LV= has accused its biggest rival of lobbing a ‘hand grenade’ to try to disrupt its sale to private equity firm. The 178-year-old mutual insurer blasted Royal London for bidding £540million for it – £10million more than Bain Capital. The firm slammed its larger competitor for allegedly trying to derail the …
Read More »The Queen’s absence cast a ‘dark cloud’ over Remembrance Sunday
The absence of the Queen cast a ‘dark cloud’ over Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph – but she was represented by three ‘wonderful women’ on the balcony in Camilla, Kate and Sophie, royal experts said today. The 95-year-old monarch was said to be ‘deeply disappointed’ at having to take the …
Read More »Delivered to hell: Wronged Subpostmasters were branded criminals, jailed and even driven to suicide
Between sobs, Wendy Buffrey poured out her relief — and her anger. ‘I can’t believe it’s all over,’ she declared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in April this year. ‘Nearly 14 years . . . It’s horrendous we were all put in this position in the first place. …
Read More »Queen’s visit to COP26 ‘hangs in the balance’ and monarch’s appearance will be ‘guided by doctors’
The Queen’s appearance among world leaders at the COP26 summit is hanging in the balance as she waits for guidance and ‘test results’ from doctors after being admitted to hospital this week. The monarch, 95, had planned to join Prince Charles and Prince William at the COP26 conference in Scotland …
Read More »Kate Middleton was ‘so clearly, really proud of Prince William’, says royal photographer
Kate Middleton was ‘so clearly, really proud of Prince William’ at the Earthshot Prize Awards and the couple make a ‘strong team’, says royal photographer who captured arty black and white snaps of the pair Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Earthshot Prize Awards on Sunday Prince William made …
Read More »Black Boy Lane to Diversity Drive? Sadiq Khan plans £25,000 grants to change ‘offensive’ street names
Sadiq Khan has unveiled £25,000 grants to help people change street names as part of a diversity campaign launched following Black Lives Matter protests. The Mayor of London has announced a £1 million fund that will be shared out among community groups, including those wishing to campaign to alter potentially …
Read More »Alan Carr announced as host of 2021 Royal Variety Performance as first acts are unveiled
Alan Carr set to host 2021 Royal Variety Performance which will feature performances from Ed Sheeran, Rod Stewart and Anne-Marie This year’s show will be broadcast in December on ITV and the ITV Hub By Owen Tonks For Mailonline Published: 12:18, 21 October 2021 | Updated: 12:42, 21 October 2021 …
Read More »Kate Middleton makes rare moment of affection towards Prince William in behind-the-scene snaps
Kate Middleton and Prince William appear to be following in the footsteps of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by releasing photographs in black and white – and choosing to share their rare moments of public affection. Royal photographer Chris Jackson, who is married to The Duchess of Cambridge’s stylist and close friend …
Read More »Queen welcomes billionaire business leaders and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle
The Queen put on a stylish display as she welcomed billionaire business leaders, presidential envoys and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle for a lavish reception following a Government investment summit on Tuesday. Her Majesty, 95, who looked effortlessly chic in a matching turquoise co-ord with floral detail, completed her outfit …
Read More »Children ‘should be taught to treat their own illnesses to ease pressure on GPs’
Children need to be taught how to treat illnesses themselves in an effort to ease GP workloads, NHS bosses say. Family doctors have longed complained about unnecessary paperwork and admin, as well as patients coming in for issues that could be dealt with either at home, or by a pharmacist. …
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