[ad_1] Stockbrokers believe the overseas arm GLS, seen as the “jewel in the crown” of Royal Mail’s business, is likely to most interest Mr Kretinsky. He said: “Similar to all other investments undertaken via Vesa Equity Investment, it also applies for Royal Mail that we join companies of whose fundamental value we are convinced based…
[ad_1] I met my girlfriend whilst she was working at the zoo. There she was in her uniform – straightaway I knew she was a keeper. Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) People tell me I take mini-golf too seriously, but my caddy disagrees. Glenn Moore (@TheNewsAtGlenn) Interesting fact: T-shirt is short for Tyrannosaurus Shirt. Because of the short…
[ad_1] SIR – We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of complete strangers during this crisis. On Thursday my wife and I visited our local supermarket for provisions. There was a queue outside, and when we walked round the corner we saw that it stretched a long way back. There was a biting wind, so…
[ad_1] A man who died after climbing to the top of one of the country’s tallest chimneys, was suffering a “mid-life crisis” after disclosing abuse he had suffered as a child, his estranged wife has told an inquest. Cemetery worker, Phil Longcake, 53, died in October after scaling the 290ft Dixon’s Chimney in the centre…
[ad_1] The coronavirus outbreak has sent the UK into lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has closed pubs, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, gyms, theatres, cinemas and schools, and asked members of the public to start working from home “where they possibly can”. Dozens of stations on the London Underground network have also closed in an attempt to curb…
[ad_1] On top of this, these teachers have – when the children have gone home – had to work tirelessly to come up with a comprehensive home schooling plan, to give out to panicked parents. Those who can, teach – and now seems like a good time to remember that. My friends Laura and Helena…
[ad_1] It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, March 22, but the current government advice is to avoid all non-essential travel, and most of the usual places you might plan to go to mark the day are closed. People aged over 70 have been asked to stay at home for 12 weeks from this weekend to prevent the…
[ad_1] This week, the British public has been asked to channel its “Blitz spirit”, while many older people have said that if they can survive the war, they can survive this. In Tuesday’s press conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the steps taken to fight the deadly disease were “unprecedented since WWII.” But how different…
[ad_1] Devon has emerged as the worst affected area for coronavirus outbreak as the government released the first breakdown by local authority. Devon and Torbay councils have so far seen a combined total of 18 cases, including one parishioner who tested positive after attending a Holy Communion service at St Mary’s Church in Churston Ferrers. The…
[ad_1] 3) Wife of advertising tycoon Sir Martin Sorrell files for divorce: Lady Cristiana Falcone Sorrell and Sir Martin, former boss of advertising giant WPP, have been married for 12 years and have a young daughter. 4) Disney has announced the surprise early replacement of its chief executive Bob Iger, ending his 15-year run in charge of the…