Gordon Brown tips UK for Scandinavian style monarchy under King Charles September 11, 2022 The British monarchy will take on a more “Scandinavian” style under King Charles III, Gordon Brown has predicted. The former Prime Minister today said the new King has “already indicated” that “the monarchy is going to be smaller” and more modern under his reign. The former Prince of Wales was officially proclaimed King Charles III [...]
Editorial: She was the best of us, and let us be the best of her September 11, 2022 So, it has come to pass – something we all knew was coming, in our heart of hearts, but wished would stay for another day, just another day. For her selflessness, her sacrifice, and her devotion to duty, we owe Her Majesty a quite extraordinary debt. There will be many words written over the coming [...]
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth (1926-2022) September 11, 2022 Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - an enduring symbol of duty and leadership.
Ukraine reports major gains in counteroffensive against Russia September 10, 2022 Ukraine has reported major gains in a counteroffensive against Russian forces, officials have claimed today. Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko suggested troops had retaken Kupiansk, cutting off supplies to the Russian front line. The Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, posted a message which it said showed its forces in Kupiansk, further [...]
WATCH: Crowds at The Oval sing God Save The King for the first time September 10, 2022 Crowds at The Oval sang God Save The King for the first time today, on day three of the third Test between England and South Africa. Tributes were paid to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. A minute’s silence was observed before the national [...]
Charles III proclaimed as King in the City of London September 10, 2022 King Charles III was proclaimed as King on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London this afternoon. The royal party had driven from St James’ Palace to the City to read further proclamations at today. Trumpeters gathered at the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, home and office to [...]
Charles III proclaimed as King at St James’s Palace September 10, 2022 Charles III has been proclaimed as king in a formal ceremony at St James’ Palace in London today. “In taking up these responsibilities, I will strive to follow the inspiring example that has been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and of [...]
Day of Queen’s funeral declared a bank holiday September 10, 2022 The day of the Queens funeral has been declared a bank holiday, by soon-to-be king Charles III. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully aged 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon. The Queen will be given a state funeral, the first in the UK for more than half a century. Under leaked [...]
Lenders prop up Cineworld with £680m cash injection September 10, 2022 Cineworld has secured $785m (£677.4m) from existing lenders, who have sought to prop up the ailing retailer. The cinema chain officially filed for bankruptcy in the US earlier this week, having announced last month that it was voluntarily seeking a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, sending shares down 25 per cent. The company, which operates 747 cinemas [...]
Market wrap: London stays open and sees shares and pound rise September 9, 2022 Markets in London traded as usual on Friday, and saw shares and the pound trade higher. The London Stock Exchange confirmed that it planned to maintain normal opening hours after the death of the Queen, but would close during any public holidays. The FTSE 100 joined an international rally, which saw global markets break out [...]
