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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Britannia Share Price Live Updates: Britannia's Stock Market Update
22 Jul 2025 | 08:56:36 AM IST Join us on the Britannia Stock Liveblog, your hub for real-time updates and comprehensive analysis on a prominent stock. Stay in the know with the latest information about Britannia, including: Last traded price 5681.5, Market capitalization: 136849.32, Volume: 329167, Price-to-earnings ratio 62.81, Earnings per share 90.45. Our liveblog provides a well-rounded view of Britannia by incorporating both fundamental and technical indicators. Be the first to receive breaking news that can impact Britannia's performance in the market. Our expert analysis and recommendations empower you to make informed investment choices. Stay informed and stay ahead with the Britannia Stock Liveblog. The data points are updated as on 08:56:36 AM IST, 22 Jul 2025 Show more
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Royal Yacht Britannia: Buckingham Palace wanted John Major to stress 'inestimable value'
Files released by the National Archives show a government official dismissing the idea the Royal Yacht Britannia was a 'matter of complete indifference to the Queen' A Buckingham Palace official privately urged John Major's government to stress the "inestimable value" of the Royal Yacht Britannia, new documents show. It came as ministers debated the future of the "floating palace" in 1993 which the late Queen Elizabeth II used to travel the globe on official visits. It was apparent that after almost 40 years the vessel was reaching the end of its life - but the government had yet to decide whether to invest in a new yacht. This was estimated at the time to cost between £50 million to £93million. Other options at the time included refitting the ship - costing around £17million - but only for Britannia to continue for another five to six years. It was widely believed the late Queen strongly favoured the commissioning of a new yacht but the Royal Family could not afford to be seen to be trying to influence politics. But files released by the National Archives at Kew, west London, today show senior courtier Sir Robert Fellowes privately approached No10. In February 1993 he asked the PM principal private secretary, Alex Allan, if Mr Major would insert a passage in a Commons statement referring to the importance of Britannia as well as the Queen's flight and the royal train. Rishi Sunak torpedoes Boris Johnson's £250m plan for a new royal yacht Sir Robert suggested he should tell MPs that it was not just a question of cost "but also the style in which we wish our head of state and members of the royal family to represent us" in their public duties. "It is always difficult to put a price on prestige but I have no doubt that over the years these items have been of inestimable value to this country." It added: "I would also like to make clear that there is not, and never has been, any pressure from the Queen to build a replacement for HMY Britannia. Should the government decide it is in the national interest for the yacht to be replaced that would be of course another matter." But in a separate note Mr Allan said: "I very much doubt the Prime Minister would want to say these sorts of things in his statement." The following day, Nicolas Bevan, the official heading the working group set up to consider the future of the yacht, agreed. He said: "I also think that some of the wording proposed would be prejudicial to future decisions; for example to say that the Royal Yacht has been of inestimable value to this country will not be a helpful remark if ministers in due course decide not to replace Britannia. "Equally it hardly rings true to suggest that it is a matter of complete indifference to the Queen as to whether Britannia is replaced or not." During 1982 and 1992 the late Queen used the vessel to conduct 14 official visits across the globe - including New Zealand, Jamaica, Nepal, China and Canada. Britannia, which featured in the fictional-hit Netflix drama, The Crown, was finally decommissioned in 1997. It has since been used as a visitor attraction in Edinburgh and there have been repeated calls for a successor ship - despite the significant costs.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Britannia Share Price Live Updates: Britannia's 1-Month Return Analysis
16 Jul 2025 | 09:01:05 AM IST Join us on the Britannia Stock Liveblog, your hub for real-time updates and comprehensive analysis on a prominent stock. Stay in the know with the latest information about Britannia, including: Last traded price 5786.5, Market capitalization: 139354.35, Volume: 200, Price-to-earnings ratio 63.96, Earnings per share 90.45. Our liveblog provides a well-rounded view of Britannia by incorporating both fundamental and technical indicators. Be the first to receive breaking news that can impact Britannia's performance in the market. Our expert analysis and recommendations empower you to make informed investment choices. Stay informed and stay ahead with the Britannia Stock Liveblog. The data points are updated as on 09:01:05 AM IST, 16 Jul 2025 Show more
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
The world's ‘most remote island' is 336 miles away from neighbours, has 2 languages, a volcano & home to Brits
The island can only be reached by a two-day boat trip BEYOND THE MAP The world's 'most remote island' is 336 miles away from neighbours, has 2 languages, a volcano & home to Brits Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE world's 'most remote island' is home to just 35 people, and is 336 miles away from the nearest inhabited location. There is no airport on the island, which can only be reached by a two day boat trip. 6 Pitcairn is home to just 35 people Credit: Alamy 6 The stunning island is a British Overseas Territory Credit: Alamy 6 The island was formed from a volcano Credit: Getty Pitcairn, is the only inhabited part of the Pitcairn islands, which also consists of islands named Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. The island was formed from a volcano, with the island's main settlement, Adamstown, lying within the volcanic basin. Population descended from British mutineers Those who live on the island are descended from nine British HMS Bounty Mutineers and 12 Tahitian women. The island is a British Overseas Territory, meaning that King Charles III is the monarch, despite