City grandees named in the New Year Honours list 2025 December 31, 2024 Former HSBC boss Noel Quinn, Babcock chair Ruth Cairnie and the Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines are among the big names from business and industry to be included in the New Year Honours list for 2025. The trio of heavyweights were given knighthoods and a damehood for their services to industry, transport and financial [...]
Jimmy Carter: King Charles and PM honour former US president after his death aged 100 December 30, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has led a host of tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter, saying he “redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad”. The Prime Minister said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and [...]
Silentnight: Profit at mattress supplier up nearly a third October 15, 2024 Mattress supplier Silentnight has reported a sharp uptick in revenue in the last financial year as business and consumer demand for beds increased. Revenue at the UK’s “most trusted sleep brand”, reached £143.8m in the year to the end of January 2024, up 29 per cent from £111.3m in the previous year. The company, which [...]
Reeves hails £63bn boost for Britain at flagship investment summit October 14, 2024 Reeves welcomed the investment news, insisting her “ambition for Britain burns brighter than ever”, while the government said the deals will see some 38,000 new jobs created in the UK.
King Charles calls for unity and praises ‘community spirit’ which countered rioting August 10, 2024 King Charles offered his “heartfelt thanks” to the police for restoring order, as they continue to remain on high alert.
A King’s windfall: Turbines help Crown Estate to record payday. Here’s how much King Charles gets July 24, 2024 King Charles is in line for a bumper £45m pay rise, a 50 per cent increase on last year's packet, thanks to sky high profit at the Crown Estate.
What is The Crown Estate and how is the government reforming it? July 18, 2024 In his King's Speech, King Charles announced changes to the Crown Estate. What is the arcane entity, and how is it changing?
Cash is King: New banknotes of King Charles III enter circulation, but it may be a while before you see one June 5, 2024 Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time, but with a move towards a cashless society, it may be some time before you see the note in person
Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary February 24, 2024 King Charles has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In a message released by Buckingham Palace, Charles said he was “greatly encouraged” by the UK’s efforts to support Ukraine and commended their “true valour”. Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched [...]