The Queen
19:10 :
Air Partner hit by slump in private jumbo jet hire -
Profit warning from company that supplies aircraft to Queen and flies politicians, pop stars and footballers around worldThe company that supplies private aircraft to
the Queen has warned investors that its profits are being knocked by ...
00:58 :
The Saturday interview: Vivienne Westwood -
Vivienne Westwood virtually invented punk and picked up her OBE from
the Queen wearing no knickers. Now 70, she has no intention of slowing downWhen Vivienne Westwood was four or five, she had an epiphany. "When I first saw a picture ...
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Business Diary: The bunnies head for Ascot -
These are tough economic times we know, so one quite understands why racecourses are none too fussy about who sponsors their races. But we do wonder what
the Queen would think about the identity of one of the sponsors on tomorrow's card ...
18:58 :
Cunard waves goodbye to Britannia after 170 years -
Nautilus warns there is a risk of more shipping companies joining Cunard in 'flagging out' of BritainThe government is being accused by the seafaring unions of neglecting the shipping industry as Cunard Line pulls up anchor after 170 years in Britain.The ...
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Miles Mander: the true pioneer of sound films -
Although known for his silent movies, Miles Mander was a pioneer of the 'phonofilm', paving the way for directors such as Alfred HitchcockThe BFI's restoration of the 1928 silent The First Born, with Neil Brand's new score performed live, was one of ...
18:59 :
Royal corsetmaker Rigby & Peller sold -
After more than 50 years in the brassiere business, the Kenton family says it is time to sell as Belgian bra-maker pays £8mFamous British lingerie firm Rigby & Peller, whose clients include
the Queen as well as Hollywood royalty such ...
20:26 :
The Crown Estate: good news for the Queen -
Business at the Crown Estate, which is to fund the Queen's expenses with 15 per cent of its profits, is booming, thanks to its historic and eccentric portfolio, say Clive Aslet and Graham Ruddick.
19:30 :
U2's Glastonbury gig targeted by tax protesters -
• Campaigners claim U2 is latest big name to avoid paying tax • Plan includes 'Bono pay up' banner for band's headline set First it was Vodafone stores, then Philip Green's Topshop, Boots and grocers to
the Queen Fortnum & Mason. Now ...
22:14 :
NHS reforms leave health ministers under attack from all sides -
Ministers have already lost the support of the Lib Dems, the BMA and the former health secretary Alan MilburnSimon Burns, the ebullient health minister and understudy to Andrew Lansley, has been sporting a new haircut this week in preparation for being ...