the UK being 8,942 miles away. Neither the King or his mother, the late Queen, have ever visited the island; however, Prince Philip stopped at the tiny settlement in 1971 whilst voyaging on the royal yacht Britannia. Members of the community rely on making money from honey, tourism and agriculture, with the New Zealand dollar used as the main currency. Four times a year, supply ships arrive from New Zealand, which 3,106 miles away from New Zealand from the islands. World heritage site In 1988, the island was, which is home to a wide variety of birds nad marine life, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Polynesians were the first to settle on the islands, but they had abandoned them by the time Europeans arrived in the 1600s. Portuguese sailor Pedro Fernandes de Queirós was the first European to discover the island in 1606. Remote paradise island where you could move for free but Brit colony comes with dark past and is almost impossible to find It was then discovered again by a 15-year-old crew member of the British warship HMS Swallow in 1767, Robert Pitcairn, whom the islands are named after. In 1790, nine mutineers from HMS Bounty and 17 native Tahitians set fire to the boat and settled on the islands. The boat can still be seen underwater in Bounty Bay, and these are the settlers that today's residents are all descended from. They lived in isolation on the island for 20 years, until Pitcairn was discovered by American whalers in 1808. 6 Many have chosen to leave Pitcairn for New Zealand Credit: Alamy Smallest territory in the world Soon after this, other ships arrived on the island, and brought the settlers supplies from Britain. During this period, the population began to grow, with ships travelling between the US and Australia using the island as a port call. Pitcairn saw a peak population of 233, but this has declined over time, with many choosing to migrate to New Zealand. As of 2023, there were just 35 residents on the island, making it the the smallest territory in the world in terms of permanent resident population. There are two official languages spoken in Pitcairn, English and Piktern, which is a mix of English and Tahitian. Despite its tiny population, the island still has a church, a tennis court and a museum, which displays artefacts from the HMS Bounty. Cruise ships often visit the island, which today is governed by Ioan Thomas, Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand. Life on Pitcairn may sound peaceful, but the island's immigration website reveals: "Life on Pitcairn will not be for everyone. "The island's isolation and small size at times make life on Pitcairn physically demanding and challenging. "Residents need to be able to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks, and handle difficulties with pragmatism and creativity." 6 pacific-island-pitcairn-island-654312426 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The world's ‘most remote island' is 336 miles away from neighbours, has 2 languages, a volcano & home to Brits
THE world's 'most remote island' is home to just 35 people, and is 336 miles away from the nearest inhabited location. There is no airport on the 6 Pitcairn is home to just 35 people Credit: Alamy 6 The stunning island is a British Overseas Territory Credit: Alamy 6 The island was formed from a volcano Credit: Getty The island was formed from a Population descended from British mutineers Those who live on the island are descended from nine British HMS Bounty Mutineers and 12 Tahitian women. The island is a British Overseas Territory, meaning that King Charles III is the monarch, despite the UK being 8,942 miles away. Neither the King or his mother, the late Queen, have ever visited the island; however, Prince Philip stopped at the tiny settlement in 1971 whilst voyaging on the royal yacht Britannia. Members of the community rely on making money from honey, tourism and agriculture, with the New Zealand dollar used as the main currency. Four times a year, supply ships arrive from New Zealand , which 3,106 miles away from New Zealand from the islands. World heritage site In 1988, the island was, which is home to a wide variety of birds nad marine life, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Polynesians were the first to settle on the islands, but they had abandoned them by the time Europeans arrived in the 1600s. Portuguese sailor Pedro Fernandes de Queirós was the first European to discover the island in 1606. Remote paradise island where you could move for free but Brit colony comes with dark past and is almost impossible to find It was then discovered again by a 15-year-old crew member of the British warship HMS Swallow in 1767, Robert Pitcairn, whom the islands are named after. In 1790, nine mutineers from The boat can still be seen underwater in Bounty Bay, and these are the settlers that today's residents are all descended from. They lived in isolation on the island for 20 years, until Pitcairn was discovered by American whalers in 1808. 6 Many have chosen to leave Pitcairn for New Zealand Credit: Alamy Smallest territory in the world Soon after this, other ships arrived on the island, and brought the settlers supplies from Britain. During this period, the population began to grow, with ships travelling between the US and Australia using the island as a port call. Pitcairn saw a peak population of 233, but this has declined over time, with many choosing to migrate to New Zealand . As of 2023, there were just 35 residents on the island, making it the the smallest territory in the world in terms of permanent resident population. There are two official languages spoken in Pitcairn, English and Piktern, which is a mix of English and Tahitian. Despite its tiny population, the island still has a church, a tennis court and a museum, which displays artefacts from the HMS Bounty. Cruise ships often visit the island, which today is governed by Ioan Thomas, Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand . Life on Pitcairn may sound peaceful, but the island's immigration website reveals: "Life on Pitcairn will not be for everyone. "The island's isolation and small size at times make life on Pitcairn physically demanding and challenging. "Residents need to be able to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks, and handle difficulties with pragmatism and creativity." 6 pacific-island-pitcairn-island-654312426 Credit: Getty 6 E5Y5W0 Pitcairn Island South Pacific Credit: Alamy
