UK to create new cyber force to combat Russia hacking threat September 21, 2018 British spy agency GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are reportedly developing a new force to wage war in cyber space. A 2,000-strong cyber squad will be established to increase Britain's ability to combat the growing online threat posed by Russia and to continue cyber attacks on Isis propaganda, according to Sky News. The new [...]
Housing market remains flat as year-on-year property deals tumble September 21, 2018 The number of properties being bought and sold in the UK suffered an annual 2.6 per cent drop last month, signalling the latest evidence that activity in the country’s housing market remains flat. While total property transactions climbed 1.3 per cent between July and August to 99,120, today’s figures also show a 2.6 per cent [...]
Housing market remains flat as year-on-year property deals tumble September 21, 2018 The number of properties being bought and sold in the UK suffered an annual 2.6 per cent drop last month, signalling the latest evidence that activity in the country’s housing market remains flat. While total property transactions climbed 1.3 per cent between July and August to 99,120, today’s figures also show a 2.6 per cent [...]
Italy launches competition probe into Ryanair hand luggage charges September 21, 2018 Ryanair's new bag charge policy is being investigated by Italy's competition watchdog over claims it could amount to unfair commercial practice. Antitrust says hand luggage is an "essential element of transport" that should be included in the ticket price. Not doing so distorts the final price of the ticket and does not allow a true [...]
Italy launches competition probe into Ryanair hand luggage charges September 21, 2018 Ryanair's new bag charge policy is being investigated by Italy's competition watchdog over claims it could amount to unfair commercial practice. Antitrust says hand luggage is an "essential element of transport" that should be included in the ticket price. Not doing so distorts the final price of the ticket and does not allow a true [...]
Uber-Deliveroo merger rumours spark investor fright as Just Eat shares tumble September 21, 2018 Shares in online food delivery service Just Eat tumbled as much as seven per cent in early morning trading, as news emerged that Uber is reportedly looking to buy rival competitor Deliveroo. Shares in the market leader Just Eat dropped to 647p, with other European food delivery firms Delivery Hero and Takeaway.com also being dragged [...]
Uber-Deliveroo merger rumours spark investor fright as Just Eat shares tumble September 21, 2018 Shares in online food delivery service Just Eat tumbled as much as seven per cent in early morning trading, as news emerged that Uber is reportedly looking to buy rival competitor Deliveroo. Shares in the market leader Just Eat dropped to 647p, with other European food delivery firms Delivery Hero and Takeaway.com also being dragged [...]
Smiths Group shares tumble as medical unit disruptions hit profits September 21, 2018 UK engineering titan Smiths Group’s share price dropped nearly 10 per cent in early morning trading, after medical unit disruptions led to worse-than-expected profits for the year. Full-year operating profit rose three per cent on an underlying basis to £544m, but missed a company compiled consensus of analysts’ estimates of £548m. Headline operating profit tumbled [...]
Smiths Group shares tumble as medical unit disruptions hit profits September 21, 2018 UK engineering titan Smiths Group’s share price dropped nearly 10 per cent in early morning trading, after medical unit disruptions led to worse-than-expected profits for the year. Full-year operating profit rose three per cent on an underlying basis to £544m, but missed a company compiled consensus of analysts’ estimates of £548m. Headline operating profit tumbled [...]
Chris Grayling urges the EU to soften its stance on the Irish border to reach a deal with the UK September 21, 2018 Transport secretary Chris Grayling has said there will be no deal with the EU unless it softens its stance on the Irish border. Grayling – who is feeling the pressure after refusing to take responsibility for the rail timetable chaos – came to the Prime Minister's defence after she met with EU leaders in Salzburg where [...]