“Let them keep it!”: Trump weighs in as US secures return of China drone December 18, 2016 Officials in Washington and Beijing have agreed the return of a US underwater drone seized last week in the South China Sea, an act which President-elect Donald Trump had already labelled "unprecedented". The incident prompted further comment from the businessman turned politician, saying China should "keep it" on Twitter, where Trump continues to share his [...]
Trump wades into dispute over US drone stolen in South China Sea December 17, 2016 President-elect Donald Trump has waded into a drone dispute between the U.S. and China with a tweet. The tweet criticised China for seizing a US Navy underwater drone in the South China Sea. He initially wrote "unprecedented" incorrectly in the tweet (spelling it as "unpresidented"), but later corrected his mistake. China steals United States Navy research drone in international [...]
Flights across London airports delayed due to fog December 17, 2016 Flights have been disrupted due to heavy fog in London. London City Airport diverted all inbound flights today. There have also been delays at Heathrow and Gatwick. Travellers have been advised to contact their airlines about possible cancellations. Significant fog in London is continuing to cause flight delays & cancellations. Passengers affected are advised to speak to [...]
An earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea December 17, 2016 An earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) issued a statement saying an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 occurred in the region of New Ireland. Tsunami waves were observed, and hazardous tsunamis were forecast for some coastal regions. Read more: Tsunami warning issued after 6.9 earthquake hits [...]
Japanese banks threaten to leave UK unless given clarity on Brexit December 17, 2016 Japanese banks have told the UK government they will start moving out of London in the next six months unless they receive more information on the UK's Brexit plans. Investment banks Nomura and Daiwa Capital Markets met UK City minister Simon Kirby and the international trade minister for financial services, Mark Garnier, in a meeting [...]
Russia attempts to undermine UK with cyber attacks and fake news December 17, 2016 Russia has embarked on a propaganda campaign against Britain, according to reports. Moscow is seeking to undermine the UK's power by using cyber attacks and fake news, and Prime Minister Theresa May is set to hold a National Security Council meeting to assess the Russian aggression and how to respond, according to The Times. Read more: [...]
This is the best place to live in the UK December 17, 2016 Winchester has been crowned the best place to live in the UK. The local authority has won Halifax's Quality of Life survey because it has a high life expectancy, high employment rate and high scores in surveys on personal well-being. The Orkney islands came second, followed by Wychavon in Worcestershire. Read more: London house prices [...]
Christmas with JPMorgan: the bank picks books, sites and music for the holiday season December 16, 2016 There's still time to get a last minute gift for the banker in your life! JPMorgan's annual holiday reading list has been given an upgrade for 2016, and to mark the 10-year anniversary of the reading list, the US bank added on a few cultural and musical recommendations. The bank is actually calling the list #nextlist2017, and [...]
Virgin Atlantic pilots vote to take industrial action on 23 December December 16, 2016 Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted in favour of industrial action short of a strike on 23 December. The pilots have voted to take action in an ongoing row over union recognition, the BBC reported. The Professional Pilots' Union (PPU), which represents most Virgin Atlantic pilots, said 88.6 per cent of its members had voted in favour [...]
Newly appointed night czar Amy Lamé hits the Piccadilly line Night Tube for the first of her night surgeries December 16, 2016 The mayor's first night czar starts a pet project of her own tonight. Amy Lamé, who was announced by the mayor last month as night czar, is launching the very first of her night surgeries – where she'll meet the capital's nightlife lovers and night-time workers to find out just what they want to see from [...]