the criticism at all as he stepped out for a festive shopping trip with his glamorous wife Penny Lancaster in central London on Monday evening. The rocker, 76, waved …
Read More »Shares, oil and the pound all lose out as Omicron fears hit the City
In London the FTSE 100 tumbled more than 2%, off 163 points at 7106 as unease gripped the City. At one point, just three shares in the main index were showing gains – Royal Mail, Ocado and Polymetal – a precious metal business favoured by gold speculators. The biggest fallers …
Read More »Christmas Deliveries Could Be Delayed As Shops Close Early Due To Omicron
Christmas deliveries could be delayed, with some shops planning to close early ahead of 25 December. With fears growing over the new Omicron variant, which is running rampant through the country, it’s thought the festive period could be badly affected. According to reports, with the numbers of infected rising each …
Read More »Royal Mail plc – Transaction in Own Shares
Royal Mail plc – Transaction in Own Shares. The Company announces that on 13 December 2021 it had purchased a total 183,506 of its ordinary shares of GBP0.01 each (the ‘ordinary shares’) on the London Stock Exchange, Cboe BXE and Cboe CXE, through the Company’s broker, Merrill Lynch International, as …
Read More »Kate Middleton looks elegant as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for carol service
The Royal Family were out in force this afternoon as they gathered for the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey – after the royal reportedly dropped the BBC as the broadcaster for her special programme. Kate Middleton, 39, cut an elegant figure as she stepped out for …
Read More »Snow queen! Duchess of Cornwall on visit to Royal Trinity Hospice in London
Snow queen! Duchess of Cornwall is elegant in a cream coat on a visit to switch on Christmas lights at Royal Trinity Hospice in London The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, visited Royal Trinity Hospice in London today Camilla, elegant in white, was on hand to switch on the Christmas lights …
Read More »London midday: Stocks fall amid worries about Omicron, rate hikes
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as concerns about the new Omicron Covid variant and potential rate hikes weighed on investors’ minds. The FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 7,119.72, having taken its opening cue from Wall Street, where stocks tumbled after the first US …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at the Royal Variety Performance
The Duchess of Cambridge sported a daring new hairstyle – and recycled a stylish dress – as she dazzled at the Royal Variety Performance last night. Kate, 39, looked sensational in a green sequinned gown by Jenny Packham that she first wore on a 2019 tour of Pakistan. More eye-catching, …
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