Queen’s historic state funeral: The world says goodbye to Elizabeth II September 19, 2022 The Queen was consulted on today’s order of service over many years. It was prepared by the dean of Westminster in conjunction with Lambeth Palace. The Queen’s funeral has drawn to a close with a lament played by The Sovereign’s piper and her coffin has been carried from Westminster Abbey to be placed on the State Gun Carriage. [...]
Empty Waterloo train left on platform as ‘waiting room’ for Queen mourners September 17, 2022 A train will be left on the platform of Waterloo station as a “waiting room” for anyone needing rest after queuing to see the Queen lying in state. Southwestern Trains announced the gesture on Twitter, as the miles-long queue from Westminster snakes the Southbank of the Thames, towards Southwark. Tens-of-thousands of people are in the [...]
Queen’s funeral: Drivers warned as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons to shut forecourt petrol stations September 15, 2022 Drivers have been warned not to get caught out after supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons said they are closing their forecourt petrol stations on Monday for the Queen’s funeral. The retailers made the announcement today as many companies, including even Heathrow, curtail usual operations out of respect for the late monarch. “All Sainsbury’s [...]
Exclusive: UK retailers should copy TfL or they miss out on advertising cash, argues City bigwig September 15, 2022 Are UK retailers missing a valuable opportunity to earn money from advertising? A City insider thinks most big brands do, as he urges the High Street’s biggest names to look at TfL and copy their model by rolling out a retail media network. So-called retail media networks are one of the hottest emerging trends in [...]
Pubs to remain open on Monday for Queen’s funeral September 14, 2022 Pubs across the country will be opening their doors on the day of the Queen’s funeral, as waves of mourners flock to the capital. The UK’s largest pub group, Stonegate, said its managed venues would remain open on the bank holiday on Monday. A spokesperson said that “where possible” would screen the funeral, following the [...]
McDonald’s is latest to shutter on Monday for Queen’s funeral September 14, 2022 Fast-food giant McDonald’s is the latest retailer to close its doors on Monday for the Queen’s funeral. The restaurant chain’s UK arm announced it would close until the early evening as up to a million descend on central London to say goodbye to Her Majesty. Earlier this week, Lidl, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s and Tesco were among [...]
London’s FTSE 100 sheds early gains after worrying US inflation numbers September 13, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 shed all its early gains today after a hotter than expected US inflation report sent investors wobbling. The capital’s premier index slumped 1.17 per cent to 7,385.86 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, slid 1.78 per cent to 19,167.21 [...]
Discounters Aldi and Lidl keep taking market share as Brits now pay £571 more for groceries September 13, 2022 Discounter Aldi has become Britain’s fourth largest supermarket for the first time while Lidl’s market share is also in the lift, according to new data out this morning. The findings come as Brits are now paying a record £571 more on average for their groceries than last year Grocery price inflation hit 12.4 per cent [...]
Lidl joins Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Primark to shut shops for Queen’s funeral September 12, 2022 Top supermarkets and retailers including Lidl, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s are set to shut their UK stores on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Major retailers B&Q and Primark will also close shops for the bank holiday to mark the Queen’s state-funeral next Monday. Some supermarkets are also working on plans to cut some of [...]
M&S and Harrods pay tribute to ‘selfless devotion’ of Queen as Selfridges’ stores close September 9, 2022 High street leaders have paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, remembering her “comfort, leadership and steadfastness”. The Queen passed away yesterday at Balmoral Castle, after a reign spanning seven decades, aged 96. Luxury department store Selfridges announced its stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham would remain closed on Friday out of respect. The stores [...]