In memoriam: The Queen, Pele, Shane Warne, business leaders and celebs who died in 2022 December 30, 2022 The death of Her Majesty the Queen punctuated a year dominated by economic turmoil, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and political upheaval. As 2022 winds down, it’s time to reflect on those who passed on, from the world of politics, sport, entertainment and, business. Queen Elizabeth’s death aged 96 after more than 70 years on [...]
Ofcom should regulate Netflix, says Rishi Sunak after Harry-Meghan row December 19, 2022 Rishi Sunak has proposed a change in law that would bring online streaming services like Netflix under Ofcom regulations. The Media Bill announced by the Boris Johnson government in May 2022 first suggested giving Ofcom regulation over streaming companies based overseas. Sunak has affirmed that there will be no change in this agenda. Currently, viewers [...]
Retailers bet on coronation boost after extra May bank holiday announced November 6, 2022 Retailers are hoping for a royally big boost next year after the government announces an extra bank holiday for King Charles III’s coronation. In an announcement today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the UK-wide holiday would fall on Monday 8 May, following the Coronation on Saturday 6 May. “The Coronation of a new monarch is [...]
‘Back again? Dear oh dear’: King Charles greets PM Liz Truss October 13, 2022 King Charles appeared to mutter ‘dear oh dear’ as he met Prime Minister Liz Truss in his first audience with her since he became the new monarch. In a video widely shared online, Truss is seen entering the room in Buckingham Palace and being introduced before bowing, and saying: “Your Majesty, great to see you [...]
Royal Mint releases new £5 and 50p coins with King Charles’ effigy September 30, 2022 Coins bearing the face of new monarch King Charles III have been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The official effigy of the sovereign appears on a commemorative £5 coin and 50p, marking the life of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait adorning both coins was created by renowned British artist and sculptor [...]
China blocked from attending Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state September 16, 2022 A Chinese government delegation has been blocked from attending Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state. House of Commons speaker Lindsey Hoyle has refused a request for Chinese officials to be allowed access to Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state until her funeral on Monday, Politico first reported. The refusal comes after [...]
Queue for Queen into third day: Now 4.4 miles and 11 hours long with end at Bermondsey Beach September 16, 2022 The queue to see Her Majesty the Queen lying in state is now 11 hours long and winds almost 4.5 miles from Westminster all the way to Bermondsey. Tens-of-thousands of people camped out for a second night along the Thames as the so-called ‘queue for the Queen’ entered its third day. Well-wishers have been joining [...]
Lloyd’s of London closes underwriting room to remember Queen Elizabeth II September 15, 2022 Lloyd’s of London today closed its underwriting room to hold a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II and mark the accession of King Charles III. The centuries-old insurance marketplace closed the underwriting room in its iconic City headquarters, as it held a ceremony to remember Her Majesty and express support for the new King. The ceremony [...]
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 [...]
Tube open for extra hour on Monday as thousands attend Queen’s funeral September 15, 2022 Most tube lines will remain open – in their entirety or partially – for an extra hour on Monday night as hundreds of thousands are expected to attend the Queen’s funeral. The Bakerloo, Victoria, Jubilee, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines will run entire services for the extra hour, with last services leaving at 1am [...]